Travel has always given me something rare—time. Time to sit quietly with my thoughts, to listen to emotions that usually remain unheard amid daily routines. Somewhere between long roads and unfamiliar landscapes, the mind loosens its grip, and thoughts begin to flow freely.
Often, I surprise myself with small philosophical insights during these journeys. One such thought stayed with me longer than the others: if you have peace in your heart, you can find peace anywhere in the world.
Places matter, but not as much as we believe. A mountain can feel restless, a crowded city can feel calm—it depends on what we carry within. Inner stillness has a way of transforming surroundings, turning chaos into background noise and solitude into comfort.
Travel, then, becomes less about escaping life and more about meeting oneself. When the heart is settled, even unfamiliar paths feel welcoming. And when it isn’t, no destination seems enough.
Perhaps peace is not something we search for across distances. Perhaps it is something we learn to cultivate quietly, so that wherever we go, it walks beside us.
bhaskar saikia 
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