Travel sickness
Travel sickness (kinetosis) is a malaise with nausea that arises through motion stimuli while driving, flying or at sea – when eyes and the sense of balance report contradictory signals. At the Kyborg Institute we consider the theme additionally on a soul-related level.
Our reading
In our reading, travel sickness has to do with loss of control: whoever sits at the wheel themselves mostly does not feel sick – whoever is “at the mercy” of another driver, rather does. Behind it we see a theme of basic trust: to feel secure even when one does not steer the situation oneself right now. For some it also helps that they feel rigidly “bound to their place” and can only open themselves to the new with difficulty.
What does that mean in practice?
- Direct the gaze into the distance, fresh air, breathe calmly.
- Practise composure – trust that it will go well even without one’s own control.
Frequently asked questions
What is travel sickness?
Travel sickness (kinetosis) is a malaise with nausea that arises through motion stimuli while driving, flying or at sea – when eyes and the sense of balance report contradictory signals.
How does the Kyborg Institute read travel sickness?
In our reading, loss of control plays a role: whoever sits at the wheel themselves less often feels sick. Behind it we see a theme of basic trust – feeling secure even when one does not steer the situation.
Change history · last updated on
- — Notes shortened, text tidied.
- — Address of this entry localised: it now carries the English term instead of the German one. The old address redirects.
- — First English version.
Sources
- D. Harald Alke: Gesundheitslexikon (Health Encyclopedia). A detailed account of health-relevant topics and therapeutic methods; bundled, overlapping experiences from around 30 years of life counselling with clients. Kyborg Institute.
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