Benefits of living far from family

As a "nomad", I am constantly on the move. Traveling to different countries and cities depending on my mood and motivation. In today’s world, it’s common for family members to live far apart, some people even live a continent away from their closest family member.

Although it might be emotionally hard, and we are often reminded by the distance that separates us from our loved ones, it is also beneficial in some regards.

Here are the 4 benefits you get from living far from your family and relatives.

1.You learn to make your own decisions:

Parents has such a powerful influence over the way we think and the way we make decisions. You may be someone who can’t make decisions without your parents regards, or not being able to keep them out of decision making despite how hard you want. One of the benefits of living far from family is you get to decide on your own, family can’t be there to decide for you or to influence your decision making. You get to explore your own beliefs, motivations, convictions, and ambitions and take the plunge of decision making on your own.

You start to see this as a new phase of your life, and realize you have to adjusted to being on your own and taking on challenges without your family around.

2. You start thinking independently:

Family is like a pillar. They provide the emotional and spiritual support that you need to become a better person. But when you take away that support, you start seeing things from an independent perspective and begin tending to your affairs in your own way.

3. Being far from family tests your limits and builds a strong self-reliance.

You’ll learn to know when to rely on just you, and when to ask for help from those around you. To be far from family help you build your self-confidence.

4. Away from family teaches you how to love yourself.

Once you learn that going out alone is a great way to get to know you. You’re confronted with the imperfections and flaws you have, and in that confrontation, you learn that it’s okay to have them. Loving yourself for who you are is the greatest gift.

After a long trip abroad, and when you are finally back home, you will also find out that distance brings you closer to your loved ones. In my case, I am away for an extended period of time, I won't see my mother before another week, I will be back to celebrate Christmas and New Year with my family and loved ones. Even if we talked often on the phone, things has changed since I left for this trip. When I will be back in Canada, I would have evolved in some manner and she can see me as an adult evolving, not a child who needs to be taken care of....although in my mother's eyes, no matter how old I am, I will always be her little boy.

I love you and miss you dearly mom xoxoxo

VTL