In search of meaning ...

In search of meaning, we first come to abstract the process!
To me, the process of life is about connecting, adapting, understanding, and being attracted to.

Adaptation
We adapt all the time to environments we are in and to people. We do so to be able to maintain and form better connections and to survive. Friends adopt to each other to maintain and form a stronger connection; this is visible sometimes through their similar way of talking. People adopt to cultures and work environments by dressing and acting according to the norm. To live is to adapt!

Connection
We connect to everything around us: people, places, cultures, thoughts, ideas ... everything! Love is a type of strong connection. Sometimes you can feel the connection and it's especially beautiful when you are aware of its existence. To live is to connect!

Understanding
Understanding comes through meaning; it can be conscious as in "this is interesting: I'd like to understand what this means" or unconscious as in "I identify with this, but I'm not sure why". In order to connect, you need to reach understanding at some level. To live is to understand!

Attraction
We are consciously and unconsciously attracted to people, situations, ideas, objects, places ... This may be based on past experiences or genetic wiring. In order to understand we first need to be attracted by that we seek to understand. To live is to be attracted!


Some Meaningful Question:

What is Love? It is a strong connection that comes through understanding and adaptation to each other.
What is falling in love? It can be described in terms of attraction, understanding, connection and adaptation.
What's the perfect couple? Ones that are in love and are able to live and adapt to each other.

My Long March to Asia

I've been thinking about this for a long time now ...

Ever since I departed from Amazon, it has always been my goal to go on a long journey to explore parts of the world that fascinate me. In part because I feel age and responsibility creeping up on me, I've decided that this might be one of a few chances in my life to do this. After traveling in Asia on two separate trips now, I've been touched by the cultural experiences there and have decided that I should go back; but this time, I will give it proper time to dive deep into the great cultural scene and the rich history of the region.

So my current plans are to depart towards the end of October.
I would fly into Seoul, Korea and then move to Beijing, China. I would then slowly move south through Shanghai, Hong Kong and many of the places in between, taking side trips further inland. Eventually, I should arrive in Vietnam and move south through Vietnam and Laos towards Cambodia. The plan then is to go through Cambodia and south of Thailand, possibly going through Malaysia and Singapore. After that, I plan to move north going through northern Thailand and possibly to Myanmar and Bangladesh or back through China towards India. I would then circle India along the coasts starting from the east, going through Sri Lanka and into the west.
Eventually, the plan is to end up in New Delphi, and perhaps at that point it would be the end of my trip.

I would love to hear comments and suggestions of any sort: from places to go to travel experiences in any of these locations.

Also, I welcome any of those interested in joining me at any part of this trip to come forward :)