A Journey to Find Myself in Jeju: Dirty Soles, Clean Heart. A Muted Journey Filled with the Sounds of the Inner Self

People say they travel to find themselves. How does one discover oneself at a travel destination? Perhaps it is possible through the process of recovering the senses of daily life in an unfamiliar place, or discovering novelty within the spaces of daily life. If travel is the process of recovering daily senses in an unfamiliar place, and walking is the process of discovering novelty in daily spaces, then travel and walking are quite similar. Therefore, whenever I travel, I make sure to walk and stroll along the ordinary paths of that destination for a long time. Jeju is a wonderful space for discovering "myself" in such a way. You can mute the noise of the outside world that has prevented you from hearing the voice of your heart in daily life, and walk for a long time with the vast sky and sea on either side. There is never a moment of boredom, as the colors of the sky, the shapes of the clouds, the warmth of the light, and the strength of the wind all change depending on the time and space. Let us go for a walk here in Jeju. You could even call it a grand walking tour. You can boldly turn "OFF" your smartphone and the SNS you usually spend hours looking at. This is because to discover yourself, you must turn off the external sounds you listen to habitually. Let us walk for a long time until the soles of our shoes become dirty and worn. Just as exercise makes the body tired but the mind feel refreshed, as the soles of your shoes become worn and loose, your thoughts become clear and your heart settles, becoming as transparent as a warm cup of tea.