'Fernweh' - longing for distant places
K., 26.
trips to Korea:
2011 March/April
2011 June - September
2012 February/March
2013 March
2014 August ~ 2015 August
2016 August
“Don’t let this world poison you. This society that idolizes sociopaths, depression, self harm, and abusive relationships—do not buy into the hype. Empathy is not a crutch, although you may swallow that sweet lie when your bleeding heart has gotten the best of you. Do not harm your body. You only get one per lifetime and scars will always last longer than depression. Addiction takes much more than it gives, and relationships are not made to be permanent, make peace with that. Whether you’re together one month or forty years, love is an eternal feeling without an infant life source. But most importantly, the reality is you’ll be a different person ten years down the road, so why make permanent decisions for an impermanent situation? Why regret the past and waste the future? Why punish the body for the sins of the mind? Remember, you are not a slave to your emotions. Discomfort is good for you, pain brings growth, and regret teaches forgiveness. Do not forget that all life is priceless; however, the value of living is only understood in the face of death. By then it is too late. Do not wait until it is too late.”