Transformative Experiences?

InChargeMan · 2017-01-18T17:09:57+00:00

Sex change?

wally592 · 2017-01-18T20:50:37+00:00

If I was planning a 10-14 day vacation away, I'd do something I've always wanted to do but haven't made time for (yet) .. backpacking trip in Alaska. I love Boy Scouts and the camping/outings with my son. I've found out I can hike just fine with a pack and sleep just fine in a hammock or solo tent and eat just fine with trail food, water filter, and small stove. Am I ready for a long trip to Alaska? Who knows? I figure the intentional discomfort would be a good thing, and I'd love it.

If that's not an option, I'd do something like hike a chunk of the Appalachian Trail. I would consider doing that by myself. Wouldn't do something crazy like Alaska alone. But I'd be fine hiking on my own for 6-7 days on the regular trails here in the Eastern US.

abdada · 2017-01-18T17:04:46+00:00

Most transformative thing I ever did was work a mailboat for a few weeks.

Shit pay, shit food, shit living arrangements, shit bars and shit hookers but it showed me things I never experienced in any preplanned digital conference. I did it again a decade later and it was even better.

Not even sure it's an option anymore since mail is dead, but look way outside the box if you want some real transformation. A week is probably enough time to immerse yourself in a contrary experience.

SampsonBrass · 2017-01-19T13:23:23+00:00

The kind of shit you describe as useful to you in the past would do nothing but piss me off. Nothing but a bunch of Pinocchios in a Geico commercial.

https://youtu.be/IzCAbRlj_gc

Maybe you should look for something that tests you rather than blows smoke up your ass.

saint_chalet · 2017-01-18T18:57:19+00:00

If you've had such success with those courses, why are you looking for another round of transformation. Those courses are designed to have you leave thinking you've made lasting changes but would consider returning for maintenance. Like a car.

Fuck that. Go away with buddies and have some fun. Actually talk to them, experience time with them.

470_2_700_nm · 2017-01-18T19:07:51+00:00

I prefer to just have weekends and weeks where it's just me and male friends, either hunting, fishing, or hanging out.

Floaty_McBoatface · 2017-01-18T23:15:20+00:00

Go somewhere that is culturally challenging and wing it. Maybe fly to Calcutta and work for Mother Theresa's Missionaries of Charity working with dying people.

Alpha_Rising · 2017-01-18T23:14:37+00:00

Dunno where you live, but Zion National Park is pretty epic. Loads of great hikes with amazing scenery. Hiking the Pacific Northwest would be killer too.

NevrEndr · 2017-01-19T12:13:37+00:00

Machu Piccu/ Ahuasca retreat in the jungle of Central America / Amsterdam

sempernullus · 2017-01-19T01:02:04+00:00

Instead of going somewhere why not do something like put together an event in your town for something you enjoy. Build a team, get volunteers, sponsors, attendees, etc.

Take the time you would spend finding yourself & build your network by adding value to an entire community. May be long run more productive than finding yourself on some immersive journey.

midlifedick · 2017-01-23T02:58:29+00:00

Hookers.

Title	Transformative Experiences?
Author	resolutions316
Upvotes	3
Comments	25
Date	January 18, 2017 4:57 PM UTC (9 years ago)
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