I’ve had a hard time trying to put together something for the blog over the past few days. My time in Iceland has ended for now, but I can’t stop thinking about it or wanting to write about it. And though I’m lucky enough to have landed in beautiful Germany and be welcomed by a dear friend here, I am having trouble bringing myself back to reality.
What I experienced in Iceland were emotions stronger and deeper than I have felt in a long time, and most importantly, they were positive. I felt so good about myself, my life, and my future. And while I haven’t stopped feeling great, I definitely am not having those moments of overwhelming emotion. Being around friends makes me want to talk about how I felt, to share the power that the Atlantic brought me as it crashed onto the shore, but I just find it so difficult to put those emotions into words.
So instead of a deep and introspective return to Germany, I have had a warm, lighthearted, relaxing one. The reflection that I did in Iceland was great, but it is also wonderful to be around someone who knows you, and that is definitely something that I underestimated. It’s wonderful to have a friend to cook with, to walk around town with, and to eat with. Because though I didn’t feel lonely on my journey, I didn’t give myself a lot of time just to laugh, unwind, and stop focusing so much.
So travelers, searchers, and wanderers, give yourself a bit of time to relax. I am the first one to support you when you say that you want to be alone. I get it. But give your heart and your critical mind a break. Sleep in for a couple days. Put down your camera. Laugh with someone, it will make you feel great too.
