For the past 14 years, you’ve been separating fact from fantasy in your intellectual quests, spiritual initiations, and long-term goals. It’s easy to get swept away by the lofty ideals of glamorous teachers, mass movements, and trendy “van life” influencers. But how much do their glossy facades reflect reality? If you’ve been lured to spend more time documenting your journeys than savoring them, take a pause to recalibrate. When you embrace the boredom, discontent, and occasional messiness of expanding your horizons, you’ll discover a kind of wisdom that’s timeless.