Sunday Journal Prompt

“We travel not to escape life, but for life not to escape us.” 

– Anonymous 

Though travel is often associated with escape, I see it as a way to better know ourselves.

Who are we away from our regular routines, away from familiar people and places? When we have a day without the typical demands of life, what do we choose to do? And what cultural traditions discovered during our travels do we want to take back into our daily lives?

How has travel opened the door to self-discoveries?

Sunday Journal Prompt

“Only a person who risks is free.”

 – Anonymous 

A naturally cautious person, I’ve found that it demands a lot of courage for me to take risks. Yet the times that I defy expectations or take a chance on something a bit scary—like voicing a counterargument at a department meeting or teaching at a men’s prison—are the moments in which I learn more about what I’m capable of and grow into the person I’m becoming.

By going outside of our comfort zones, we gain a newfound sense of ourselves.

How can you step outside of your comfort zone to gain newfound freedom?