It's a hard time to be a Nomad!
Never did I imagine there would be a world crisis forcing me to stay put. Yet, here we are and it doesn't look like it's going to end anytime soon.
However, I wouldn't say this static time is lost time. I am learning a lot and starting to shift my focus from the next adventure to focusing on why I do what I do. What is it that makes me crave adventure? Why do I feel antsy being in one spot for a long time? What is it that is important in life? What makes a fulfilling life?
I want to live a free life and part of living freely is being free of addictions. It is okay to do things for personal enjoyment but when those things begin to control your life and keep you from feeling at peace then they aren't as freeing or fulfilling as they could be.
Wanderlust, I have it, and to be honest, it's probably not the worst thing to be addicted to! However, for the last few months it has kept me from being at peace and happy with life. It was a craving that was hard to shake. With no other options with work and Covid though, I had to figure out how to get through the withdrawal.
Here was my strategy:
Firstly, Live in the Moment. Feel the elements around yourself, focus on the sights , smells, and the emotion of the moment. By doing this everything becomes richer, more exciting, and memorable. We only have right now. It's important in the moment to make good choices for our choices will follow us into the future. However, whatever is going on around you in the moment, pay attention to it!
Secondly, trying something new! Pick up a new skill, hobby, or work on building up your relationships with people. Do something that puts you outside your comfort zone for that is the best place for personal growth to occur.
Lastly, there are plenty of places to explore right where you are. Get to know your current location and surroundings really well! Often there are plenty of cool experiences and places right close to where we are living. We think we are familiar with our neighborhood but there is often more to be explored.
These three tips have helped me to become very satisfied with where I am and feel at peace and happy once again. Every day is exciting, I've had many more intense and beautiful moments. There is more meaning and satisfaction in all that I do. The world can be shaken but I can't. If you believe you are strong you are, I say this to myself daily. You are what you dream yourself to be. What does the most truly free version of yourself look like?! Aim for that and you won't be disappointed.
