The excitement precedes in planning an outing beyond your secure boundaries. The expectations are high and the probable of unknown are sometimes daunting, Everything you are likely to encounter on your way may be as mysterious that are not fathomed in your imaginations of schemes., The new places and surroundings are breathtaking, inviting that fill one with awe. The anticipations of enriching your experiences and memories are waiting to be unfold. It looks that strange and visible views are most welcomed, which are nowhere in your perceptions. It delights you that there are things to be relished, seen and shared. The wide panorama of scenes, places, etc consumes your imagination and your filled with a sense of fulfillment of desired goals You conclude that it was worth the effort, time and resources, When you leave your known boundaries, the culture, traditions, customs , food habits, dress, people in new surroundings hit you like a bolt from the blues, and which can unnerve you for a moment, You have decided and prepared to face the eventualities to know for yourself first hand and assimilate however momentarily its effects. It does broadens your view and horizon of the world at large from your protected cocooned existence of secure predictable surroundings, The differences impact your psyche and realization dawns on you of acceptance and knowing that there is a wide world outside our own experiences and controlled expectations. Once you have merged with the pleasures, joys of the new outings, there seems to be an urge to call it a day and desire to return to your old background.
Why do we have this urge to go back to our own surroundings as quickly as possible, notwithstanding all the wonderful experiences that we possibly encountered and did not record any unpleasant bitter memories? Is it because in a new place we are totally stripped of our personal identity. Our position, status, importance are irrelevant. One is just a number in the vast ocean of human surroundings. One is neither recognized, wished or acknowledged, but just hi , bye that greet you, A small circle of friends is the comfort of your security and the total world for the moment. You miss all the familiar places and jaunts that were part of your daily routine, The food, traditions, customs activities that you were immersed earlier seem to beckon you, You are at a loss in the new environment to adjust to your inner self and self-worth and status Hence the urge to return is basically to regain your lost identity and prominence in your old surroundings. No matter how difficult our existence might have been, it is no substitute for good things in life the new place has to offer, The dependence on others has crippling effect on your ability to express yourself. Besides the routine activities that occupied your time leave a vide void, The time one spent with friends etc is reminding you that the new transplantation is not taking permanent roots at all In our own surroundings we regain our lost identity, worth, status, recognition, which we cherish and which makes our life worthwhile and meaningful That is the reason we would like to go back to our surroundings at the earliest, in spite of enjoyment, enrichment and comforts, the new environment has to offer which are of fleeting nature Nelson Lopes Chinchinim
