In my case: yes.
But first, I would add: to travel to seek reality, before anything else. To seek that reality badly shared, that reality always transformed, that reality mixed with one’s own reality and frame of references, that reality shaped with fears, that reality for the interest of some, and the tears of others.
Apart from that, I totally assume the need to escape that everyday life I was living in Europe. That everyday life which was digging a gap between my dreams and the norms. That everyday life which forced me to become obedient when I always struggled to retain my emotions.
But I don’t want to be obedient, even if it causes me pain and to be left apart. I was born HP (which stands for ‘Haut Potentiel’ = literally ‘High Potential’ in English). Even though many declare to be HP, it’s a serious individual characteristic that can be identified with psychological and IQ tests.
A few symptoms:
- Emotional and sensory hypersensitivity;
- Neurodivergent;
- Cognitive and physical hyperactivity;
- Disproportionate memory;
- Impulsiveness and inconstancy;
- Independent spirit;
- IQ above average;
- Excessive empathy;
- To be at odds with others,…
Some symptoms sound probably cool, but in reality, it’s not easy at all.
My behaviour and sensitivity are still hard to be understood by my family, even though I'm extremely protected by my close friends.
HP are the ideal preys for narcissists or other individuals with not so nice intentions. I spend my life to protect me against that, against some painful and unhealthy relationships, and traveling definitely helped me, a lot. Traveling has been the most beautiful therapy (even though I crossed path with special travelers too).
Africa and the Middle East made me forget about that struggle, for the past 2+ years. And it’s going to be hard to be back to that reality I escaped. To face who I hate to be in the eyes of others.
But I will remember the way my African and Arab friends looked at me, and hopefully, it will calm my heart and appease my soul.
Do you escape your reality when traveling?
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