Comments on: Travel Quotes: Walk on Water

By: Alex

Alex — Sat, 23 Jun 2012 18:33:13 +0000

In reply to Dad.

I always loved that about your parenting philosophy… I remember you once saying to me in high school that there were three things you wanted from your children…. Good academics, an outside passion (music, sports, literature, etc.) and a sense of philanthropy or general community. I think many people miss out on that last one when in reality it is the most important!

By: Alex

Alex — Sat, 23 Jun 2012 18:26:37 +0000

In reply to Diane. Yikes, thanks for catching that typo Diane! I'm going to go back and fix it ASAP. So hard to edit for yourself sometimes.

By: Dad

Dad — Sat, 23 Jun 2012 12:47:22 +0000

I would add to ‘ live to the fullest in moment’ philosy one line….and do something, Connect with the community you’re in, be witness for other people to the meaning their own lives.

By: Diane

Diane — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 16:30:25 +0000

To me this means that we need to be thankful for where we are and who we are at this moment in time — to take it all in and appreciate it. That greatness isn’t about always trying to “one up” the next guy and do something so spectacular that the world takes notice but to do something in the here and now that’s meaningful to you. Also Alex, I think the text in the graphic should say “deeply.”

By: Alex

Alex — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 15:43:47 +0000

In reply to Fidel. Beautiful interpretation! Anyone who chooses a life of travel has obviously been given many gifts, one of them a sense of adventure. Its always important to be grateful for that.

By: Fidel

Fidel — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 11:57:18 +0000

For myself, the quote means to not dwell on what I do not have, but to embrace all that is given to me.

We’ll never be able to walk on water, but we have the fortune to walk on land and that fortune could be taken away from us at any moment. Value the opportunities you have and don’t worry about what you do not.

By: Alex

Alex — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 21:40:40 +0000

In reply to Jonathan Look, Jr.. It absolutely is human nature. When will we evolve? :) Until then, I'm going to keep thinking about your wise statement, "the present is the only place we actually live."

By: Alex

Alex — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 21:39:44 +0000

In reply to Grandma Burr. That major event in our family taught me a lot of things, one of them to live life to the fullest every day, and also to let the people you love know it because you don't know when your last chance to say it will be. I'm glad you've found a way to be at peace. I love you!

By: Alex

Alex — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 21:38:13 +0000

In reply to Solo Travel Blog. I have long been interested in learning more about Buddhism- thanks for this insight!

By: Jonathan Look, Jr.

Jonathan Look, Jr. — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 19:41:52 +0000

So many people live for “someday” or refuse to let go of the past missing the point that the present is the only place we actually live. Everything else is in our mind and often, such is human nature, it is self torture.