I wrote about tools on the last blog entry, mental tools that we develop and gather during life and use them for different kind of tasks. Wondering what kind of tools I have, is quite normal because of two reasons. One is the fact that soon I'm 25 years old. That means that I should have already at least some tools. The another fact is that travelling makes me think a lot these things. I have travelling through Finland about a week now.

The same happened when I hitchiked all the way to Germany, using ships and trains every now and then, when it was better idea than showing a thumb. I had a lot of time think about things - you know how much you just have to stand and wait when trying to hitch a ride. I think it very healthy, to force yourself to think about your life and what you want it to be. Not too often, but at least sometimes. When I'm home, I don't have as much chances to think about these things. Doing things like studying takes most of my concentration.

When I travel to some place, it also makes me travel somewhere in myself. When I found out in Germany that it's not very wise go to Netherlands where I originally wanted to travel, I had to make a peace with my own mind. It was a question of principle: in Finland I decided travel to Netherlands. Even though I saw many places and learned many things about foreign countries, the longest journey happened in me. I realized, that I don't have to be a slave for my principles. That made me feel free.

A life itself is the longest journey. 25 is just a number, but it reminds me that I have been learning things during these first years of mine. I have found some tools, which doesn't mean material wealth. The most important tools are in my head, but I still keep learning to use them. I still find new kind of situations where I have to use them unique way. Sun is smiling to me. It's easier to smile back when you know that you are free. I smile back. This is just the beginning!