cry alone. It allowed me unfamiliar territory to talk to God about everything and express gratitude for the opportunity to care for my father the way I had cared for countless others.”
Dr. Jenkins-Alexander says that mindfulness and journaling while vacationing after a loss can give us new insights into ourselves and the world around us. “Sometimes going through the grief that seems so unbearable allows you to do things you never thought you’d do because you’re almost moving through a space of being fearless now. Or visiting an underdeveloped country can help you to reprioritize, see the world through a different set of eyes and show you that you still have a lot to be thankful for.”
Moving through the grief process can oftentimes be a grueling experience. The only way to heal is to sit in the pain, having faith that eventually it will become more manageable. They say that travel is the best way to be lost and found at the same time. For some, a vacation focused on navigating through a personal loss could be a cathartic option.
Tiffany D. Smith is a native Chicagoan who has spent nearly 15 years as a television journalist. She received her B.A. in Radio and Television Production and M.A. in Journalism from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. She uses her travel blog theloveoffoodandtravel.com to inspire people of all ages and backgrounds to see the world. Connect with Tiffany on Instagram @loveoffoodandtravel .