It subsequently returned to my home in the U.S. The fine folks over at Air Canada had lost my bag when I arrived in Rome. It was a two-month backpacking trip that was not only cut down to 3 weeks due to employment reasons, but it also had to be experienced with next to nothing. My Ten Defining Moments in Life #1: Backpacked through Europe – Without the Backpack We'll respect your privacy and you can unsubscribe at any time. These are the things that have put me on the path that I’m on, and frankly it was some of these decisions that have shaped not only my life, but Location Rebel and this business as well.īy entering your email address you agree to receive emails from Location Rebel. Now, with those in mind, I want to share with you 12 of my most important “defining moments” in life. The list goes on, but these are some of the most common examples you’d expect. Starting a new job or leaving an old one.Here are some common defining moment examples: It’s one of those times where depending on the moment, and how you react to it your life could go one direction or another. To put it more simply a defining moment is a fork in the road. The dictionary definition of a defining moment is an event that influences or changes all subsequent related occurrences. Defining Moment Examplesīefore I jump into my defining moments, I think it’s important to look at what a defining moment is and what different kinds of them are out there. Sometimes it just takes a while to realize how important these moments are. It could be an external factor like a career or relationship change.īut a defining moment is one of those times that you know you’ll look back on and say “If it weren’t for that, things would be different.”Īs you go on your own path, you undoubtedly will have similar defining moments. Maybe you experience and injury or illness that changes your perspective in life. It could be something that changes within yourself. Feeling the sun prickle on your skin.A defining moment in your life is an occasion where your life’s path has undeniably changed. Having a conversation with a friend, your neighbor or a total stranger. Getting sucked into the world of the book that you’re reading. Smelling flowers, warm bread, freshly washed clothes and your favorite perfume. Looking up at a blue sky filled with fluffy white clouds. ‘Enjoy the little things in life, for someday you’ll realize they were the big things.’īeing able to walk in a city, nature, a foreign country or even your own street. Therefore I dare you to be conscious about all the little things in life that are beautiful, that make you smile, that make every day a little, or a lot, better. Because if we chose to ignore these, all we’re left with are our daily struggles, sadness and frustrations. Especially then it’s important to look for, and thoroughly enjoy, the little things in life. And maybe your personal life feels like that as well. Whilst writing this, the news is filled with sadness and horrific stories. Small moments, small things, that make up a day.
Amazing moments, sad moments, beautiful moments, horrific moments. Except for the fact that we sometimes seem to forget that all these parts of life are made up of moments. When we’re thinking about our future or life in general, we tend to see the weeks, months, years and even decades filled with milestones and goals we’d like to achieve. Small things, little moments, that give even the hardest of days a silver lining. A day filled with sunshine is sure to make me smile. But so are many other things. I have to admit, summer makes everything seem brighter and happier.
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