Hi, Ahmed

Fascinating post ... and I like that it is not a generic leadership post:)

I was confused at first about your use of the term "prisoner", but you cleared that up nicely at the end.  With that understanding, your thoughts resonate with me.

I have never had to move from one country to another, but I know something of moving from one culture to another.   Even with common language, dress, and some customs, the move from living on a farm in rural Missouri to living in a mid-sized urban community includes many of the same questions that you pose.

I tend to summarize by asking myself "Why am I here, instead of there?".

As to your question about being a prisoner of my own thoughts, I would answer "Yes, many times over".  I think this is a human condition, where we construct limits, guidelines, rules, barriers, and so on, all based on assumptions or perceptions ... none of which are the reality in which we actually live.

I get the impression that your move to Thailand was involuntary.  Is this correct?   How might your perceptions change, based on whether it was your decision or someone else's?

John