[Advanced] The Point of Travel

in one way or another
= in some way that is not known yet

Ex) We'll get out of this mess one way or another.

in a nutshell
= in a few words; concisely

Ex) Just give me the facts in a nutshell

take something (for example)

= used to give an exmaple of something

Ex) People love British cars. Take the Mini. In Japan, it still sells more than all the other British cars put together.

preoccupation

= when someone thinks or worries about something a lot
Ex) The management’s preoccupation with costs and profits resulted in a drop in quality and customer service.

petty

= small and unimportant
Ex) Prisoners complain that they are subjected to too many petty rules and restrictions.

imbue somebody/something with something

= to fill somethiing or someone with a particular feeling
Ex) Her poetry was imbued with a love of the outdoors.

therapeutic

= relating to the treatment or cure of an illness
Ex) I find gardening very therapeutic.

pilgrimage

= a journey to a holy space for religious reasons
Ex) Muslims try to go on a pilgrimage to Mecca at least once in their life.

commune with somebody/something 
= to communicate with a person, or god, or animal, especially in a mysterious spiritual way

Ex) Take time to relax and commune with nature

divine

= coming from or relating to God
Ex) Some fans seem to regard the players as divine beings.

psychotherapy

= the treatment of mental illness

immemorial

= starting longer ago than people can remember
Ex) Her family had farmed that land since time memorial.

be out of touch

= to not have the latest knowledge about a subject, situation, or the way people feel

Ex) I don't knnow what kind of music kids listen to these days - I'm really out of touch

head off

= to start a journey or leave a place
Ex) What time are you heading off?

articulate 
= to express in words

Ex) I found myself unable to articulate my feelings.

sensuality

= the expression or suggestion of physical, especially sexual,  plaesure or satisfaction

rigor

= high standards

Quiz
1. In a (        ), the point of travel is to go to places that can help us in our inner evolution.

2. Religions used to take travel much more (         ) than we do now.

3. We no longer believe in the (          ) power of journeys but certain parts of the world still have a power to change and (         ) the wounded parts of us.

Questions

1. What is the point of travel according to this video?
2. Do you have any travel experience that empowered you to be a better person?