Comments on: Karma When Traveling

By: Erica Johansson

Erica Johansson — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 12:25:59 +0000

Thanks for commenting!

By: Dalton Dibenedetto

Dalton Dibenedetto — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 11:44:38 +0000

your new share!

By: bad karma when travelling? « Kiwitravelwriter

bad karma when travelling? « Kiwitravelwriter — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 07:03:30 +0000

[...] When it comes to not paying for something, I’ve failed once — in London in 2007. Afterwards I got such bad conscience that I promised myself to return the next time I visited London to pay. If I recall correctly I had spent the day in Chelsea and was heading towards Victoria Station. As I walked along Elizabeth Street in Belgravia I caught sight of The Chocolate Society and couldn’t resist the temptation. After ten minutes and one chocolate smoothie I glanced at the bill in front of me. £3.95. I looked around. Crowded. Almost ten people waiting in line. Only one employee. I can just walk out of here and leave the unpaid bill on the table and no one will notice. And that’s exactly what I did. I don’t know why I did it, but I know two things for sure: I’ll never do it again, and when I next travel to London I won’t leave without having stopped by The Chocolate Society. READ MORE OF THIS ARTICLE HERE [...]

By: Erica Johansson

Erica Johansson — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 15:00:34 +0000

Thanks Kristine. I agree with you that it’s touching when locals and travelers make an effort to help out. I often found this to be the case in New York. Thanks for stopping by!

By: kristine

kristine — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 17:19:40 +0000

What a great read! I agree with you on much of this – what you put into the world through thoughts and actions does come back to you. And I must say, as a traveller I have benefitted from so many small acts of kindness by locals and other travelers alike. It is touching. Great blog by the way – I came here by way of Wendy’s escape from New York – will be back! kristine

By: Erica Johansson

Erica Johansson — Sun, 31 May 2009 13:42:20 +0000

Thanks, Cate. Mindful spending is something I need to concentrate on myself. Am glad I found that 7 Principle’s of Mindful Wealth report. There’s a lot of insightful stuff there as well.

By: Cate

Cate — Sat, 30 May 2009 22:35:51 +0000

Superb post! personally I really need to focus on the mindful spending. Yes we are all equal, but too often some of us out there forget this and either treat others badly or let others treat them badly. Really insightful stuff here thanks for writing and sharing it. Cate’s last blog post..Forbidden no more – Beijing’s city within

By: Erica Johansson

Erica Johansson — Sat, 30 May 2009 17:26:06 +0000

Hi Priyank,
Yes, that does sound a bit strange. Often it’s the other way around. If you don’t mind my asking, what made you start eating meat?

By: Erica Johansson

Erica Johansson — Sat, 30 May 2009 17:24:28 +0000

Thanks, Lola! I do understand and respect your choice as well, since I have been carnivorous myself at one time. Everyone has to find their own truth; do what feels right to them.

By: Erica Johansson

Erica Johansson — Sat, 30 May 2009 17:22:29 +0000

Thanks, Melissa. “What goes around comes around.” That’s true indeed. And traveling is probably one of the best teachers there is.

By: Erica Johansson

Erica Johansson — Sat, 30 May 2009 17:20:22 +0000

Thanks for your comment, Jen. You did the right thing. I totally understand that you joked about doing it, though!

By: Final_Transit

Final_Transit — Sat, 30 May 2009 01:03:26 +0000

Hi Erica, Its kinda strange for someone like me who grew up as a vegetarian to switch to eating meat at the age of 25. I still can't manage to eat if the meat has bones in it (feels very carnivorous)! But, as you point out, there are several ways to regulate your karma and vegetarianism is one of them, albeit an important one. I like your last line. The world around you does change if you approach it with a smile. Priyank Final_Transit’s last blog post..Archery: Bhutan’s National Sport

By: Lola

Lola — Fri, 29 May 2009 22:01:40 +0000

Excellent, insightful post! While I'm on the other end of the eating lifestyle spectrum (pretty new carnivorous), I do understand and respect your reasoning in terms of eating all organic/vegan Lola’s last blog post..Postcard: Hide Or Seek

By: Melissa

Melissa — Fri, 29 May 2009 19:12:19 +0000

This is an excellent post. Kharma is real, and it is the guiding light for everything I do. As my mother always said, "what goes around comes around." Traveling has always been my teacher for so many of life's lessons, and you summed the main points up perfectly. Treat everyone (including animals) with respect no matter thier background, race, status, or income. Thank you for sharing such beautiful wisdom. Melissa’s last blog post..A Dreamy Giveaway

By: jen laceda

jen laceda — Fri, 29 May 2009 17:02:39 +0000

Great thoughts (and actions), Erica. My husband and I were recently faced with a temptation to walk off a 33-Euro bill at a bar in Barcelona. It was busy, they restaurant was being filmed by a local tv crew, etc. After numerous attempts to pay the bill, we could have easily walked off without anyone noticing because of the hoopla around us. But we didn't. We toyed with a "what-if we just walked out" situation and joked about it, but we knew in our hearts that it was a cruel thing to do. jen laceda’s last blog post..Israel's 10 Greatest Hits