Like you, I thought about all the dangers of traveling before I made my decision to get on a plane. So this is how I made my decision. Like all big decisions I weigh the pros and cons. In my case, I was offered a free flight from Los Angeles to Philadelphia to go to Woodward Skate Camp with my good friends at Dogwood Skateshop. What that meant to me was fresh air, a break from reality, and a very cost effective trip. I compared all these great things to the pandemic.
Pros & Cons
I don’t think anyone can tell you how to make a decision to travel, but it is your responsibility to feel like whatever your decision you make is the right one. There are some reasons why you shouldn’t travel, like if you are a naturally anxious person about your health, or you’re a hypochondriac. In this case I recommend you stay home if you’re just going to stress about covid the entire plane ride. However, if you’re a little worried but think that your trip will alleviate some stress then go somewhere relaxing. The chances of you catching covid if you’re a relatively healthy person and you take as many precautions as you can, are slim.
A lot of the fear surrounding covid is toxic and is causing way too much stress which actually inhibits your immune system.
Breathe through your nose deeply.
Prioritize Relaxation
Unless of course you are traveling because of an emergency, make sure you’re getting enough time to relax out in the sun. The sun should be one of your priorities, take your shirt off, soak in as much Vitamin D from the sun that you can without burning of course. Your immune system will thank you. Breathe in some fresh air too and drink some clean water. Remember the elements: Earth, Wind, Fire and Water. Put your feet in some soil, breathe fresh mountain air, soak in some warm sunshine, and drink some fresh spring water. Visit findaspring.com to see where your nearest spring is at. Not that I went and got spring water on this trip, but I wish I did, I just drank plastic bottled water. I don’t know what’s worse, plastic bottled water or tap water?
Be Grateful for What You Can Do
In the end, this trip is about getting out of your routine and being with friends. This is such a strange uncertain time that I can’t really be certain if I can have many more of these trips, I don’t like to think too dismally, but it’s hard to know for sure, so cherish what you have right now, and what you can do. Flights are cheap, if you’re far from your family and your friends go visit them, tell them you love them, because you don’t know if you’ll ever get the chance to do that in person again. Be safe and be prepared for any scenario. If you have comments, want to call me an idiot or something, leave them below or reach out to me on Instagram @kyleknob.
