SSU Travels the World

Once again I find myself struggling to articulate the feelings I am experiencing before leaving for another SSU travel term abroad.  I am filled with anticipation and excitement for traveling with a new group with new dynamics and fresh new places.  I am also filled with feelings of uncertainty for what is to come, and how those new personalities and perspectives will affect the trip and my travel experience.  I keep going back to something  that Margaret Anne said in one of her lectures about the trip.  She spoke about living out experiences “artfully”.  To me this means living my life in every situation,  whether that be simply enjoying a meal or standing in awe in front of a Picasso, with intentionality and purpose.  One of my personal goals and challenges for this travel term is to remember this concept of artful living, and to appreciate every experience to the fullest.  Even in those moments of uncertainty and discomfort I want be able to see the hidden beauty, and live my life deliberately.