Travel can take us far beyond familiar places — and sometimes beyond the boundaries we’ve created for ourselves. From first trips after loss to adventures around the world, this reflection explores the unexpected lessons that come from packing a bag, stepping outside your comfort zone, and continuing to go.

Even life's happiest moments can feel bittersweet when someone you love is missing. This heartfelt reflection explores how a simple piece of advice — "Fix your face!" — became a reminder to stop letting grief steal the joy of the moments still unfolding around us.