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The Psychology of the Guilt-Tripper

Projection, "pathological certainty," and lack of self-awareness..

Posted December 23, 2021 | Reviewed by Vanessa Lancaster

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• Guilt-tripping is a form of unconscious emotional blackmail whereby the guilt-tripper feels entitled and innocent of any misdeed.
• Lack of awareness of self or others fuels the narcissistic tendency to adhere rigidly to their perceptions with "pathological certainty."
• Our reactions in relationships are determined by what we think someone's behavior means and how this affects our sense of security.

Alongside love, gifts, and food, guilt is often served up for the holidays and other emotionally loaded family gatherings. We’ve all tasted it. “Why can’t you stay longer? You're too busy now for me?” mom said to Michael as he kissed her goodbye. Later that week, when he called his mom, she seemed aloof, giving him the cold shoulder.

And so it goes when guilt is used unconsciously to get loved ones to do what we want and “feel our pain” – though it does not always produce the intended result. Further, when it does “work,” guilt is costly to the relationship – breeding resentment and limiting authentic engagement, co-opting the genuine desire to connect, and replacing it with robotic compliance, rebellion, and/or avoidance. Regardless, it’s not uncommon for certain people to resort to using and manipulating others without awareness to manage longing, loss, disappointment, anxiety , and other states of mind.

Guilt-tripping is, in effect, a form of emotional blackmail. But it is typically an unconscious process whereby the guilt-tripper feels entitled and innocent of any misdeed. On the receiving end, it feels like an oppressive intangible force that invisibly intrudes into our personal space confusingly and frustratingly, bolstered by plausible deniability and reversal of blame.

What leads some people to be so easily offended and resort to emotional manipulation to get others to do what they want or pay the price?

How we feel in relationships and whether disappointments are tolerable is mostly determined not by what another person does but, rather, our interpretation of what it really means, how it affects our sense of security, and, importantly, whether these assumptions are taken as facts.

In a healthier version of events, the mom might have interpreted her son’s decision to leave in a way that was more benign and less self-focused, which would have made it easier for her to tolerate her feelings of disappointment about him leaving.

If she had thought: “I know he has a lot going on in his own life now, but it’s hard to say goodbye,” she might have felt a bittersweet feeling, appreciated him more, or maybe felt gratitude . In this mindset, she might have said, “I’ve missed you - it’s always so wonderful to see you. I’m glad you came over.” Expressing love and validation in this way nurtures the relationship and organically paves the way for more good experiences together.

In contrast, Michael’s mom personalized the meaning of her son’s decision to leave and, feeling rebuffed, confused her feelings with his intention and motivation – a common cognitive attribution error. Because she feared being forgotten and abandoned, she assumed, “He’s leaving because he doesn’t care about me anymore.” This interpretation set the stage for a self-fulfilling prophecy, creating the very avoidance and rejection she feared, with her accusation, implicit demand, and cold shoulder.

The Psychology of a Guilt Tripper

We have all felt slighted or rejected at times, even when the other person’s behavior or attitude had nothing to do with us. It is easy to project our reactions and fears onto situations when we feel insecure, especially ambiguity. But reading negative intent into something a person says or does because it made us feel bad is a false equivalency that typically leads to the wrong conclusion, usually a more painful one.

A characteristic pattern of misinterpretations like these coupled with emotionally manipulative behavior is different from normal insecurity. This dynamic results from an essential inability to step outside of oneself and notice, as well as tolerate, that a loved one is separate from us with their mind and motivations. People who habitually relate in this way are not onto themselves. They lack “mindsight” – the capacity to reflect, recognize and interpret their state of mind and other people’s. (Siegel & Hartzell, 2018) This lack of awareness fuels a narcissistic tendency to rigidly adhere to one’s beliefs and impressions with “pathological certainty,” creating a perfect storm to perceive others as disloyal and abandoning and punishing non-compliance.

What About When Someone Actually “Deserves” It?

When someone does us wrong, it’s human to want justice and seek vindication. We want whoever hurt us to suffer too, and even the score. In this case, unlike the previous example, the need to punish someone and make them feel bad is not disowned but deliberate, conscious, and even satisfying (mostly in fantasy ).

Does Punishing Other People Help Us Feel Better?

(For more on this topic: Should You Punish Bad Behavior? The Answer May Surprise You )

In practice, evening the score means you are caught being controlled by what the other person did and perpetuates a destructive cycle, rather than solving the problem. Winning the battle of vengeance is a defeat for the relationship, reinforcing the practice of dirty fighting and one-upmanship to manage hurt and anger . Further, encouraging this mindset in oneself rehearses a repetitive inner script and neural pathway fueling anger.

Alternatively, when we choose to uphold our standard of behavior rather than be reactive and indulge anger, we feel more peaceful, in control, and freed up to create new pathways.

A Positive Motivation: Trying To Make a Connection

There is also a positive, unconscious motivation for making someone feel bad when they’ve hurt us that is often misunderstood and missed. When someone we are attached to seems impervious or indifferent to how we feel, trying to make them feel bad and evoke a reaction can be an instinctive, primitive effort to communicate pain, elicit empathy, and create a “felt” connection. This can happen when the need to connect is intense, but there is no way to get through and wake the other person out of their detachment or indifference or get them to feel something closer to the intensity of what we feel.

Jenny was close with her dad until high school when her parents divorced . Hurt and angry when he left, Jenny became cold towards her dad and acted like she didn’t care, avoiding his calls and texts and making excuses not to see him.

Her dad already felt guilty about leaving and handled his guilt and his daughter’s rejection by being detached and distant. When he told his therapist the story, she helped him understand Jenny’s behavior as communication – an attempt to get him to feel how she felt to bridge the gap between them. Then, rather than seeing Jenny as manipulative and taking her behavior literally and withdrawing out of guilt, anger, and defeat, the dad used his feelings to help him be empathic to what Jenny was going through. Empowered, he reached out to her in a heartfelt way, healing a painful impasse in their relationship. (My previous post may help further an understanding of the causes and effects of shame and guilt.)

How Can We Tell if the Guilt in Our Lives Is Pathological?

For more on this topic check out my next post: How to Tell What Your Guilt Means )

The answer lies in how it affects our relationships. The hallmark of a healthy relationship is mutuality – the back and forth dance between two people as they move between connection and autonomy. Guilt-tripping is an unwitting attempt to manage perceived rejection, loneliness , or other difficult feelings by controlling other people, seeing them as responsible for our state of mind, and trying to force them to make up for our suffering or else pay the price.

The predominant attitude of entitlement and lack of respect for other people’s separateness and autonomy that is endemic to guilt violates the mutuality of relationships. And the feeling of gratitude that nourishes love and peace.

Awareness of our loved one’s limitations and propensities, in this case being on to the guilt-tripper, can allow us to preempt difficult situations and binds. We don’t have to feel guilty for setting the boundaries we need. We can love and care about someone and legitimately, without malice, have different boundaries and needs that compete with theirs.

On the one hand, setting limits makes us feel better and seem selfish. But the truth is that respecting our boundaries allows us to protect our relationships from being contaminated by resentment and emotional distance, making it safe for us to truly engage. It is an act of love, respect, and wisdom all around.

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Siegel, D.J., & Hartzell, M. (2018). Parenting from the inside out: how a deeper self-understanding can help you raise children who thrive. Scribe Publications.

Lynn Margolies, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist and former Harvard Medical School faculty and fellow. She has helped many different types of people and families overcome obstacles and improve their lives.

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Tripp Bromley From Love & Translation is a Marine Corps Veteran

In TLC’s ‘Love & Translation,’ one gets to see just how much of a role a common language can play when two people are trying to find love. Among the American male cast members featured in the show and who were tasked to find love despite their potential love not knowing how to speak English, Tripp Bromley certainly stood out with his good looks and desire to create a good impression on those around him. Naturally, the reality TV star has earned many fans who are eager to learn what they can about him.

Tripp Bromley is a California Native

Tripp Bromley was 30 years old when he made his reality TV debut and captured the hearts of people across the world. He grew up in Los Angeles, California, and was fascinated with the idea of being a part of the Marine Corps of the US Armed Forces. This interest shaped his future career in a major way, as well as his lifestyle. He himself has explained how he is a man who likes organization and punctuality, some of the many traits that are necessary for any good member of the military.

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Additionally, Tripp is a man who appreciates cultural diversity very much. In the TLC series, he explained how he has always connected better with people whose roots are different than his own. He also seems to be not fond of the people who judge others based on their financial status or social media presence, something he claimed is much too prevalent in his home city. More than anything, he respects people who have family-oriented values.

Tripp Bromley is a Personal Trainer

Given Tripp Bromley’s interest in the Marine Corps since he was a young kid, the fact that he ended up joining the specific part of the US Armed Forces did not surprise many. He himself felt like his dreams had come true, and he continues to be proud of his status as a veteran, having served in the military for four years. Tripp also takes pride in maintaining the lessons he learned as a military man, including leadership, teamwork, and courage.

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Thanks to the Marine Corps, Tripp also gained friends with whom he is still connected these days. In fact, one of his friends, Rhett, who himself has been in the Marine Corps, even made an appearance in the show and hyped up his friend as much as possible. Following his time in the army, Tripp decided to enter the world of bodybuilding, superficially as a Personal Trainer. He even has a certification from the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) for the same and is always happy to lend his services to others while also maintaining his own physique. Additionally, the TLC star has appeared in productions like ‘Double Jack,’ ‘The Other Realm,’ and ‘Castles in the Air.’

Tripp Bromley Wants a Long-Term Relationship

One of the biggest reasons why Tripp seemed so excited about the TLC show was perhaps the fact that he enjoys talking to people from different cultures. He admitted that all his past meaningful relationships had been with people who did not hail from the same culture as him. Though jokingly, he and his friends also established that his ideal woman would be someone of Latino descent and of shorter height, a combination that truly seemed to be the key to the veteran’s heart.

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Tripp went on to explain that he believes that the girls he likes are those who are family-oriented, a trait he seemingly desires very much in a partner. He went on to add how his military career was not helpful when it came to maintaining a serious relationship and now that his time in service was over, Tripp was looking forward to finding his match and hopefully starting a new and beautiful chapter of life.

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50 Romantic Quotes About Travel and Love to Inspire Your Next Adventure

Share the love — these travel-themed quotes make perfect posts for globe-trotting couples.

Travel nourishes a relationship in many ways. Discovering new cultures and encountering unfamiliar points of view can feed your curiosity while drawing you closer as a couple. Whether your romance is in its infancy or you have 20 years of marriage under your belt, there is always a way to share new experiences with your love — especially when you’re traveling together.

The crossroads of adventure and romance have inspired many writers and artists to share their observations and words of wisdom. To help you find the perfect caption for your Instagram posts on a couple's trip, here are 50 of our favorite quotes about travel and love.

Quotes About Travel and Love for the Hopeless Romantic

“I would like to travel the world with you twice. Once, to see the world. Twice to see the way you see the world.” — Anonymous

“We are travelers on a cosmic journey, stardust, swirling and dancing in the eddies and whirlpools of infinity. Life is eternal. We have stopped for a moment to encounter each other, to meet, to love, to share. This is a precious moment. It is a little parenthesis in eternity.” — Paulo Coehlo

“Here's to all the places we went. And all the places we'll go. And here's to me, whispering again and again and again and again: iloveyou.” — John Green

“Will you give me yourself? Will you come travel with me? Shall we stick by each other as long as we live?” — Walt Whitman

“Love is never hurtful; it’s never about forgetting who you are, it’s about exploring yourself more.” — Ankita Singhal

"But I love your feet only because they walked upon the earth and upon the wind and upon the waters, until they found me.“ — Pablo Neruda

"We travel, some of us forever, to seek other states, other lives, other souls.” — Anaïs Nin

“Surround yourself with people who make you hungry for life, touch your heart, and nourish your soul.” — Anonymous

“We take photos as a return ticket to a moment otherwise gone.” — Katie Thurmes

“Come on, fly with me, we'll float down in the blue.” — Frank Sinatra, "Fly Me to the Moon"

“It doesn’t matter where you are going, it’s who you have beside you.” — Anonymous 

“I would not wish any companion in the world but you.” — William Shakespeare

“Life is short and the world is wide. The sooner you start exploring it with the person you love, the better.” – Simon Raven

“I'm your cherry blossom, baby, don’t let me blow away. I hope you haven't forgotten Tokyo wasn't built in a day.” — Kacey Musgraves, "Cherry Blossom" 

“Travel opens your heart, broadens your mind, and fills your life with stories to tell.” — Paula Bendfeldt

“Baby, you’re my open road, you can take me anywhere the wind blows.” — American Authors, "What We Live For"

"A city becomes a world when one loves one of its inhabitants." — Lawrence Durrell

Quotes About Travel and Love for the Adventurous Couple

“Why should a relationship mean settling down? Wait out for someone who won’t let life escape you, who will challenge you and drive you toward your dreams. Someone spontaneous who you can get lost in the world with. A relationship, with the right person, is a release, not a restriction.” — Beau Taplin

“You’d be surprised who the love of your life turns out to be. After all, Adventure fell in love with Lost.” — Erin Van Vuren

“Sometimes, reaching out and taking someone’s hand is the beginning of a journey. At other times, it is allowing another to take yours.” — Vera Nazarian

“Date someone who is a home and an adventure all at once.” — Anonymous

“Take only memories, leave only footprints.” — Chief Seattle

“I've fallen in love with adventures, so I begin to wonder, if that's why I've fallen for you.” — E. Grin

“So, come with me, where dreams are born, and time is never planned.” — James Matthew Barrie

“As soon as I saw you I knew a grand adventure was about to happen.” — A. A. Milne

“Our battered suitcases were piled on the sidewalk again; we had longer ways to go. But no matter, the road is life.” — Jack Kerouac

“Respond to every call that excites your spirit.” — Rumi

“What we find in a soulmate is not something wild to tame but something wild to run with.” — Robert Brault

“A couple who travel together, grow together.” — Ahmad Fuadi

“I never sat by the shore under the sun with my feet in the sand. But you brought me here and I'm happy that you did.” — Miley Cyrus, "Malibu"

"I love your feet because they wandered over the earth and through the wind and water until they brought you to me." — Pablo Neruda

“Traveling is the best thing any couple can do. That’s how we had the idea of the honeymoon. Newly wed couples going to a new place on their own so that all they could have is each other.” — Salil Jha

Quotes About Travel and Love for the Reluctant Romantic

“To lose balance sometimes for love is part of living a balanced life.” — Elizabeth Gilbert

“Life has taught us that love does not consist in gazing at each other but in looking outward together in the same direction.” — Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

“A journey is like marriage. The certain way to be wrong is to think you control it.” — John Steinbeck

“Never to go on trips with anyone you do not love.” — Ernest Hemingway

“I have found out that there ain't no surer way to find out whether you like people or hate them than to travel with them.” — Mark Twain

“No road is long with good company.” — Turkish proverb

“We are all travelers in the wilderness of this world, and the best we can find in our travels is an honest friend.” — Robert Louis Stevenson

“Home is not where you are from, it is where you belong. Some of us travel the whole world to find it. Others find it in a person.” — Beau Taplin

“One of the great things about travel is you find out how many good, kind people there are.” — Edith Wharton

“And if travel is like love, it is, in the end, mostly because it’s a heightened state of awareness, in which we are mindful, receptive, undimmed by familiarity and ready to be transformed. That is why the best trips, like the best love affairs, never really end.” — Pico Iyer

“Love is the food of life, travel is dessert.” — Anonymous

“One’s destination is never a place, but a new way of seeing things.” — Henry Miller

“I don’t want to be tied down with someone; I want to be set free with someone.” — Anonymous

“Traveling in the company of those we love is home in motion.” — Leigh Hunt

“Though we travel the world over to find the beautiful, we must carry it with us, or we find it not.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson 

“Travel brings power and love back into your life.” — Rumi

“In life, it’s not where you go. It’s who you travel with.” — Charles M. Schulz

“Travel, trouble, music, art, a kiss, a frock, a rhyme — I never said they feed my heart, but still they pass my time.” ― Dorothy Parker

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Definition of trip verb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

• She tripped and fell.
• trip over/on something Someone will trip over that cable.
• I tripped over my own feet and fell down the stairs.
• (figurative) I was tripping over my words in my excitement to tell them the news.
• (figurative) Lawyers were tripping over each other (= competing with each other in a hurried way) to get a piece of the action.
• trip over/up Be careful you don't trip up on the step.
• She tripped on the loose stones.
• One of the boys tripped over and crashed into a tree.
• accidentally
• trip and fall

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• As I passed, he stuck out a leg and tried to trip me up.
• The referee said Morgan was tripped and gave a penalty.
• She said goodbye and tripped off along the road.
• She came tripping lightly down the stairs.
• (figurative) a melody with a light tripping rhythm
• come tripping
• to trip a switch
• Any intruders will trip the alarm.
• [intransitive] (informal) to be under the influence of a drug that makes you hallucinate
• It's not a name that exactly trips off the tongue, is it?

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• trip up | trip somebody up
• a guilt trip
• a trip/walk down memory lane
• roll/slip/trip off the tongue
• slip/roll/trip off the tongue
• a walk/trip down memory lane

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The real meaning of challengers' churro scene & why it's so important.

A churro scene between Mike Faist's Art and Josh O'Connor's Patrick is one of the most talked about moments in Challengers, but what does it mean?

Spoiler alert: This article contains spoilers from Challengers.

• Challengers, starring Zendaya, Mike Faist, and Josh O'Connor, chronicles the complicated relationship between the three main characters.
• Art and Patrick's churro scene explores their sexual tension through playful teasing and physical closeness.
• The churro scene reveals the deep, intimate yet competitive dynamic between Art and Patrick in Challengers.

Challengers explores the complex, 13-year-long relationship between Tashi Duncan, Art Donaldson, and Patrick Zweig, and one of the movie's most significant moments regarding Art and Patrick's dynamic transpires while the two are eating churros. The 2024 romantic sports drama, directed by Luca Guadagnino and written by Justin Kuritzkes, features three tennis players (the three aforementioned characters) whose love for the sport fuels their connections (good or bad) to one another. In the Challengers cast , Zendaya stars as Tashi, Mike Faist plays Art, and Josh O'Connor portrays Patrick, and the latter two characters' history is deep-rooted.

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Art and Patrick, who previously met while attending boarding school, win the boys' junior doubles title at the US Open as teenagers. That night, Art and Patrick introduce themselves to Tashi (a tennis prodigy) and compete for her affection. Following a makeout scene between the three in Challengers , Tashi informs the boys that whoever wins the junior singles final the next day will get her number. Patrick ultimately prevails, but Art remains enamored by Tashi, especially as the two attend Stanford University, where the churro sequence transpires when Patrick visits his girlfriend and best friend.

Art & Patrick's Churro Scene Explores Their Sexual Tension

Art buys churros for him & patrick at stanford in challengers.

Patrick, who is trying to go pro, visits Tashi and Art at Stanford in Luca Guadagnino's movie Challengers , and what ensues is one of the most sexually charged scenes in the film. Art buys him and Patrick churros in the school cafeteria, and just as he returns with the treats, Patrick (very noticeably) pulls Art's chair closer with his foot, teasing the audience about what's to come. Art and Patrick's faces are very close as they discuss Tashi, with Art trying to make Patrick doubt his relationship with his girlfriend, but the two friends' sexual tension takes over the interaction.

Once Patrick learns that Art is trying to sabotage his relationship with Tashi, he is almost aroused by the idea.

One would think that Patrick and Art's churro scene in Challengers would be full of negative energy as Art attempts to plant seeds of doubt and Patrick calls him out on it. However, the tension is more of a sexual nature — Patrick pulls Art's chair closer, he playfully teases his friend about being jealous of his relationship, and Art even takes a bite of Patrick's churro (and it's hard not to notice the dessert's phallic shape). Patrick and Art's relationship clearly runs deeper than just friendship, which is proven by the moment in the Stanford cafeteria in the sports drama.

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What the churro scene reveals about art & patrick's relationship, the important interaction sums up their dynamic in challengers.

Once Patrick learns that Art is trying to sabotage his relationship with Tashi, he is almost aroused by the idea. Patrick pulls his friend even closer, and the two engage in a match similar to how they play tennis — a constant back and forth as they try to best the other. The churro scene, fueled by jealousy and sexual tension, perfectly sums up Patrick and Art's intimate yet competitive dynamic in Challengers , which is why it's one of the most memorable moments in the film.

Challengers

Challengers is a romantic sports comedy film by director Luca Guadagnino. The film stars Zendaya as a retired Tennis legend who, while trying to coach her husband and lead him to victory in an upcoming Tennis match, discovers his coming opponent is her ex-lover.

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TV tonight: Michael Palin concludes his epic trip across Nigeria

The comedian, author and presenter learns about the long shadow of British colonialism. Plus: it’s the Interior Design Masters final. Here’s what to watch this evening

Michael Palin in Nigeria

9pm, Channel 5 It’s the final week of Palin’s 1,300-mile journey across Nigeria, and he’s heading south to Benin City. As soon as he arrives, a local woman shares her strong feelings about statues there that are a reminder of British forces burning down the city in 1897. Thousands of bronze artefacts were also taken, which are still on display in the British Museum, and the city wants them back. Later, there is jollof rice for lunch and time to reflect. Hollie Richardson

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8pm, BBC One It’s concrete fanboy Matt v colourful maximalist Roisin in this final interiors showdown. Their task is to make over an entire holiday lodge in the grounds of Blenheim Palace, while honouring the grand Oxfordshire mansion’s 300-year history. But has Roisin really learned how to hold back? And can brutalist Matt make concessions for comfort? Ellen E Jones

For the Love of Dogs With Alison Hammond

An unlucky pug with endless ailments and a German shepherd that is scared of her own shadow get big Alison Hammond hugs at Battersea this week. She also helps to train a litter of lurcher pups that need a few lessons in manners. HR

Aldi’s Next Big Thing

8pm, Channel 4 Another gang of artisan food producers compete for two parallel prizes: nominally they’re trying to get Aldi to stock their product nationwide, but everyone whose grub looks good on TV can brace for an influx of online orders. Among the contenders here are a Philippine banana ketchup, a kebab marinade and a jackfruit ready meal. Jack Seale

9pm, BBC Three Ashley Storrie stars as prickly but lovable Nina, who finally has a date with the hot drinks vendor. One problem: it clashes with Evie’s wedding dress fitting, which she’d know if she hadn’t muted the group chat. A series of mini disasters and jokes about palaeontologists provide charming comedy. Hannah Verdier

Mel Giedroyc: Unforgivable

10pm, Dave The reality TV star Jamie Laing, the comedian Fern Brady and the actor Jordan Stephens are the three celebrities confessing their unforgivable moments this week. There are anecdotes on bad sex education, beef with the ex-children’s TV presenter Lizo Mzimba and more than one run-in with the police. HR

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Meaning of Love Trip by Michael Jackson

The song "Love Trip" by Michael Jackson is a delightful and enchanting tune that encapsulates the magical feeling of being in love. From the moment the song begins, it lures listeners into a world of bliss, where the touch of a loved one's fingertips can transport them on a sensational journey of romance and affection.One of the standout themes in the song is the overwhelming joy that love brings. The lyrics "Ooh luscious child what ya doing to me just drives me wild" perfectly capture the intoxicating effect that love can have on an individual. It emphasizes the idea that being in love can awaken the hidden depths of passion within us, propelling us into a state of euphoria.Another important theme that resurfaces throughout the song is the concept of longing and anticipation. The lyrics "Do you know how long I’ve waited for someone, Who could make me feel just the way I’m feeling now" allude to the idea of yearning for a connection that can truly ignite one's soul. It speaks to the powerful desire to find someone who can fulfill our long-held dreams and make us feel complete.The song also explores the transformative power of love. The line "Each fingertip taking you on a love trip" signifies how love can transport us to new realms of emotional ecstasy. It suggests that the touch of a loved one's hand can whisk us away from the mundane realities of life and into a world where love reigns supreme. It beautifully captures the notion that being loved and loving someone can elevate us to a higher plane of existence, where each moment is filled with enchantment and magic.Additionally, the lyrics touch upon the theme of reciprocated love. The phrase "Never thought someone would love me like you do" conveys the astonishment and gratitude that arises when we find someone who loves us unconditionally. It reflects the idea that love is a two-way street, where both individuals involved in the relationship find solace and fulfillment in one another's affections. This theme enhances the notion that love is a powerful force that has the ability to shape and transform our lives.Lastly, the repeated line "Each fingertip taking me on a love trip" reinforces the overarching theme of the song - that love is a beautiful journey that we embark upon when we find a kindred soul. It emphasizes the idea that love is not just a destination but a continuous adventure, where each touch and interaction with our loved one is an opportunity for discovery and delight.In conclusion, "Love Trip" by Michael Jackson is a mesmerizing song that delves into the themes of overwhelming joy, longing and anticipation, transformation, reciprocated love, and the continuous journey of love. It beautifully captures the magical essence of being in love and reminds us of the wondrous power that love holds. So, the next time you find yourself swaying to the rhythm of this enchanting tune, let it transport you on your very own love trip, where bliss and romance await at every turn.

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100 Unique and Creative Travel Words with Beautiful Meanings

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Everyone (who knows me) knows how I love words. I hoard words . Everyone also knows how I love to travel. I eat, drink, and sleep travel 🙂 Here, in this post, I’ve blended two of my passions – words and travel. The post rounds up the creative travel words that describe wanderlust perfectly. You’ll never be at a loss for words while narrating your travel experiences once you equip yourself with these unique words about travel.

Unusual Travel Words with Beautiful Meanings

Wanderlust (n.).

Origin: German Pronunciation: vawn-duh-luhst Meaning: a strong desire to travel

Resfeber (n.)

Origin: Swedish Pronunciation: race-fay-ber Meaning: the restless race of the traveler’s heart before the journey begins, when anxiety and anticipation are tangled together; the nervous feeling before undertaking a journey

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Strikhedonia (n.)

Origin: Greek Pronunciation: strik-he-don-e-a Meaning: the joy of being able to say “to hell with it”

Eleutheromania (n.)

Origin: Greek Pronunciation: eleuthero-ma-nia Meaning: an intense and irresistible desire for freedom

Origin: Hawaiian Pronunciation: ak-i-hi Meaning: listening to directions and then walking off and promptly forgetting them

Exulansis (n.)

Origin: The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows Pronunciation: exu-lan-sis Meaning: the tendency to give up trying to talk about an experience because people are unable to relate to it — whether through envy or pity or simple foreignness—which allows it to drift away from the rest of your life story, until the memory itself feels out of place, almost mythical, wandering restlessly in the fog, no longer even looking for a place to land.

Hodophile (n.)

Origin: Greek Pronunciation: hodo-phile Meaning: a lover of roads; one who loves to travel

Saudade (n.)

Origin: Portuguese Pronunciation: sau-da-de Meaning: a nostalgic longing for something or someone that was loved and then lost, with the knowledge that it or they might never return; “the love that remains”

Fernweh (n.)

Origin: German Pronunciation: feirn-veyh Meaning: an ache for distant places; a longing for far-off places; an urge to travel even stronger than wanderlust; being homesick for a place you’ve never been

Selcouth (adj.)

Origin: Old English Pronunciation: sel-kooth Meaning: unfamiliar, rare, strange, and yet marvelous

Serendipity (n.)

Origin: English Pronunciation: seh-ruhn-di-puh-tee Meaning: finding something good without looking for it

Pilgrimage (n.)

Origin: Latin Pronunciation: pil-gruh-mij Meaning: a journey, especially a long one, made to some sacred place as an act of religious devotion

Gökotta (n.)

Origin: Swedish Pronunciation: yo-kot-ah Meaning: literally translates to the early cuckoo morning or dawn picnic to hear the first birdsong; the act of rising early in the morning to hear the birds sing at sunrise and appreciate nature

Schwellenangst (n.)

Origin: German Pronunciation: shwel-en-ahngst Meaning: fear of embarking on something new; fear of crossing a threshold

Voyage (n.)

Origin: Latin Pronunciation: voy-ij Meaning: a long journey involving travel by sea or in space

Origin: Japanese Pronunciation: yoo-gehn Meaning: a profound awareness of the universe that triggers emotional responses too deep, powerful, and mysterious for words

Origin: Danish Pronunciation: hue-gah Meaning: the Danish practice of creating warmth, connection, and well-being; a complete absence of anything annoying or emotionally overwhelming; taking pleasure from the presence of gentle, soothing things; celebrating the everyday

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Vagary (n.)

Origin: Latin Pronunciation: va-ga-re Meaning: an unpredictable instance, a wandering journey; a whimsical, wild, and unusual idea, desire, or action

Origin: Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows Pronunciation: mo-rii Meaning: the desire to capture a fleeting experience

“With every click of the shutter, you’re trying to press pause on your life. If only so you can feel a little more comfortable moving on living in a world stuck on the play.”

Musafir (n.)

Origin: Arabic Pronunciation: mu-sa-fir Meaning: traveler

Musafir remains one of my most favorite words associated with travel.

Odyssey (n.)

Origin: Greek Pronunciation: aw-duh-see Meaning: a long and eventful or adventurous journey or experience

Sonder (n.)

Origin: The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows Pronunciation: sohn-dehrr Meaning: the realization that each random passerby is living a life as vivid and complex as your own—populated with their own ambitions, friends, routines, worries and inherited craziness—an epic story that continues invisibly around you like an anthill sprawling deep underground, with elaborate passageways to thousands of other lives that you’ll never know existed, in which you might appear only once, as an extra sipping coffee in the background, as a blur of traffic passing on the highway, as a lighted window at dusk.

Gadabout (n.)

Origin: Middle English Pronunciation: gad-uh-bout Meaning: a habitual pleasure-seeker; a person who moves about restlessly and aimlessly, especially from one social activity to another; a person who travels often or to many different places, especially for pleasure

Acatalepsy (n.)

Origin: Greek Pronunciation: ey-kat-l-ep-see Meaning: incomprehensibleness; the impossibility of comprehending the universe; the belief that human knowledge can never have true certainty

Origin: Greek Pronunciation: noh-mad Meaning: a person who does not stay long in the same place; a wanderer

Cockaigne (n.)

Origin: Middle English Pronunciation: ko-keyn Meaning: an imaginary or fabled land of luxury and idleness

Origin: The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows Pronunciation: o-ni-sm Meaning: the awareness of how little of the world you’ll experience

“The frustration of being stuck in just one body, that inhabits only one place at a time, which is like standing in front of the departures screen at an airport, flickering over with strange place names like other people’s passwords, each representing one more thing you’ll never get to see before you die—and all because, as the arrow on the map helpfully points out, you are here.”

Nemophilist (n.)

Origin: Greek Pronunciation: ni-mo-fi-list Meaning: a haunter of the woods; one who loves the forest for its beauty and solitude

Trouvaille (n.)

Origin: French Pronunciation: troo-vee Meaning: a lucky find; a chance encounter with something wonderful and valuable

Safarnama (n.)

Origin: Persian Pronunciation: su-fur-nama Meaning: travelogue; an account of the travels

Smultronställe (n.)

Origin: Swedish Pronunciation: smool-tron-stall-uh Meaning: literally translates to place of wild strawberries; a special place discovered, treasured, returned to for solace and relaxation; a personal idyll free from stress or sadness

Livsnjutare (n.)

Origin: Swedish Pronunciation: livs-noo-tuhreh Meaning: literally translates to enjoyer of life; someone who loves life deeply and lives it to the extreme

Wayfarer (n.)

Origin: Old English Pronunciation: wey-fair-er Meaning: someone who travels, especially on foot

Kopfkino (n.)

Origin: German Pronunciation: kof-kino Meaning: literally translates to head cinema; the act of playing out an entire scenario in your mind

Hireath (n.)

Origin: Welsh Pronunciation: her-rith Meaning: a homesickness for a home to which you cannot return, a home which maybe never was; the nostalgia, the yearning, the grief for the lost places of your past

Peripatetic (n.)

Origin: Greek Pronunciation: per-uh-puh-tet-ik Meaning: a person who travels from place to place

Luftmensch (n.)

Origin: Yiddish Pronunciation: looft-mensh Meaning: literally translates to an air person; an impractical dreamer with improbable plans and no business sense; one with their head in the clouds

Solivagant (adj.)

Origin: Latin Pronunciation: soh-lih-va-ghent Meaning: wandering alone

Waldeinsamkeit (n.)

Origin: German Pronunciation: vahyd-ahyn-zahm-kahyt Meaning: literally translates to woodland solitude; the feeling of being alone in the woods

Ecophobia (n.)

Origin: English Pronunciation: eco-phobia Meaning: a fear or dislike of one’s home

Origin: Japanese Pronunciation: u-key-yo Meaning: literally translates to the floating world; living in the moment, detached from the bothers of life

Meraki (n.)

Origin: Greek Pronunciation: may-rah-kee Meaning: to do something with soul, creativity, and love; when you leave a piece of yourself in your work

Wabi-sabi (n.)

Origin: Japanese Pronunciation: wabe-sabe Meaning: finding beauty in imperfections; an acceptance of things as they are

Vorfreude (n.)

Origin: German Pronunciation: vor-froy-dah Meaning: the joyful, intense anticipation that comes from imagining future pleasures

Cosmopolitan (n.)

Origin: English Pronunciation: koz-muh-pahl-i-ten Meaning: belonging to all the world; not limited to just one part of the world; someone who has traveled a lot and feels at home in any part of the world

Peregrinate (v.)

Origin: Middle English Pronunciation: per-i-gruh-neyt Meaning: to travel or wander from place to place

Sojourn (n.)

Origin: Latin Pronunciation: soh-jurn Meaning: a temporary stay

Shinrin-yoku (n.)

Origin: Japanese Pronunciation: shin-rin-yo-ku Meaning: literally translates to forest bathing; a leisurely trip to the forest for recreation, relaxation, meditation, and therapy

Origin: Thai Pronunciation: ti-eow Meaning: to wander or roam around in a carefree way

Origin: Serbian Pronunciation: mir-ak Meaning: enjoyment of the simple things in life; the feeling of bliss and sense of oneness with the universe that comes from the simplest of pleasures; the pursuit of small, daily pleasures that all add up to a great sense of happiness and fulfillment

Dépaysement (n.)

Origin: French Pronunciation: de-pe-iz-ma Meaning: the feeling that comes from not being in one’s home country; disorientation due to experience of unfamiliar surroundings; being out of your element like a fish out of water

Itinerant (n.)

Origin: Latin Pronunciation: ai-ti-nr-uhnt Meaning: one who travels from place to place

Numinous (adj.)

Origin: Latin Pronunciation: noo-muh-nuhs Meaning: having a strong religious or spiritual or supernatural quality; indicating or suggesting the presence of divinity; describing an experience that makes you fearful yet fascinated, wed yet attracted – the powerful, personal feeling of being overwhelmed and inspired

Heimweh (n.)

Origin: German Pronunciation: haim-ve Meaning: homesickness; nostalgia; a longing for home

Sprachgefühl (n.)

Origin: German Pronunciation: shprahkh-guh-fyl Meaning: the character and spirit of a language; an intuitive sense of the rule and rhythm of language

Mångata (n.)

Origin: Swedish Pronunciation: mo-an-gaa-tah Meaning: the glimmering, roadlike reflection of the moonlight on water

Dromomania (n.)

Origin: Greek Pronunciation: dro-mo-ma-nia Meaning: an uncontrollable impulse or desire to wander or travel

Sehnsucht (n.)

Origin: German Pronunciation: zen-zukt Meaning: the inconsolable longing in the human heart for we know not what; a yearning for a far, familiar, non-earthly land one can identify as one’s home

Dérive (v.)

Origin: French Pronunciation: de-rive Meaning: literally translates to drift; a spontaneous and unplanned journey where the traveler leaves their life behind for a time to let the spirit of the landscape and architecture attract and move them

Absquatulate (v.)

Origin: English Pronunciation: ab-skwoch-uh-leyt Meaning: to leave abruptly without saying goodbye

Thalassophile (n.)

Origin: Greek Pronunciation: thal-as-o-fahyl Meaning: a lover of the sea; someone who loves the sea or ocean

Yoko meshi (n.)

Origin: Japanese Pronunciation: yoh-koh-mesh-ee Meaning: literally translates to a meal eaten sideways; refers to the peculiar stress of speaking a foreign language

Forelsket (v.)

Origin: Norwegian Pronunciation: phor-rel-sket Meaning: the euphoria you experience when you are first falling in love

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Rückkehrunruhe (n.)

Origin: The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows Pronunciation: rukee-ren-ruhee Meaning: the feeling of returning home after an immersive trip only to find it fading rapidly from your awareness—to the extent you have to keep reminding yourself that it happened at all, even though it felt so vivid just days ago—which makes you wish you could smoothly cross-dissolve back into everyday life, or just hold the shutter open indefinitely and let one scene become superimposed on the next, so all your days would run together and you’d never have to call cut.

Eudaimonia (n.)

Origin: Greek Pronunciation: u-de-mon-e-a Meaning: literally translates to human flourishing; a contented state of being happy, healthy, and prosperous

Sturmfrei (adj.)

Origin: German Pronunciation: stirm-fra Meaning: literally translates to storm-free; the freedom of not being watched by a parent or superior; being alone in a place and having the ability to do what you want

Origin: Mandarin Chinese Pronunciation: yu-yi Meaning: the desire to see with fresh eyes, and feel things just as powerfully as you did when you were younger-before expectations, before memory, before words

Photophile (n.)

Origin: English Pronunciation: pho-to-phile Meaning: Derived from the biological term “photophilic” for an organism that thrives in full light, it means a person who loves photography and light

Traipse (v.)

Origin: Unknown Pronunciation: trayps Meaning: to walk or go aimlessly or idly or without finding or reaching one’s goal

 Neophile (n.)

Origin: Greek Pronunciation: neo-phile Meaning: one who loves or has a strong affinity for anything new or novel

Ballagàrraidh (n.)

Origin: The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows Pronunciation: bal-la-ga-rye Meaning: the awareness that you are not at home in the wilderness

Vacilando (v.)

Origin: Spanish Pronunciation: vah-see-lan-doh Meaning: to wander or travel with the knowledge that the journey is more important than the destination

Quaquaversal (adj.)

Origin: Latin Pronunciation: kwey-kwuh-vur-sul Meaning: moving or happening in every direction instantaneously

Coddiwomple (v.)

Origin: English Pronunciation: kod-ee-wom-pul Meaning: to travel in a purposeful manner towards a vague destination

Vemödalen (n.)

Origin: The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows Pronunciation: ve-mo-da-len Meaning: the fear that everything has already been done

“The frustration of photographing something amazing when thousands of identical photos already exist—the same sunset, the same waterfall, the same curve of a hip, the same closeup of an eye—which can turn a unique subject into something hollow and pulpy and cheap, like a mass-produced piece of furniture you happen to have assembled yourself.”

Commuovere (v.)

Origin: Italian Pronunciation: com-muo-ve-re Meaning: a story that touches or stirs you and moves you to tears

Natsukashii (adj.)

Origin: Japanese Pronunciation: nat-soo-kash-ee Meaning: of some small thing that brings you suddenly, joyously back to fond memories, not with a wistful longing for what’s past, but with an appreciation of the good times

Querencia (n.)

Origin: Spanish Pronunciation: keh-rehn-syah Meaning: a place from which one’s strength is drawn, where one feels at home; the place where you are your most authentic self

Novaturient (adj.)

Origin: Latin Pronunciation: no-vah-ter-y-ent Meaning: desiring or seeking powerful change in one’s life, behavior, or situation

Komorebi (n.)

Origin: Japanese Pronunciation: koh-moh-ray-bee Meaning: sunlight that filters through the leaves of trees

Flâneur (n.)

Origin: French Pronunciation: flah-nœr Meaning: one who strolls around aimlessly but enjoyably, observing life and his surroundings

Hanyauku (v.)

Origin: Kwangali Pronunciation: ha-ahn-yoh-kuu Meaning: to walk on tiptoes across the warm sand

Dès Vu (n.)

Origin: Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows Pronunciation: des-vu Meaning: the awareness that this will become a memory

Gallivant (v.)

Origin: English Pronunciation: gal-uh-vant Meaning: go around from one place to another in the pursuit of pleasure or entertainment

Nefelibata (n.)

Origin: Portuguese Pronunciation: ne-fe-le-ba-ta Meaning: literally translates to cloud-walker; one who lives in the clouds of their own imagination or dreams, or one who does not obey the conventions of society, literature, or art; an unconventional or unorthodox person

Petrichor (n.)

Origin: English Pronunciation: pet-ri-kawr Meaning: a distinctive scent, usually described as earthy, pleasant, or sweet, produced by rainfall on very dry ground; the smell of earth after rain

Circumnavigate (v.)

Origin: Latin Pronunciation: suh-kuhm-na-vuh-gayt Meaning: to sail or travel all the way around the world

Hitoritabi (n.)

Origin: Japanese Pronunciation: hitori-tabi Meaning: traveling alone; a solitary journey

Torschlusspanik (n.)

Origin: German Pronunciation: tursh-luss-pan-ik Meaning: literally translates to gate-closing panic; a sense of anxiety or fear caused by the feeling that life’s opportunities are passing by and diminishing as one ages

Globetrotter (n.)

Origin: English Pronunciation: globe-trawt-uh Meaning: a person who travels widely

Menggonceng (v.)

Origin: Indonesian Pronunciation: menggon-ceng Meaning: to travel by getting a free ride, usually on the back of a friend’s bicycle

Vagabond (n.)

Origin : Old French Pronunciation: va-guh-baand Meaning: a person who wanders from place to place without a home or job

Gemütlichkeit (n.)

Origin: German Pronunciation: guh-myt-likh-kahyt Meaning: a feeling of cozy warmth, friendliness, and good cheer with a sense of belonging

Erlebnisse (n.)

Origin: German Pronunciation: ayr-leeb-nis-eh Meaning: an experience that one feels most deeply, and, in a sense, ‘lives through’ – not just mere life experience, but something memorable which happens to someone

Livslogga (v.)

Origin: Swedish Pronunciation: Meaning: literally translates to life log; continually capturing and documenting one’s life through pictures

Poudrerie (n.)

Origin: French Pronunciation: pu-dre-ri Meaning: fallen snow blown by the wind from the ground, appearing like fine powdery particles across the streets and highways

Yeoubi (n.)

Origin: Korean Pronunciation: yu-bi Meaning: literally translates to fox rain; a sunshower – the event of having a light rain while the sun is still shining

Morriña (n.)

Origin: Galician Pronunciation: mo-rina Meaning: a very deep, nostalgic, and melancholic homesickness experienced as one intensely longs to return home; “a ‘saudade’ so strong it can even kill”

 Víðsýni (adj.)

Origin: Icelandic Pronunciation: vith-see-nee Meaning: a panoramic view

Xenophilia (n.)

Origin: Greek Pronunciation: zen-uh-fil-ee-uh Meaning: love for, attraction to, or appreciation of foreign people, manners, customs, or cultures

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Meaning of LOVE TRIP by ​the peggies

"LOVE TRIP" by the peggies is a song that delves into the complexities of love, the fear of loss, and the determination to move forward despite the challenges. Through its lyrics, the song captures the essence of a deep emotional connection between two individuals and explores the vulnerability and strength that comes with such a relationship.

The opening lines, "溢れる思いは幾つもあるけど 君に伝えたい言葉は幾つもないな" (I have so many overflowing emotions, but there aren't enough words to express them to you), express the difficulty the speaker faces in conveying their feelings to their loved one. This sets the tone for the rest of the song, where the speaker grapples with the limitations of language and the overwhelming intensity of their emotions.

The chorus, with lines like "1 2 3 で息を吸って吐いてくだけで こんなにも簡単に失くしてしまえる" (Just by breathing in and out with 1 2 3, I can easily lose everything), showcases the fragile nature of love. The vulnerability of the speaker is emphasized, as they acknowledge the potential for loss and the fleeting nature of the bond between two people. Breathing, a simple and natural act, becomes symbolic of the risks and uncertainties in love.

Despite this fragility, the speaker proclaims their determination to continue on their journey of love. They assert, "だから僕は行くんだ この恋もこの唄も超えて今" (So I will go, transcending this love and this song). This line speaks to their resilience and refusal to let the fear of loss hold them back. It indicates their willingness to push beyond the boundaries of their current romantic relationship and embrace new experiences and emotions.

Throughout the song, there is a recurring theme of interconnectedness and the power of shared experiences. The lines "喜びも悲しみも分かち合う前に 僕の心で溶けていってしまうんだ" (Before sharing joys and sorrows, they dissolve in my heart) suggest that the speaker is deeply affected by their emotions, to the point that they feel a profound connection with their loved one, even before they can fully express or articulate their feelings. This concept further emphasizes the complexities and depths of their relationship.

The bridge of the song adds another layer of introspection, as the line "本当のことはいつだってさ 感情の影に埋もれて見えなくなってる" (The truth always gets buried in the shadows of emotions) reflects on the difficulties of understanding and uncovering one's true emotions. It acknowledges that emotions can cloud one's judgment and perception, making it harder to see and convey the truth.

However, the song ultimately conveys a message of hope and perseverance. The lines "僕がいなくても君は大丈夫さ だから君を選んだんだ" (Even if I'm not there, you'll be alright, that's why I chose you) demonstrate a sense of trust and belief in the strength of their loved one. This highlights the bond between them and the speaker's conviction that their relationship will endure, even in the absence of their physical presence.

In conclusion, "LOVE TRIP" by the peggies is a song that explores the complexities of love, vulnerability, and determination. It delves into the challenges of expressing one's feelings, the fragility of relationships, and the interconnectedness of shared experiences. Through its lyrics, the song conveys a message of resilience and the willingness to embrace new possibilities, even in the face of potential loss.

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• This piano-laden song finds a loved-up Ella Mai deeply entranced by her boo. Maybe it's your love, it's too good to be true Baby boy, your love, got me trippin' on you You know your love is big enough, make me trip up on you The love Ella has been receiving in her relationship is so great it's making her act crazy. Later in the song she apologizes to her beau for acting like a fool ("My bad for trippin' on you") and she admits to being addicted to his love.
• The song's theme of being heads in heels in love with a guy is similar to Ella Mai's breakthrough single " Boo'd Up ."
• Like "Boo'd Up," the song was produced by DJ Mustard. (Ella Mai is signed to the California beatmaker's label 10 Summers Records). "Trip" originated with some chords that Mustard came up with using the beat making program Fruity Loops. He played the chords for Mai and while she worked on the lyrics he started doing the drums. By the end of that particular day's session, they'd completed the full song.
• The song finds Ella Mai overthinking a relationship, which is a trap she's personally fallen into before. She told Genius : "I definitely have been a situation where I felt like this might be too good to be true and you kind of take a backseat, and it's like, 'Maybe I should chill out?' But then, again, again, in the sense of what the song is, I come to find out that I was just making myself believe that, because at the end of the day, sometimes, it's not too good to be true. Sometimes it really can be a real love, you know?"
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10 Reasons to Love Traveling

Posted: April 29, 2024 | Last updated: April 29, 2024

Welcome to Reasons to Love Traveling!

What does traveling mean to you? Here are 10 of the many reasons I love traveling! In today's fast-paced, tech-obsessed world, social media may well be the perfect platform to showcase the world's beauty through the lens of travelers across the globe.

But travel is so much more than just getting that perfect Instagram shot for the ‘fans'. Travel should be meaningful to us all.

It should be exciting and inspiring, rejuvenating and grounding, educational and challenging, and most of all, it should be humbling.

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Introduction

So, here are my top ten reasons why I adore traveling:

As I approach the final semester of my university honors degree, the travel itch is more potent than ever. The pandemic may have thrown a wrench in my plans, but the moment I’m fully vaccinated, my flights will be booked. The travel bug has bitten hard, and there’s a world waiting to be explored.

When I finished school a year ahead of my peers, I seized the opportunity to live in the United Kingdom, embarking on extensive European adventures in 2017. That experience ignited my passion for travel, and there was no turning back.

For me, travel isn’t just a hobby; it’s an integral part of my life. Born in Cape Town, South Africa, I’ve been exploring the world since I was a mere six months old. With family scattered across the globe, from the United States to Down Under, my wanderlust was practically hardwired into me.

Travel is a remarkable journey that gifts us with unforgettable stories, cherished memories, and invaluable life lessons. It’s a window into our own souls and a bridge to understanding others. Like a refreshing reset button, it reminds us of life’s true priorities.

Traveling makes one force themselves out of their bubble and into the rest of the world, discovering new places, and new people; it's the best way to gain perspective on truly how beautiful life is.

Travel to leave our world a better place

Some places are doing remarkable work for conservation and wildlife protection and they are sadly struggling for funding.

I believe that people underestimate how travelling could impact the future. Not only does tourism aid individuals in countries which are economically struggling (low developed), exposure to different issues through travelling can make an actual difference. I have been lucky enough to travel to different National Parks in South Africa and one this I know is that the more exposure the better!

Travel to meet different cultures

Travel is our greatest teacher in matters of humanity, fostering appreciation, understanding, and respect for diverse viewpoints and lifestyles across the world. It’s a passport to expanding our horizons and embracing the beauty of our shared planet.

Often, cultures can be misrepresented or sensationalized in media, but when you dive into a foreign land and immerse yourself in the local way of life, you’re in for a fresh perspective on our global community. Respect is paramount during these encounters. If you encounter something unfamiliar or disagreeable, expressing your thoughts respectfully is the way to go.

Traveling opens doors to diverse cultures and ancient traditions, offering authentic encounters that teach us to embrace and celebrate these rich heritages. It’s a journey that helps us discover both the common threads that connect us and the beautiful distinctions that make us unique.

Travel to eat

When I was in Europe some might say I had suffered the ‘Heathrow Injection', if you don't know what the refers to, let's just say I had picked up a few extra kg's. But looking back now, I have absolutely no regrets whatsoever! I was happy, embracing the good old English Sunday roast and loving my surroundings. It's important to let yourself enjoy where you are in all aspects. Get the whole experience is what I say!

This might be one of my favourite reasons to travel! One thing you'll never find on a suggested packing list is a strict diet. Leave that at home! Just make sure you bring a healthy appetite and a willingness to taste new flavours and sample all of the local delicacies. Remember, mimosas are totally acceptable at breakfast and dessert is always a good idea! Indulge, go back for seconds and exercise when you get home.

Travel to escape reality

When I was backpacking Europe in 2017 I had bought an interrail pass, which allowed me to be as spontaneous as I wanted. Pick up and go here, move there, I went to Brussels just for one day on the bus. It's all possible, especially when you're doing a little solo travel. Travel enables us to be spontaneous and seek new experiences and places.

Foreign country, foreign language, foreign food, new reality indeed. We all need to fall off the radar and escape reality every once in a while, it's just a must. Travel allows us to enjoy anonymity in new and unexplored territories. It gives us freedom to live in the moment and it allows us to be anyone, to go anywhere and to do anything we like.

Travel to relax

In today’s hyperconnected world, the pressure to always be online and accessible is overwhelming. Since the pandemic, finding true rest and complete disconnection has become even more elusive.

Travel offers us an escape from life’s constant demands, dramas, and deadlines. It provides a precious opportunity to clear our minds, recharge our depleted energy, and truly detach ourselves from the digital world-our phones, Wi-Fi, emails, laptops, and social media. Instead, we reconnect-with ourselves, with one another, and with the serene beauty of the natural world and its wildlife.

Travel is not always a frantic race to check off every sightseeing spot on our list. Sometimes, it’s about taking a step back from our fast-paced, technology-driven lives. Let’s face it, we rarely find the time to unwind and disconnect from our daily responsibilities.

Travel to learn

Curious travelers aren’t just exposed to diverse landscapes, languages, and lifestyles; they also acquire fascinating knowledge while observing wildlife in their natural habitats, uncovering a region’s history, and savoring local flavors. However, travel’s educational benefits extend beyond the external world. It’s a journey of self-discovery, showcasing our ability to adapt and overcome challenges in unfamiliar territories. In those moments when you’re about to miss a train in a foreign land, you’ll be astounded by what you can achieve. Travel is, without a doubt, a transformative and enlightening experience.

Traveling is a remarkable teacher, and not all classrooms have four walls and an alarm bell. It’s an immersive experience that offers lessons in geography, history, culture, gastronomy, languages, biology, and more. In essence, travel is the ultimate classroom, enriching our minds in ways that textbooks and guidebooks can’t compare to.

Travel to explore

Whether you crave the rush of adrenaline and non-stop action or prefer unhurried siestas and complete relaxation, travel opens doors to explore with an open heart and an open mind. The concept of exploration may vary from person to person, shaped by individual circumstances and the particular phase of life one finds themselves in during their travels.

Travel is a venture that pulls us away from our comfort zones and ignites our curiosity to taste, see, and experience the novel wonders of the world. It serves as a perpetual challenge, beckoning us not only to adapt to unfamiliar surroundings but also to engage with diverse individuals, embrace spontaneous adventures, and forge unforgettable connections with friends and loved ones. This is precisely why we find countless reasons to fall in love with travel.

Travel for humility

We learn to recognise and be grateful for all of the things we take for granted at home in our own lives, and we gain an appreciation and respect for how others live. Travel teaches us to be tolerant, flexible and open-minded, and most of all it makes us humble!

This aligns with traveling for leaving the world a better place. Without a doubt, travel is the ultimate crash course in humility. As we cross borders, and oceans, we gain true perspective in our lives. We are really just a small piece of the bigger puzzle, of humanity…

Travel to be transformed

Transformation takes many shapes, to you it might mean visiting a conservation area, transformation might be giving your pair of shoes to a stranger in need. It all goes, just be mindful and considerate- it's very much worth it though!

Don't just travel for the sake of traveling. Travel to seek adventure, seek new things and feel alive! Take part in authentic experiences that will not only change the way you see the world, but that will also encourage self-reflection. Environmental awareness and global action will help protect and conserve our planet, participate where you can!

Travel to live out your bucket list dreams

Travel (like laughter) is the best medicine and long may it continue to take our breath away and turn us all into storytellers and committed custodians of our precious planet!

My bucket list item which I plan on fulfilling next year is to climb Kilimanjaro! Luckily in Cape Town I have a decent mountain to use for training if you ask me!

Every traveler's and persons bucket list is different. Whether you wish to watch the sun set over the Taj Majal, snowshoe on the side of an active volcano, witness Africa's Big Five a nd the Great Migration, or find your Zen on a yoga retreat in the Himalayas, if you can dream it, you can do it.

Bonus reason… TO HAVE FUN!

I cannot emphasise this enough, whatever fun means to you… do it! Get out there, meet new people, explore, push yourself out of your comfort zone, go bar hoping! Go and do whatever it is that makes you have fun and don't regret it! 

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Blinken’s China Trip Shows Both Sides Want to Stabilize Ties

Cooperation is not off the table but will not be the thrust of U.S.-China interactions.

Tuesday, April 30, 2024

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By: Rosie Levine ;   Carla Freeman, Ph.D. ;   Andrew Scobell, Ph.D.

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken traveled to China last week as part of a series of recent high-level contacts between Washington and Beijing. Although no major breakthroughs came out of the trip, it demonstrates that both sides want to prevent bilateral ties from sinking any lower, even as U.S.-China competition continues to intensify.

Tensions in the South China Sea remain a dangerous flash point, as the U.S. has responded to China’s aggressive actions there by strengthening its alliances and partnerships in the region and ramping up maritime military exercises. While it’s unlikely the two sides will come to a resolution any time soon on the wide range of bilateral and international domains of disagreement, Blinken’s trip highlighted key areas for U.S.-China cooperation and engagement.

USIP’s Rosie Levine, Carla Freeman and Andrew Scobell discuss what this visit tells us about the U.S. approach to China and what it means for relations between the two powers.

What was expected for Blinken’s visit to Beijing and did it deliver? 

Levine: The U.S.-China bilateral relationship is still marked by deep-seated tensions and intensifying strategic competition. The visit is the latest in a series of high-level contacts between the United States and China aimed at improving communication. This is Blinken’s second visit to China within the last 12 months. The last visit, in June, marked the resumption of communications after a period of frozen high-level contact following former House speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan in August 2022 and Blinken’s derailed February 2023 visit, which canceled in reaction to China’s spy balloon .

President Biden and Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s recent phone call built upon the shared agenda generated at their San Francisco meeting in November 2023. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen led an economic delegation to China earlier this month, and Foreign Minister Wang Yi and National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan have been meeting regularly over the past few years, including in Washington, Bangkok and Vienna. Notably, in April, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin resumed military dialogues with his Chinese counterpart in Hawaii, allowing for the first high-level, military-to-military exchange since November 2022.

Despite the higher frequency of contact, there was limited optimism that this visit would bring a significant change in the bilateral relationship. It was clear that Blinken approached the meetings with a wish list of agenda items , including cooperation on AI governance, managing the supply chain of precursor chemicals used in the production of fentanyl, risks of conflict over Taiwan, increasing hostilities in the South China Sea and warnings to Xi about China’s support for Russia’s war in Ukraine.

The areas where the meeting seemed to break ground were on the issues of cooperation on curbing the flow of synthetic opioids, a willingness to collaborate on AI governance and people-to-people ties. Blinken met China's minister of public security, Wang Xiaohong, and noted the early successes of the bilateral Counter Narcotics Working Group . He also pointed to official U.S.-China talks on artificial intelligence that will be held in the coming weeks. Blinken visited the New York University Shanghai campus and underscored the importance for the next generations of Americans and Chinese to better understand one another to solve shared challenges in the future.

Xi greeted Blinken and both reiterated the desire to stabilize the relationship. If Xi had failed to greet Blinken, it could have signaled de-prioritization of mending ties with the United States.

It is clear that Blinken sent various messages on issues of importance to American interests and global peace and security. One point Blinken underscored in his press briefing was the dissatisfaction from the U.S., NATO allies and G7 partners toward China for its role in supporting Russia’s war effort by supplying machine tools and other components Russia uses for producing ammunition. While it is clear that the message was delivered , it remains unclear if or how China will respond to this critique. Russian President Vladimir Putin is scheduled to travel to China in May, and there is little indication China will change its approach to its relationship with Russia.

What does Blinken’s visit signal about the U.S. approach to China? 

Freeman: Blinken’s visit marks a U.S. effort to steady the U.S.-China relationship. The administration’s policy of “managed competition” with China continues to define its approach but Washington now seeks to inject greater stability into the bilateral relationship with its rival by pursuing a number of key approaches.

First, Blinken’s visit made clear that there is no new framing for the bilateral relationship that might refocus it on expanding U.S.-China cooperation amid significant areas of difference between the two sides. However, Blinken laid out a set of U.S. priorities for its diplomacy toward China. Amid mistrust and friction across a range of issues, action-reaction dynamics have typified recent bilateral interactions, giving the relationship a risky unpredictability and further aggravating tensions. The effort to articulate a focused set of administration priorities for the relationship aims to curb this volatility by focusing bilateral diplomacy on key U.S. interests. These include the areas of potential U.S.-China cooperation mentioned above as well areas where the U.S. sees China’s policies and actions as harming the interests of the United States and its allies.

Second, the visit made clear that the administration will work to open and sustain more channels of bilateral communication to reduce the risk of miscalculation and military escalation between the two sides. A key priority is military-to-military communications, which Blinken emphasized is urgently needed to reduce the risk of an escalatory military encounter between the two countries facing off in the waters and skies in the Taiwan Strait and South China Sea.  

But these also include more diplomatic lines of communication, people-to-people ties and information flows that help reduce misunderstanding between the two sides. As Blinken underscored, information flows are also key to curbing trafficking in illicit drugs and their precursors, as well as other areas of transnational crime. Sustaining open channels will be a priority as the administration seeks to address its concerns on such sensitive issues as how China uses advanced U.S. technologies, as well as China’s industrial capacity.

Third, while Blinken carried a warning on the impact of China’s ongoing economic cooperation with Russia as “ powering ” the war in Ukraine, the top U.S. diplomat also suggested that the administration views China as a potentially constructive actor in helping to resolve international conflict, including in the Middle East. 

That Blinken offered no grand visions for the U.S.-China relationship during his visit to Beijing makes clear that the administration has no plans to reframe the U.S.-China relationship. Instead, Washington will focus on mitigating turbulence in the relationship through more robust diplomacy on issues of friction in the relationship. Cooperation is not off the table but will not be the thrust of U.S.-China interactions.

What does Blinken’s visit mean for U.S.-China relations? 

Scobell: Blinken’s recent three-day visit to China underscores both the value and limitations of in-person meetings between senior U.S. officials and their Chinese counterparts. During the on-going frosty era in U.S.-China relations, high-level direct dialogue is important. As Blinken noted before his meeting with Chinese Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi: “There’s no substitute for face-to-face diplomacy … in order to try and move forward, but also to make sure that we’re as clear as possible about the areas where we have differences … to avoid misunderstandings [and] miscalculations.” It is noteworthy that other more focused dialogues have resumed or are scheduled to begin in the near future. The latter includes military-to-military discussions, while the former includes talks on Artificial Intelligence.

But the limitations on face-to-face talks are also real. While objectively speaking, Xi is correct in reportedly saying to Blinken that “[t]he world is big enough to accommodate the simultaneous development and prosperity of both China and the United States,” this is frankly not the way leaders in Beijing — or in Washington for that matter — perceive each other and the tumultuous current global situation. China’s communist rulers perceive that the United States is trying to contain China militarily and restrain its economic growth. U.S. leaders, meanwhile, perceive that China’s communist rulers are actively working to undermine the rules-based international order and weaken the United States. China’s rulers believe that the United States is strengthening security ties with its allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific and beyond to encircle China while U.S. leaders believe Beijing is stepping up its coercive activities against multiple neighbors, notably Taiwan and the Philippines, as well as strengthening an alliance-like relationship with Moscow.

While Blinken’s discussions with Xi, Wang and other senior Chinese communist rulers last week were far from being dialogues of the deaf, it does appear that to at least to a considerable extent each side was talking past the other. That said, the good news is that both sides sincerely seem to want a more stable bilateral relationship and are prepared to try and work toward this end. The bad news is that each side blames the other for the abysmal state of U.S.-China relations and expects the other side to take the first step to ameliorate ties. At least neither side wants to take a step backwards.

The views expressed in this publication are those of the author(s).

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J. Cole (Ft. Miguel) – “Power Trip” Lyrics Meaning

Joanna holds a BSc in English Literature and uses her expertise in literary analysis to uncover the deeper meaning of her favorite songs.

The track is about the consuming nature of love and the power it holds over us. J. Cole uses his lyrical prowess to express a journey from youthful infatuation to a more mature, yet still overwhelming, love. This isn’t just a simple love song; it’s a story of longing, growth, and the struggle to balance these intense emotions with the realities of life.

Ever wondered what it’s like to be so caught up in love that it takes over your life? “Power Trip” gives us that story, in beats and bars. It’s more than just a love song – it’s a narrative about growing up, finding your place, and dealing with those hard-to-shake feelings.

“Power Trip” Lyrics Meaning

“Power Trip” immediately sets the mood: nights filled with love songs, constant drinking, and emotional turmoil. This repetition emphasizes the relentless nature of the narrator’s feelings. It’s a love that keeps him up all night, a metaphor for how consuming and incessant these emotions are.

Moving to the verses, J. Cole takes us back in time, revealing the depth of his feelings. References to his past, like sleeping in his mother’s house or struggling with rent, show how far he’s come. Yet, despite his success and growth, his feelings remain unchanged, perhaps even intensified. The song “Dreams,” mentioned in the lyrics, further connects to this theme, suggesting a long-standing infatuation.

The chorus’s return, “Would you believe me if I said I’m in love?” strikes as a plea for understanding – both from the object of his affection and the audience. It’s a vulnerable admission of his true feelings.

The second verse dives deeper into his emotional state. He’s caught in a power trip, not just of his own making but also of the one he’s in love with. The lyrics depict a typical scenario of unrequited love, where one’s feelings are so strong that they can’t help but feel a bit lost and out of control. The juxtaposition of his personal growth with his unchanging feelings for this person is striking.

In the bridge, we see a shift. There’s a realization that love is like a drug – it’s addictive, and it can take over your life. This realization brings a sense of self-awareness and a hint of regret. The song ends with a return to the chorus, bringing the story full circle. It’s a powerful narrative of love, growth, and the enduring power of emotions.

The Story Behind “Power Trip”

J. Cole talks about his past struggles with finances and his growth into a successful artist. However, this success didn’t alleviate his emotional turmoil; if anything, it amplified it.

The song connects to J. Cole’s earlier work, particularly the song “Dreams,” which he mentions in the lyrics. This connection shows that his feelings aren’t fleeting but have been a part of his emotional landscape for a long time. It speaks to the idea of a long-held infatuation or love that has been a driving force in his life.

“Power Trip” is more than a song about love; it’s about how our emotions can dominate our lives, regardless of other successes or changes we go through. It’s a candid look into the artist’s heart and mind, showing that even as we grow and change, some feelings remain constant, becoming a powerful force in our lives.

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Jhené Aiko Narrates Her Psychedelic 'Trip' Through Death, Love And Reawakening

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"Oblivion is kind of like nirvana, where you become nothing and you don't have to suffer over and over again," Jhené Aiko says. "You're free to just be nothing." Courtesy of the artist/Def Jam hide caption

"Oblivion is kind of like nirvana, where you become nothing and you don't have to suffer over and over again," Jhené Aiko says. "You're free to just be nothing."

Jhené Aiko is not of this world.

Somewhere between pop-oriented R&B and traditional soul, the singer-songwriter floats like an ethereal voice disembodied from typical format and genre distinctions. So when we talk one week prior to the unannounced release of her epic new album, it comes as no surprise that she's much more interested in easing into the big reveal rather than making a huge splash.

"I don't like hyping stuff up," she says. "It's personal. It's not something contrived or something I want to turn into this big deal.... I just want to share it without it being something people are expecting."

Several years in the making, Trip is totally unexpected. The autobiographical soundscape of Aiko's healing journey follows the loss of her brother, Miyagi Chilombo, to cancer in 2012, and her futile quest to replace that love with romantic relationships and vices that failed to fill the void.

The youngest of five siblings, each born two years apart, Aiko was closest in age and kinship to Miyagi before his death. "Often, when you're dealing with grief, it's kind of like you relapse," Aiko says. "Something little can stretch you all the way back to that moment and you're starting all over and reliving everything. So that keeps happening to me, but the older I get I feel like I'm finding a way to not let it completely disable me. My writing is like my therapy. That's what I turn to."

Most of the songs began as poems she penned in journals, often during trips she began taking in solitude to nature sanctuaries like Big Sur. Beyond the field trips, or even the drug-induced trips that drive much of the narrative, Aiko's odyssey rises to levels metaphorical and metaphysical as her quest turns further inward over the hour-and-a-half span of dreamlike, meditative grooves.

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Jhené Aiko, Trip

Aiko recorded Trip over the span of three years, largely in the Hollywood studio of producer No I.D., who signed her to his ARTium Recordings label in 2012, before self-releasing her Sail Out EP and Souled Out debut LP via Def Jam. Beyond collaborations with Mali Music and Brandy, the new album features her daughter Namiko Love, Aiko's father Dr. Chill and the "love of her life" and TWENTY88 collaborator Big Sean. More than the 22-song LP, the overarching title encompasses a movie , album and poetry book — or M.A.P. — intermittently released over the course of the first week, along with an audio mission statement that spells out her sweeping vision.

At 29, Aiko has experienced the pain of divorce and death. But Trip is about more than chasing love or a temporary high. As she explains, track-by-track, it's the confessional story of her grappling with the nature of desire rooted in all human experience as she measures her mistakes and awakens to her own power. She's a brave soul — equal parts vulnerable and visionary — for taking us along for the ride.

"A few years ago, I took my first road trip by myself to Big Sur. I was going through a difficult relationship, I missed my brother and was just going crazy. And I had taken some magic mushrooms with me. As I was driving up there, I was listening to instrumental music and classical music and singing over it out loud and talking to myself. I was recording everything on my voice memo. It wasn't even with an album or anything in mind; it was just for me. I just started doing that often. After Big Sur, I started hiking and writing and taking pictures. I formed a habit of escaping and going on these trips. I still do it and I find that it really helps me. Psychedelics aided in that. While recording new songs for this project, I revisited the notebook that I had been keeping. The song 'LSD' pretty much sets you up for the trip."

"One night I was in [the studio] with the Fisticuffs and we were partaking in marijuana and we were watching a documentary about Aokigahara, the suicide forest in Japan. My great-grandmother was born in Hawaii, but she's actually Japanese. My grandfather is Japanese, too. So I've always wanted to go. After my brother passed — actually, my whole life — I've been very interested in death. Not afraid of it, but interested and intrigued. I was watching that [documentary] and it was such a beautiful forest. Maybe people go there and they just feel at peace. Of course, everyone has different reasons for making that decision.

"It's definitely a place I've been in my mind: 'Hmm, if I were to decide to do that, how would I do it?' So we started with a guitar and I wanted to write a song about that place and go there in my mind. I know that sounds morbid, but it was true. It was a fantasy of me going there. It's not super obvious in the song, but I say how my feet keep touching the ground [and] it's not working for me. Then I'm saved by a guy. But in real life I was on a hike in Big Sur and I was getting emotional. Then I looked up through the trees and I saw the sun. It felt like the sun saved me, which, in itself, is [symbolic]: the Son of God or the sun in our solar system. It just felt like a love story.

"It's a double/triple entendre: The male voice that you hear throughout the album is the love interest or my conscience. He also represents the devil disguised as an angel, because he keeps offering me these drugs. It's like, 'Who are you, really?' He appears at first to be an angel, but then he turns into someone that is not."

"While We're Young"

"'While We're Young' is my ideal love situation. It's also the feeling of a new love, when you're kind of naïve and first falling in love with someone and super optimistic about everything. That starts the love story in the album."

"Moments" ft. Big Sean

"We actually worked on 'Moments' in Hawaii. I was on a trip with [Big] Sean and we recorded it out there. There were even some sounds that we picked up from hikes we took and put on the track. Sean really had the 'Moments' idea. I wasn't sure when we recorded it if we were going to have it be a part of our TWENTY88 [collaborative project] or for me or for him. But then, when it came down to it, I realized it fit perfectly within my storyline."

"OLLA" (Only Lovers Left Alive) ft. TWENTY88

"In my mind I have this whole vision of the end of the world, with alien invasions and meteors falling and only the lovers being spared their lives. It feels kind of prophetic to me. We're celebrating but we also have to continue to love each other so that we continue to thrive. I love that we turned it into a jam song, because in my mind we all find refuge in a skating rink. That's the point where all the lovers are meeting up. This is in the beginning, when the love story is still alive and thriving within the album.

"'OLLA' started off a lot more serious [because of] the track that I wrote it to. Then I got with Amaire Johnson, he produced 'One Man Can Change The World' with Big Sean. We work really well together; just straight jam sessions. He'd start playing a little something and I'd start singing a lyric. I loved the vibe. It's more like a party celebrating the fact that we're the only lovers left."

"When We Love"

"I don't even remember writing that song. I just remember recording it in, like, two hours. It all just came to me: It's like he's lying and telling me whatever he needs to say to keep me feeling this way. But I like that; do whatever you have to do to keep me here. It introduces [the period] when you start to feel more aware in love. It ushers in those question.

"I've been studying mindfulness since I was a teenager, just the whole concept of desire and the root of it. They say that one of the roots of suffering is desire. So it is deeper than just love."

"Sativa" ft. Swae Lee

"It's a Fisticuffs track and they know sativa is my favorite. They named the track 'Sativa,' so I knew no matter what I talked about on this song I wanted to keep the name, because it definitely feels like sativa. I had this melody for almost two years now and I just couldn't put it into words. Everyone, even No I.D., was like, 'Why don't you just put it on your album like that, so people can just feel what you're saying.' Then, at the very last minute, Amaire, who produces on the album, said, 'We should call Swae Lee.' And I'm a fan. So we had a session, he came through and he came through . That inspired me and I came up with new verses."

"New Balance"

"I started writing this when I had a crush on this boy. Then I fell out of the crush with him and I couldn't finish it. It inspired a great first verse but then I realized I didn't feel that way anymore, so I wasn't inspired. Then I found love again and was able to finish the song and really be extra, extra passionate about what I was saying. And the stuff in the first verse also applied to the new love.

"I've always wanted to work with John Mayer; he's in my top three artists of all time. So we called him to the studio and he brought his guitar and jammed out. I played him some stuff and he said, 'I'll play on that one.' After the new stuff he added, I added the new verse and everything else to it."

"Newer Balance (Freestyle)"

"[John] played a bunch of new stuff that he left with me. So I cut up one of his guitar tracks and put it onto 'Newer Balance,' which follows 'New Balance.' It's a transition song."

"You Are Here"

"'You Are Here' was honestly inspired by my current situation [with Big Sean], when I was like, 'This is so perfect.' When I'm really happy, I'm questioning. And when I'm really sad, I'm wondering is it going to be OK. This is when the doubt is really introduced and I'm like, 'You're the one that saved me from Jukai, don't wake me up from this dream and not be this person that I think you are.'"

"Never Call Me" ft. Kurupt

"I wrote this at the height of a very public breakup, so I was feeling a way, for sure. And I'd just taken some mushrooms, so it was like an exaggerated feeling. I know that a lot of girls, or people, period, feel that way: 'Don't talk to other people about me; just talk to me. We're the ones that were supposed to be in this relationship. Now I'm hearing things and people are asking me what I want them to do. You need to call me because I can't control what my older homies are thinking of the situation.'

"And Kurupt is one of those people. I'm a big fan of Kurupt, being from Los Angeles. He came out and performed 'Ain't No Fun' when I was at Coachella. When I was on the High Road Tour with Snoop Dogg, Kurupt was on the tour and everyday we would talk. He became my real-life uncle. And he was with me when all that stuff was going on [about my relationship] on the blogs. It was just a lot of negativity coming my way, and he literally had that conversation with me."

"Since I was young, I've dealt with addiction. I started taking sleeping pills when I was a pre-teen, and then drinking as a young teenager, then experimenting with drugs and prescription pills as an adult. When my brother passed it got worse, like a dependency. Whenever I was feeling unpleasant feelings, that's what I would turn to. And I'm like 90 pounds, so stuff like that really affects me. So then I started having liver problems and kidney problems. It was really affecting me mentally, too. Every time I was performing, even on those late night shows, I was on something. I just felt like it was important to talk about it. I don't like keeping secrets. I feel like to get passed it I have to share it. It's something that I'm still working through.

"'Nobody' is the most introspective and honest song I've ever done. I worked on it for awhile. Whenever I was just feeling really alone, I would write more and more. It was hard for me on some parts, but I wanted to have a really lyrical song where I didn't care whether people said I wasn't hitting this [or that] note just right. I'm a writer, first, and I wanted to share something that was lyrical and super personal.

"Making this whole M.A.P. — the movie, the album, the poetry book — definitely helped me put some things in the past. And I discovered psychedelics, which have helped me not want to even smoke weed. I'm not even smoking weed anymore.

"The mainstream songs glorify [prescription drugs], but it's actually horrible for you. And I think that it's important to talk about why you're doing these things. What's making you feel like you've gotta take pills every day? I'm not saying it's cool; I'm saying I don't know what to do so that's why I [was] doing it. But throughout this whole Trip I find out there's a better way."

"Overstimulated"

"'Overstimulated' is about a stimulant, so that's where I start talking about cocaine and Adderall — which, unfortunately, I've also experimented with. And [when I was recording] that song, I was on one and I was scared.

"We were already in album mode and we had to finish, so I felt pressure a little bit. Unfortunately, I turned to the wrong method of getting something done sooner. I love the song, though; I'm not going to lie. But I remember thinking, 'If my heart goes out right now.' I couldn't stop singing this song and trying to get it right. But I felt like I learned my lesson, because I went back [later] and, of course, I perfected it. Then I realized I can do it without that. I definitely made more sense of it afterwards. I'm almost 30 years old, so I feel like I don't have to do those things anymore to get things done. Shortcuts are not the answer.

"Those types of substances give you that false — it's not even confidence anymore. You just feel like you're on top of the world. But it's not coming from a place of real self-love. It's just superficial, which is why it [the story] goes into 'Bad Trip.' Because when you come down from all that stuff, you're like, 'What in the world? This is not right.'"

"Bad Trip (Interlude)"

"When I did mushrooms for the first time, I got super super emotional. I ate too many and I was around a whole bunch of strangers. I was away from my daughter. I was about to eat rice and it looked like worms. I was just confused."

"Oblivion (Creation)" ft. Dr. Chill

"Amaire and I were backstage at Big Sean's I Decided Tour and we were drinking Hennessy. There was a piano back there and he started playing. I started singing the verses, because it had been written already. We took that to the studio and just had a jam session and a drum circle around it.

"There's a poem [titled "Nobody"] by Emily Dickinson: 'I'm Nobody. Who are you? Are you Nobody too? Don't tell! They'd advertise.' That's the idea. I don't do this to get attention. I like to keep to myself, so oblivion is not the worst thing that can happen. Oblivion is kind of like nirvana, where you become nothing and you don't have to suffer over and over again. You're free to just be nothing. At least, that's what it means to me. That's why I sing, 'sweet oblivion.' It's just a philosophy I have.

"After 'Oblivion,' my dad [Dr. Chill]'s voice comes in. He's a doctor and he's super smart. I didn't really have a close relationship with him as a child because he and my mom were separated. But as I got older, we connected on a spiritual level. He's like 73 or 74. In the studio, it turned into this very spiritual jam session that was like 90-minutes long, and he just kept coming with wisdom. I knew he was going to say something crazy because, even in conversation with him, he always has some crazy life bars for you. That's probably the most time I've ever spent with my dad, the closest we've ever been, making these jams. So it was a special moment."

"Psilocybin" (Love In Full Effect) ft. Dr. Chill

"Plants are healing, and mushrooms are definitely a plant from God. The things that they open you up to are very, very special. So I chose to put that in 'Psilocybin.' I had drunk a lot of mushroom tea when I recorded that song. When I was writing it, it literally felt like I wasn't writing it. It felt like somebody or something was just channeling through me and I was saying these things: 'I'm the divine mother' or 'I have seeds of promise in my garden.' When I looked back I was like, 'Woah, this is trippy.' Psilocybin is definitely a powerful psychedelic that can open your mind. This song is all about that enlightening experience. That's one of my favorite ones, too."

"Mystic Journey (Freestyle)"

"Every time I would sit down to write to it, I couldn't because I just liked hearing the beat [No I.D. produced]. And then, at the last minute, something just came to me. I worked out of No I.D.'s Hollywood studio and he would always end up coming in and we'd have these deep conversations. He'd interrupt the whole session and, for the next seven hours, we're talking about life and philosophies and astrology and astronomy and science — literally every single thing. That one pretty much wrote itself, too. I just started singing it and then the words came out and it was a freestyle."

"Picture Perfect (Freestyle)"

"When I was in Big Sur I stayed at this place where they had speakers in the wall and I was just singing along. 'Picture Perfect' has a big role in the short film as well."

"Sing To Me" ft. Namiko Love

"It's a T-Wayne beat that he sent to me when I first met Sean [around] 2011. My daughter [Namiko Love] was only a few years old then. I was working on GarageBand and she and I were messing around with it. I found it on my old computer this year and thought we should totally do this. So I had her come in the studio and she loves being on the mic. I was standing there with her, teaching her how to breathe and figure out her notes. That was a special moment.

"She's the one that sort of wakes me up out of this whole trip, this dream state — which [is true] in real life. She's the one that brings me back to reality. Like, 'You need to get it together.' Especially the older she gets."

"Frequency"

"I worked with Mali Music on this one. First of all, he is anointed. He is like an angel; his presence is so positive. And his voice and writing are amazing."

"Ascension" ft. Brandy

"This is how I meditate. I ask myself questions and meditate on those questions: What do you do it for? What are you running toward? What is the path you're going to choose?

"This song is me running to the light at the end of the tunnel. I feel like I'm on the right path now and I'm on my way. I know I still have things to get over and things that are going to come my way, but I feel like I'm [headed] in the right direction.

"This is a special song, too, especially because Brandy is on it. Brandy and John Mayer were the only two people that I wanted on my dream album, and I got that. I'd [already] recorded the song in its entirety. [Then] we got in touch with Brandy, and I didn't know what she was going to do because there was no open space on the song. So she just recorded one of my verses, which was even cooler to me because she was singing something I wrote. And she sang it with so much passion that I was like, 'Dang!' She really elevated the whole message of the song."

"Trip" ft. Mali Music

"'Trip' is another song I worked on with Mali. I feel like he's someone who's very connected to a higher power. So I customized the song to what I'd say, but, for the most part, it was like he literally channeled something that needed to be said to me. And it was just magic.

"He said, 'Yeah, this song is going to be called 'Trip' and I think you should do this song. And I thought, wow, he didn't even know the project was going to be named Trip . I felt like it was the perfect song to end the album. It sums up everything. And it also feels like I'm still on this trip and it's still going on, but the path has been cleared and I have a better vision of it."

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trip noun ( JOURNEY )

• You should always check your oil , water and tyres before taking your car on a long trip.
• How about a trip to the zoo this afternoon ?
• She's going on a trip to New York, all expenses paid .
• The travel company has written giving information about the trip.
• He's always going off around the world on business trips, leaving his wife to cope with the babies by herself.
• break-journey
• circumnavigation

trip noun ( FALL )

• collapse under someone's/something's weight
• collapse/fall in a heap idiom
• drop like flies idiom
• knock someone over
• let go idiom
• overbalance
• parachutist
• trip (someone) up

trip noun ( EXPERIENCE )

• abstinence-only
• non-intoxicant
• non-intoxicating
• pill-popping
• solvent abuse
• substance abuse

trip verb ( LOSE BALANCE )

• fall She slipped and fell.
• drop Several apples dropped from the tree.
• collapse Several buildings collapsed in the earthquake.
• crumple He fainted and crumpled into a heap on the floor.
• tumble A huge rock tumbled down the mountain.
• plunge Four of the mountaineers plunged to their deaths when their ropes broke.
• The bowler tripped as he was delivering the ball .
• She tripped and fell over.
• I tripped as I got off the bus .
• She tripped over the rug .
• I tripped on a piece of wire that someone had stretched across the path .

trip verb ( MOVE )

• bowl down/along something
• make good time idiom
• make haste idiom

trip verb ( SWITCH )

• anti-static
• capacitance
• electricity
• high-voltage
• non-electric
• non-electrical
• non-electronic
• solid-state
• transistorized

trip verb ( EXPERIENCE )

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