Okay that was a super lame blog title but oh well. After having spent time in Jamaica and Hawaii (all within 5 months) – I actually think that chill pills do exist. The people that I encountered on both islands exuded a certain attitude that totally got me hooked. Things like:
- Authentic enthusiasm to greet and welcome strangers.
- Open-mindedness.
- Respect for their peers and coworkers.
- Pride for where they come from and what they do.
- A desire to serve.
I’ve felt these people and experiences slowly stir change within me. Less jealously, less bitterness and less stress. And I’m 100% okay with that.
PS: I don’t know that girl in the photo above. But as I posted it, I thought…”How cool would it be if one of my blog readers knows her?” Yeah I’m weird. But seriously, that would be hilarious.
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hahaha the post title made me laugh…
March 21, 2013 at 10:56 AMwhen i went to hawaii i totally felt like that, people were so nice. it was such a culture shock!
It’s so amazing, isn’t it? I loved how sweet everyone was!
March 21, 2013 at 4:10 PMThey definitely exist in the form of travel. I find that anytime I get out of my usual groove with the usual pressures & expectations I get knew perspective on the very points you listed. Somehow, by escaping, we can really get a focused glimpse of how good it would feel to be that way all the time. I hope that feeling continues for you for as long as it can! ^^
March 21, 2013 at 1:25 PMI totally agree! I hope it does too!
March 21, 2013 at 4:10 PMLess jealousy, bitterness and stress sounds awesome! Everyone in America should take a dose of that (including me!)
March 21, 2013 at 8:42 PMI agree!!
March 25, 2013 at 3:08 PMThe longer I work in the corporate world, the more I realize I am doing the opposite of taking a chill pill. I love this reminder – Thanks, Allie!
March 22, 2013 at 1:04 AMAw I feel ya, Jess! Do you ever have plans to leave?
March 25, 2013 at 3:09 PM