When traveling, you have to develop a sense of humor fast. That is one of the first things I learned. I could either spend my time getting angry and frustrated by delays, ignorant people, rude store keepers, bustling crowds, maybe rainy and cold weather. Or I could choose to just laugh things off and move on to enjoying my life.

Honestly, it took me awhile. I am no saint – I can get as irritated as the next person. However, with persistent effort, many moments of deep breathing to find my center, I eventually got the hang of just being chill. No matter what. Believe me, it makes life so much easier. I remember my sister had a little plaque on her dresser when I was growing up. I never got it back then. It seemed like nonsensical gibberish. Now, however, it is elevated in my mind to mantra status.