Wanderlust means a strong desire to travel. The word originates from the German words Wandern (to hike) and Lust (Desire). Combing the two suffices together, it is translated as enjoyment of hiking although it is more commonly used when referring to enjoyment of wandering through some cultural experiences.
But in psychology, wanderlust is something else... it opens a chapter of self-discovery through unknown and unforeseen circumstances, or perhaps unfamiliar situations and cultures. One can even go as far to say that it could be a breakaway from an unfulfilled status quo. For me, it is an unplanned journey that does not have a defined destination. It may even be travels on the mental or spiritual plane, whatever that takes me from A to B. But although I have no destination in mind, I know I need to be well-equipped with the most important resource: the curiosity to let whatever that might unfold to present itself in just the way it is. Maybe this is the Tao where fluidity and spontaneity can intertwine to bring the balance and harmony from within.
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