Destination is too final how about “goal”? Having direction is the most important thing we have. But just think about how much more I will appreciate it when I finally do get to. Winter might really be over. Our final destination is the grave so I’m in no hurry…, or the movie The Words – with Dennis Quaid in it. Wood, the vice chancellor of student affairs, spoke on Wednesday as part of the Last Lecture Series hosted by the ASUCD Academic Affairs Commission. I ask a friend for a favor fixing this mess. People tend to focus on the endpoint of the journey, but they have got it all wrong, says Fred Wood. Hi Christine! In 1854 “The Sunday at Home: A Family Magazine for Sabbath Reading” printed a “Page for the Young” … How is the journey more important than the destination? TY.). By her own admission she says that she is an over-thinker and because of this she often over-loves. I work on the projects I want to work on and with people I want to work for. These days I’m more focussed on the outcome I want/intend to create. So for many of us its not like we don’t have a worthwhile destination in mind. July 22, 2016 November 22-December 26, 2016 Imagine a small group of them, in the depths of winter, in central Europe, huddled around a fire by a large boulder. I agree with your point; a destination is very important and we are in fact chemically programmed to want to succeed at reaching a destination. Great reminder of how warped our conditioning can be! However, if we focus on destination to the exclusion of the journey then we miss out on all the experiences on the way – and this, I think, is the real meaning of the phrase. Sweet! The journey is part of reaching the goal and in most cases where you learn to overcome obstacles that will allow you to reach that goal. Alex has got it backwards. Please read the rules and other pages before making any requests.-----Sorry if the blog’s verse/muse layout is a bit weird. Buuut I’ve also learned the hard way pushing to complete the tasks and not enjoy the lessons learned or enjoying the view along the way feels robotic. All 80 people want to come through the Tiny House. February 25, 2017 (Says the down-to-earth adult in me who realizes she has no idea what she’s doing. “Life is about the journey, not the destination.” We’ve all heard this quote before, at some point in our lives. for a long time it seemed to me that life was about to begin - real life. Be the change you want to see.. Posted on June 27, 2013 by Susan Staunton. Do you have a water heater? In many ways, the destination of our lives, whilst important, isn’t the point. It is ok if they have some danger and adventure in their life. Finally… Someone really follows through and saves the day! Sillier things. It is the regrets over yesterday and the fears of tomorrow. I guess it was not a good idea. The article was just to draw attention to the false nature of placing journey over destination. For some reason the tile looks way uglier in NY… This has got to go. Receive Alex's recent ebook: 'Joining the Dots - Making a Success of Your Creative Skills,' for free when you subscribe to the newsletter. It’s not where you’ve been or where you’re going. Direction for me can be about things like discipline to work, productive times to expand your skill base, reaching out and making new connections, time management, personal philosophy, quality control and doing your best. or November 2, 2016 An eternal journey without a destination gives you no time to rest, look back and reflect, and ultimately takes you nowhere. Off-topic: The Neanderthals were not our ancestors, they were a completely separate species of humans. Would we have invented the lightbulb had we subscribed to that philosophy? Life is not a race. However, we are almost always striving for something that will bring us more happiness in the future. What do most people do once they reach their goal/destination? I am challenging the denial of destination, however. As I write this, I have still yet to take a shower in the tiny house. life is a journey, not a destination . Instead I focus on swapping my winter clothes for my spring clothes. If you don’t have commitment/destination, the journey is meaningless. If you are only here for the profound wisdom and the eloquent speech that I consistently deliver, then you can leave now. There are so many nuances to this statement, in that there are ‘micro-destinations’ (i.e. Without destination, as I’ve argued, you would have no purpose, and without the moment, you would be too worried all the time. The biggest theme in this film is that life is not about the destination, it’s about the journey. The water bucket broke. We Regroup, possibly get stagnant and or complacent at times then POOF a new destination is set because of the experiences. There were many species of humans back then. Let’s look at this in a very primal sense. If they bail on you more than 5 times are they even really your friend? Understanding and acknowledging your destination means that you know who you are. It’s just that simple! Absolutely essential, Alex. Life is a journey; It’s one of the most famous phrases that we hear in our life. I still do not have running water. In the larger sense, though, I think we’ve all accepted the that journey is more important the moment we decided to go into creative roles. Spot on Heather – great comment – it’s definitely something that needs fixing, and does tie in closely with valuing journey more than destination. It is like that saying, “If you’re still waiting to be happy don’t be holding your breath because you’ll suffocate and miss appreciating each breath you took!” Namaste, Ken Pierce, Editor. But hey it’s funny you came back here a year later just to respond at 330am LOL. It’s not a hope or a prayer and spend time each day doing something towards it. It’s about the experience – and that includes the journey itself. Good thoughts David, destination is important but you need to stop and smell the flowers sometimes – good thing you are aware of it! Get the fuck out of here you man baby. I fill up the water bucket in hopes to take a shower. The point is living a great story. A destination is important, because it guides us on the journey – we know which way to go at the point of decision making each time. The point of life is the journey. actually the problem with life as a destination is that people forgot to stop by and observe life they tend to move fast and work endlessly resulting in burnout we need to live the present moment and take life as journey but it is my journey just like any well planed trip i know my destinations and aware of them and working toward them but keeping in mind that this is a journey to enjoy this is time to have fun that ease up the stress in my life.i put everything i have to get what i want but if anything doesn’t work out i am acknowledged enough to know that i should move on or i should try another way to get to next destination see destination and journey both are of equal importance here but i would still emphasize on journey as destination gives me a direction but how to get there is my choice (journey). All of us have heard it — “Life is a journey” — so many times.It’s not a singular journey though. November 22, 2016 “True joy is in the trip” wrote Robert J. Hastings in his essay “The Station.” “It isn’t the burdens of today that drive men mad. by Ashlee | Apr 11, 2017 | Blog, Lifestyle, Tiny House | 7 comments. It is my understanding that your work involves a lot of direction setting and reaching destinations, many destinations successfully. Travel is not really about the destination. They are also getting dangerously close to running out of food. at last it dawned on me that these obstacles were my life. Hence, why this blog post is entitled: Life is About the Journey, Not the Destination. Confrontational? The saying: life is about the journey, not the destination, denies the significance of destination. It’s not about the destination it’s about the journey. November 5, 2016 Your example was one of survival, of risk taking eventually paying off for very basic needs – a safe and well nourished, sheltered and looked after group. It sure sounds nice and zen, but the idea is wrong at best. I thought I was the only one with this ideology. It is critical to have goals and to focus on achieving them. If my memory serves me, then the following timeline of events is accurate. I’m not at all knocking the journey because it is through the journey, we can discover and learn so many things about ourselves…thus making us richer when we finally do reach the destination. It reminds me of the American dream including the ‘pursuit of happiness’ which is not the same as ‘happiness’. The destination changes often based on the growth or NOT on the journey. They set a new one. -----Status: None Event: None-----Independent semi-selective Ask/RP blog. Life is About the Journey, Not the Destination This statement at first glance takes out your ‘Journey’ from any consideration, because it’s clearly saying it’s NOT about the destination. Your email address will not be published. Übersetzung hinzufügen. (Psst… THINK ABOUT THE METAPHOR HERE.). I’m a huge planner, Ive managed system projects in the day for 10+ years, manage my home life and in an extreme couponer. Is it worth sitting on top of the world if you are all alone? Journeys are in themselves ‘anti-survival’ even though they must be undertaken to get to a destination. Conclusion – Journey Quotes. At first I was not sure how it would resonate with me but further reading found some serious pearls of wisdom along with some great comments by other folks. Tiny House has arrived in NY. Life is about the destination. 1. That cherry’s gorgeously red and beautiful to behold….but not very filling when it comes to the crunch. Frustrating? I get back from Florida to find that the tiles have popped back off of the wall. Just kidding, I’m sure you are managing your personal hygiene just fine. You may even make the same choices over and over again because … When this happens, we have a reason to hold back, to relax, to wander, to be aimless. It seems to me reading your article that destination, any destination, near or far, that is in the short term or the long term helps to find direction. Let’s do this. But without a target, a plan or a goal, those experiences become meaningless. Thank you Paul! They prioritised destination and did whatever it took to get there. If life was a “destination” as such what would that be? On-topic: You’re absolutely right! Is winter ever going to end so I can fix this little issue? Happiness is made in every single moment on your journey to that destination: in every mishap, hiccup, mistake, victory, accomplishment, success. Depends on how you look at it. Deutsch. Their environment lacks tree cover and they are vulnerable to the elements and frequent attacks from wolves. Direction is survival, whether you are a Neanderthal, a stockbroker or a designer. But, It’s not like we reach our destination and say, ‘Ah, OK. Now I am finally here, I can stop trying.’ The bear went over the mountain. In fact many go to extraordinary lengths to try and avoid their destination ultimately to no avail. Thanks. happiness is a journey, not a destination. The saying: life is about the journey, not the destination, denies the significance of destination. The last quote you mentioned actually supports my argument pretty nicely ;). But, as some comments indicate, when we achieve a goal we most likely, and should, set a new goal. f you ask the Internet, noted American author Ralph Waldo Emerson is usually attributed as the source of the well-worn maxim that “life is a journey, not a destination.” One problem: Emerson never said that. Life is a journey should remind us of the importance of how we live our lives, what destinations we set, and the importance of what we do during our personal journeys. If the only thing you were concerned about was reaching a goal then you have learn nothing about life except how to get to from point A to point B. Risking everything on a goal and not learning or enjoy the process is fruitless. Can I ask what project is taking up 4 years of your time? I believe life is about the journey. A lot of people have fallen short of their destination because the road or journey is too tough and painful. Kim, I think you understand the phrase in its most positive context. At least that’s how I see it. I know all about how making goals and tangible ones are extremely important for a successful life. Leonie has been married for eight years and they own a dog who runs the household. We need to change the focus of education and allow some of the academic aspects to fall in the catagory of life long learning while we enable our children to focus on learning things that are more meaningful for them in the short term. I highly doubt my memory serves me all that well though, so don’t go fact checking me about my own life. And it’s not that the journey is the destination or that the destination is the journey. JK, no I am not. Required fields are marked *. I think journey over destination is an important point and strategy to retain balance for people like me who can hose their happiness for a very challenging goal if we are not careful. Wow, what an interesting article! That’s your problem though, not mine. Gloria made a great comment that they are not mutually exclusive. Otherwise, if it was just about the journey, like you said, you would be aimless, and waste valuable time and effort. Of course most people are going to disagree with you. It will totally be worth the wait. What if the destinations you’ve fought so hard to focus on weren’t your own but in fact we’re created early on in life by the scripts that were created for you? November 15,2016 It takes FOREVER to dry… Hmm, let’s put it on the wall instead and then when it dries just a little I will stick the tiles up there. 8 months into my journey and I haven’t even bathed in my new home. If you are on the right path, then the journey should be just as enjoyable as the destination. It’s easy to believe a statement and not look into the alternatives. I forget that getting my shower finished is kind of a priority. Life is not about waiting to achieve a certain goal in order to be happy. October 19, 2016 Of course we need destinations, but we need to enjoy our lives and be happy WHILE we are reaching for our goals. -----Status: None Event: None-----Independent semi-selective Ask/RP blog. It’s about finding the balance. Oops. So… I go to Miami (MIA-get it?… No, but really I said “Fuck it” and went to Miami.). We are all born and hence we must die. If you didn't get the message, it means to SLOW DOWN. I wish I had thought of this when I Was in college… Kudos to you guys for thinking outside of the box like this! Goal suggests some flexibility on the journey. Everyone takes every step In a very unique way.The journey may take you down by great storms and bumpy roads but It does not tater, what matters the most Is how many times you stand up and continue. I work for myself I have for over 20 years. But like I said all this focus on the destination makes me crazy. What it says is that the outcome of whatever you are doing is less important than the experiences you gain along the way. What is important is where you are now. On a whim, I start to rip out that white, tacky tile. But the end of our life is our death and death is not a destination, it is an ending. I am just going to pay someone to redo this whole damn thing the right way. That doesn’t mean that you should give up on your goals and dreams. The Journey Is The Destination iIn Laurence Shames’ Sweet Smell of Success 715 Words | 3 Pages. All these things lead to a fullness in life. Governments cash in on this as motorists speed to their destination oblivious to the journey. In Life is a Journey, Not a Destination, Dr. Greg Schreeuwer explains clearly why this is so important. Post navigation ← Older posts. You are as deluded as the guy that wrote this. Your email address will not be published. However there IS an all important destination to be reached. Life is about the destination, not the journey. Im 1/2 way through a 4 year long project. I collect rain water from my gutters than run through multiple filters and a hot water heater that runs off of propane. This is the case with lots of people whether it be doing university, writing a book, starting a business etc. You’ve interpreted my article just right. The title indicates otherwise, but you do acknowledge the importance of both. If they eased back a bit and they enjoyed the journey a bit more, then I think they would be more likely to get to their destination instead of quitting. Dear Alex, might you not just be subverting the meaning of the phrase? It seems like another meaningless cliche, not holding real value in our lives. I love this article, Alex. There’s a balance to it all. Many are not. If it was just about the destination, then the process of the journey would not be valued as important, and exciting. November 13, 2016 We have the destination in mind but its too LOUD In our heads! Luckily my mom lives locally and the gym has a very nice shower for me to use Are you looking into Tiny Living??? The phrase “putting away childish things” is often used to justify this idea that one must give up their creative dreams to work in an office and make money for their boss. Sorry but I completely disagree. Still waiting on your reasons to why this is delusional. Read the first paragraph couldn’t read any more. Nevertheless, the key to enjoying peace in life is to concentrate on the life journey, rather than the destination. Thanks for this timely article, giving me the impetus to review both my journey and my destination(s). Thanks Christine. Sorry but I’m not sorry that my words hurt you. But what if we never reach that point? Ironic that we got the largest snow storm in 20 years during this time period…?). Enjoy and even laugh about all the little mishaps that occur along the way. Labor Day Party at Jill’s. You cannot possibly be motivated if you are not facing forward to new possibilities, achievements and expanding into your own unmet potential. That’s what I thought, you can’t even say WHY this article is wrong lmao. As for me and my crew, I am going to hunker down to my work, in a pleasant cafe in inner SE Portland. And I forgot that you “stopped reading after the first paragraph” yet you were so hot and bothered by it you had to submit your idiot comment lmao. But I am actually wondering about where you get water and how it is heated and such. Our experiences and our failures are very important to our growth. Destinations wouldn’t even exist, if it wasn’t for journeys. 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