7 THINGS I LEARNED (traveling)

Brazilian blogs Escriba Encapuzado and Vida de Escritor asked writers to write about 7 things they learned with the writing and publishing process. As I don't have much experience in publishing, I decided to write about 7 things I learned in life, and when I was done, I observed those were all things I had learned while traveling:

1. "Truth" or "reality" are mere points of view that, even plural, can be true and real. Therefore, my truth does not invalidate yours;

2. Keep on walking is neither a privilege, nor an option;

3. No language in the world is complete and can express everything one feels. Thus, the more languages I know, the more feelings I can express. However, neither the languages nor the feelings are easy;

4. In every trip I take, the discomfort will be proportional to the delight;

5. Distance is immeasurable. It doesn't matter if 215 or 11.000 kilometers separate us, if we can't touch each other, one meter is way too far;

6. As awful as an alcohol hangover is, it is never worse than a moral hangover;

7. Learning is not optional.

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My contribution: 7 Coisas que Aprendi, Ana Raspini

For the Portuguese version, go to Diario Lirico de Viagem