We often complain about how we are trapped in our own small surbaban bubble and don't get to experience the world outside. Sometimes I do feel this way, and that is one of the reasons why I was so excited to fly away to the Caribbean for spring break. My family and I went to St. John in the US Virgin Islands, and the culture and atmosphere could not be more different.
I love it on that island. It's small, crammed, and loud. There are no sidewalks, small one way streets, and it's always a challenge to get around. You don't always feel safe. There are bright colors, exotic smells, and beautiful scenery. I think that I enjoy it so much there because of the large contrast between there and home. Being in that different surrounding made it frighteningly clear that their is so much more outside of our bubble than we could imagine.
The truth is we are in our bubble. It's annoying to believe we are missing out on the diversity of the world just because of where we live. It's bothersome to think about all that is going on that we don't see. This is the reality of the bubble.
But then again we must also appreciate where we live. We are almost always safe. We have food, homes, water, good schools, and an immense amount of luxuries. Some are satisfied with the suburban life, for it provides stability and security. This is also the reality of the bubble.
No matter which way you look at it, we all know of life outside of the suburbs. Yet by traveling, exploring, and gaining knowledge about the rest of the world, we might not feel so stuck.
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