coming home after a year of travel feels strange

After spending a whole year traveling—hitchhiking through Latin America, learning yoga in India, and even walking a pilgrimage in Spain—I thought coming home would be a relief. But honestly, it’s been a bit weird. I’m back in my own apartment, juggling remote classes and work, and on paper, everything looks great. I’m more productive than ever, and I’m even picking up new hobbies and skills. But every now and then, I get these intense waves of emotion out of nowhere. Sometimes it’s pure excitement, sometimes it’s just a rush of energy that leaves me feeling almost jittery. It’s not sadness or anger, just this wild surge that I can’t quite explain. I remember learning a meditation technique to help with this, but it doesn’t always do the trick. I can’t help but wonder if anyone else has come back from a long trip and felt like this. It’s like my mind and body are still on the road, even though I’m back home. Maybe it’s just the shock of going from wild adventures to everyday routines. Or maybe there’s something about travel that changes you in ways you don’t notice until you’re back in your old life. It’s comforting to know I’m not alone in this, but it’s also a little frustrating that I can’t just settle back in like nothing happened. Anyone else ever feel like they’re caught between two worlds after a big trip? #travelstories #cominghome #midlifereflections #Travel