Reisinn – Travel with Meaning

Life is a Journey

What is the meaning of life? – When we asked ourselves this question, it seemed natural to begin by exploring the meaning of the word itself. What are we really talking about when we speak of “meaning”?

At the same time, we had just started to travel – and noticed how each journey changed us.

What we then discovered about the German word for meaning (“Sinn”) surprised us: Sinn, related to the English word sense, comes from the Old High German word sin, which stands for “way” or “journey”. The verb sinnan can accordingly be translated as “to travel”, “to wander”, or “to strive”. It developed from the Indo-European root sent, which means “to travel”, “to go”, or “to move”. Closely related is the Latin word sensus or sentire, meaning “to feel” or “to perceive”. In its original sense, Sinn thus carries the message:

To feel the journey.

And so, the meaning of life reveals itself as the journey of life. The goal is not somewhere far ahead – the path itself is the goal:

It is about experiencing life with all our senses.

We experienced diverse landscapes, plants, animals, dishes, and beverages, along with distinctive atmospheres and small, easily overlooked details. Through the people we met, we encountered new or almost forgotten ways of seeing and different approaches to life. Often, we have traveled part of the journey together. Our worldview and way of life in the so-called Western world is inherently limited and by no means the “measure of all things”. Other people, other countries, other perspectives – they enrich us and invite reflection. We learn from one another, including from animals and plants. Ultimately, we are all part of an indivisible whole: people, animals, and plants are connected to each other.

Outer travel is always accompanied by inner movement.

It changes how we see the world, sharpens our perception, and allows us to learn something new. Travel with us through landscapes and cultures – discover what has touched us and how inner movement can arise as we experience the beauty of our Earth with all our senses.

From these thoughts and feelings, Reisinn was born.