The non-profit world goes through phrases with its hot topics and lingo. A few years ago it was "capitalization" and "outreach," the buzzwords that drove philanthropic interests and non-profit strategies. I've recently heard the term "creative disruption" thrown around. As far as I can tell, this refers to a literal disruption, a sabbatical for leaders that you initially think would lead the organization into chaos but instead serves to strengthen operations and invigorate leadership.
All this babble to say that I am beginning to think of travel as my own "creative disruption." Sure, a break from work is nice, but it goes beyond that. Disrupting the everyday by exploring a new place, seeing breathtaking landscapes, gaining understanding of different cultures, and removing yourself from yourself is invigorating. When you return, you are refreshed with a refreshed perspective. You see the everyday nuisances a bit differently and somehow less significantly for a little while. The traffic? Eh, whatever. The mountains meeting the lava fields at the edge of the ocean were too amazing and too big and too unimaginable to let minutia have an impact. A journey somewhere a little uncomfortable, just removed enough from your everyday pattern and routine is powerful. And for a little while after, the experience and memories make all the stressful things seem to pale. I want more!
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