And loving it.
Don't get me wrong. Travel is great. But it's not going to make you a fulfilled person.
If all you did was travel the world and climb mountains, it would look like a bell curve. If you constantly lived that life it would become boring. Psychologists call it the hedonic treadmill. Basically, whatever situation you're in, you get used to it. This even happens to people who are "living the dream." Accept the fact that you will have to do mundane things in life and that it will become boring.
Today, as per usual, I was back at the gym.
Not a big deal. Same old same old, really. Got in my steps (my knee is back to normal thankfully).
Did some barbell curls.
Did some pull ups.
Sure, there is pride in climbing a mountain peak. But there's just as much pride, if not more, in working or studying or cleaning or cooking or grocery shopping or changing diapers or doing finances or working out. These things aren't unimportant. In fact, failing to do them consistently will stop you from living your dream life.
You are actually being an adult when you do these things. You learn to find ways to get used to the boring. You learn to savor every moment rather than just the "big" events in life. You work on improving what you can and accepting all the rest. You stop focusing so much on yourself and your happiness and you give your time and energy to others. You cherish each day the Lord gives you. You listen to birds singing and the wind blowing. You laugh with friends and family. You take care of yourself and get rid of your neuroticisms.
Even people who have everything don't spend all their time vacationing in the Bahamas. Having good relationships, or a good body, or a clean home, or a great job, or close friends -- all these take a lot of energy even though they are "mundane." An old saying puts it best: "Life is like an old-time rail journey: delays, sidetracks, dust, and sudden jolts, interspersed only occasionally with beautiful vistas or thrilling bursts of speed."
It boils down to: Enjoy the journey. Be grateful for the mundane things in life. Life is a marathon, not a sprint. Building daily routines over the long haul is the best way to achieve great things.