I am convinced that traveling is good for the soul.

I've always loved traveling, ever since I was a little girl. I've always loved experiencing new places and trying new things. As I've gotten older, that love for travel has only grown.

Now, I am more aware of all the ways my life and perspectives are shaped by traveling.

Experiencing new sights, meeting new people, and trying new things are just a few of the many reasons I love to travel.

Experiencing New Sights

Sometimes a change of scenery can be a good thing. It's a way of escaping the monotony of everyday routine.

By traveling to somewhere new, there's a sort of mystery and magic to it. There's nothing quite like laying eyes on a new landscape as you're flying high in the sky, preparing to land. Then, stepping off the plane for the first time to take a breath of fresh air.

God created so much, and I want to see as much of His creation as possible in my lifetime.

Meeting New People

Meeting new people while traveling is very high on my list of favorite things. Everyone has a story to tell. Getting to listen to other's stories and hear about their lives is better than any book or movie. There's something so pure about listening to other people, especially people with a lot of life experience.

Additionally, every culture offers a unique perspective. Listening to the histories of different people groups very near to my heart. I especially love hearing how the Lord has worked in the lives of people all across the globe.

It's a good reminder that our God is not just a God of one place.

Trying New Things

Life is too short to be lived in a bubble. There's so much more to see outside the walls of where you live. In my case specifically, there's so much more outside of Oklahoma.

The best way to learn is through experience, and what better experience is there than to travel? Traveling has a funny way of pushing you outside your comfort zone. Once you're out of your comfort zone, you might as well try new things. Sometimes the best memories are formed outside the walls of comfort.

While traveling across the globe is not always feasible, take a weekend trip. Travel somewhere you've never been before. You never know what you might find.