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 On my way back from Kenting, one of Taiwan’s most famous vacation spot that is known for its beaches, abundant sunshine, and a year-round holiday vibe, I had been thinking about what the essence of a road trip is. While the need to reach the destination was what leads to the initial intention of going on a road trip, it is certainly not the most valuable part of the trip. If we view the destination as the end goal, we only spent a short amount of time at the destination compared to the length we spent on the entire trip. Taking my road trip to Kenting as an example, my family and I spent a significant amount of time in the car while only spending a relatively brief time at the various sites. And yet, the joy we experienced was certainly not compromised as opposed to what we had believed. As kids, my brother and I used to have all the time with our friends and family. Now, all grown up, we have many responsibilities during our day that we almost never have time to hang out. Being in the car for hours gave us the perfect time to catch up on our lives while enjoying the view. With this experience, I would therefore say that the process of reaching the destination and the experience we get on the way are more important than the actual destination itself. 

This lesson is applicable to a lot of experience in life. While it is important to work toward the goal and an end result, the process matters more than the outcome for the majority of the time. Similar to my Kenting trip, the outcome is almost always a point in a continuous line. It takes hours to get to Kenting, but the visit only takes an hour maximum. It just does not make sense that the outcome is valued more than the process when it represents the performance and experience of a brief moment. Finally, I would like to end this post by noting that every moment is a big moment and deserves maximum attention and effort.