Beauty in the UK in my PJs

 

I feel very thankful when I find myself at a place in the world that takes my breath away; a place that is so exquisite that my brain has not fathomed its beauty or existence. Just this year, I booked a solo trip to Ireland.  I had never travelled on my own before, and I soon realized that traveing by myself was the best way for me to truly experience the world. By my third night in Dublin, I felt as if I had picked up 5 encyclopedias about myself and thoroughly read each one when in fact I had not read a single word about anything. I had never realized that learning  about myself was even necessary, let alone exhilarating and extremely important. On my trip, I booked a tour to the Cliffs of Mohr.  The bus left early in the morning, so I slipped my purple jacket over my pyjamas and left the hostel I was staying at to catch the tour bus on time. On the bus ride to the Cliffs of Mohr, some anticipation and excitement was building inside of me. I was enjoying the beautiful green landscape of the countryside and the old architecture of buildings along the way.

Overall, however, I did not feel content that I did not have a companion with me, and I did not have the energy to start up a conversation with anyone on the bus. The Cliffs of Mohr would definitely change my disgruntled attitude. The weather was perfect that day. When I got off the bus, I walked fairly quickly to view the cliffs. As my eyes caught sight of the landscape, tears came to me that I have never experienced before. I was crying profusely because of the magnificent view. The waves crashing against the side of the rocks, and the sheer magnitude of the cliffs made every part of my body feel alive and moved.

I grew up in a beautiful area of Canada, surrounded by gorgeous mountains, so I assumed that I had seen the most beautiful parts of the world already. The cliffs made me realize my eyes, ears and senses have only just begun experiencing the beauty of this world. The Cliffs of Mohr profoundly challenged my thoughts. The sight made me wonder about all the other beauty in this world that I have not experienced and the beautiful people that I have not met.  When I returned to Canada, I started to see and look for beauty in places and people that I had not noticed before. Even learning new things about friends that I had known for several years brought about a cliff or mountaintop experience for me. I was actively searching for and finding beauty in even the most familiar faces.

I am grateful for experiences that take my breath away because they do that and perhaps more. These experiences make me realize what is truly important in life, how much beauty and wonder we as humans are blessed with, and how necessary it is to embrace that beauty in every moment. What’s more? You do not even have to change out of your pyjamas to be captivated by an intense gratitude.

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One response to “Beauty in the UK in my PJs

  1. This trip sounds like such a wonderful and memorable experience! I’ve solo travelled several times, and it opens up so many opportunities to learn and meet new people. I can definitely relate to how you felt when you walked out to the cliffs-there’s that awe moment when you feel amazing about yourself and the world-while at the same time recognizing that there is so much more left to see!

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