Jasmine Wanders

Puerto Rico does have a lot to offer me. A lot of mental space. A haven to work, sleep, and relax. A front seat to the best show in the world, the sun dipping below the horizon every evening.

It’s a common misconception that traveling is expensive. It can be wildly pricey, or it can be unbelievably cheap, depending on your travel style, the countries you visit, how fast you travel, and the exchange rate of the money you’ll be traveling with.

In the spirit of New Year’s and its corresponding resolutions, I’m challenging you, as well as myself, to ask yourself this crucial question – are you living the life of your dreams?

On Wednesday, November 17, 2010, I’ll have been clean for six years. Being “clean” means that I don’t do drugs or drink alcohol.

The spiritual path is a journey. Like every road, it is filled with stops, starts, potholes, accidents, twists, and turns. When I have needed a little inspiration or a spiritual kick start, I’ve found it in these books.

Working from a supremely exotic destination takes a lot of focus and discipline. Here are a few ways to set boundaries with those around you so you can get some work done.

Occasionally when I’m traveling, someone will ask me what it is I’m running from. Normally, my response has been pretty defensive. I think to myself, “God, is it so hard to conceive that I may want to live a different lifestyle than you! Just because I like to see things and move around doesn’t mean I’m running from anything.”