It’s easy to get in your own head. Whether that be trying to be something for someone else, or simply basing your actions on the foundation of pleasing others. Either path will lead to pain. Best to be an encourager for those around you while being authentic to yourself. Take a breath.

Yesterday I went to a temple, a festival, multiple restaurants, a museum, and a park. There was one location where people were smiling the most. The entrance cost was free and there were various green things. Do things that make you smile. It’s your greatest power.

When half way across the world, you begin to think about what things you’re doing that you couldn’t otherwise. In this case, there are a lot of unique geographical sites, as well as food places. But beyond the different types of buildings and sites, what other things are unique about your circumstance?

It is undeniable, death makes life precious. And because this will all come to an end, it makes every moment of enormous value. With that in mind, why would you choose to be miserable?