The Traveling Psychologist Blog

"When everything seems to be going against you, remember that the airplane takes off against the wind, not with it." ~Henry Ford It was inevitable. So far, I have taken a total

When we share our stories, we are reminded of the humanity in each other. And when we take the time to understand each others stories, we become more forgiving, more empathetic, and

Learn to be alone and to like it. There is nothing more empowering or freeing than learning to like your own company. ~Mandy Hale I was recently sitting at the airport in

"Humans cannot exist if everything that is unpleasant is eliminated instead of understood. When the unwelcome comes, surrender."~Marlo Morgan, ?Mutant Message Down Under? I grew up playing softball. I loved it too!

I looked in temples, churches, and mosques. But I found the Divine within my heart. ~Rumi One of my rituals upon arriving in a new location is to check out my surroundings

Life is either a daring adventure or nothing. ~Helen Keller Bali. It was the first stop on my journey. I have been excited to go to Bali for so long. My visions

Making the decision to travel for several months and live out of a suitcase is not easy. My decision was several months in the making. For those of you that may be

FOMO is a common term used by frequent travelers. Many travelers suffer from it. It can be brutal. It hits you mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually. What is FOMO you ask? No,

Sunset at the Pangkor Laut Resort in Malaysia It all started about 6 months ago...March of 2022 to be exact. I was living a blessed life. I had a very nice apartment