What is a life changing adventure? Good question. We’ve often heard people return from an adventure saying that something had changed inside them but they couldn’t put their finger on it. Let’s explore this concept.
Adventures in life could be anything from a new home, new job or travel. All are life changing in some way whether you now live in a new location, your career is taking off, or you’ve explored the world and learnt many new things.
Outdoor adventures certainly offer the opportunity of a life changing experience. Especially a big challenge such as trekking on an expedition in the mountains.
The Complete Adventure Experience
There’s always a reason for taking on a challenging adventure. Sometimes people are driven by events in their life. For example we discovered 15 reasons why people go trekking. These include milestone birthdays or needing a circuit-breaker from daily life. Or to get new perspectives – perhaps even from Covid lockdowns!
A trek is much more than the trek itself. It’s more like a personal project that you become absorbed in. You’re on a mission. It’s energising. It covers planning, preparation, the trek itself then recovery and reflection afterwards. As you might have noticed, this website is about the whole adventure experience from one end to the other.
Adventure in the Mountains
A big life changing adventure for us was our first trek to the Himalayas, to Everest Base Camp. It was a physical, mental and spiritual experience all rolled into one. This expedition had a lasting impact on us. We came back with new perspectives. It set us off on a new trajectory in life – with our lifestyle, our trekking and even this website!
Adventures allow you to grow and the mountains always have something to teach you.
Your Inner Self
Life changing adventures have some element of self discovery. You’ve dared to go outside your comfort zone and discover what you’re capable of. You return with new insights and experiences. They have a profound impact on you.
The experience awakens all your senses. It triggers emotions. It might also touch you spiritually. It’s a creative contemplative experience that can only happen when you’re away from your normal daily life.
You find yourself in the zone – that ‘flow’ state where the physical meets the spiritual and you’re invincible.
You can’t hide. You have the freedom to be your real authentic self.
Lasting Impacts
Life changing adventures also stay with you for months or years afterwards. They don’t disappear into your distant memory like a normal sightseeing holiday.
You want to stay connected to the adventure. For example by sharing your stories with like-minded adventurers or watching films and reading books about adventure.
Of course afterwards you need to transition back into your normal life. You might even have the post-adventure blues, as you miss that magical mystery world that’s been your home for the last few weeks – even months.
But something has changed inside. A switch has been flicked, ideas have been sparked.
People who have returned from a life changing adventure have a certain ‘knowing’ look about them.
Some might even call it a kind of pilgrimage or a transformational journey.
The best thing is that the adventure doesn’t stop there. One adventure leads to another.
So don’t forget to pack those big questions, and leave some room to bring home new insights.
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Self Discovery on a Life Changing Adventure
Read more on what you can discover about yourself here:
Courage on a Life Changing Adventure
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Experiences on a Life Changing Adventure
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What do you think?
- What’s your definition of adventure?
- What’s your next exciting adventure in life going to be?
Need some adventure ideas?
- check out these Ideas for Adventure
- see the 15 Reasons To Go Trekking
- read our Beginner’s Guide to Trekking
- search for a trek with our Trek Finder Wizard
Don’t Believe Us?
Here’s what others have to say about life changing adventures:
- 10 Reasons Why Adventure Travel is Good for You
- Ever Wondered Why Adventures Make You Feel So Alive?
- Tips for Making Your Next Trip a Life Changing Adventure
- Research Reveals Adventure Travellers Primarily Motivated by Transformation
- Walking Impacts Mental Health
- Five Proven Ways Spending Time in Nature Inspires Creativity
Want to discover more?
See what else can you discover through adventure here.
Discover the Secret of the Mountains.
Read our other posts on Self Discovery.
Check out the Live Out Loud podcast with Sarah Morris – living boldly and being real!
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