Reflections: from kicking the tires to nomad life
Just 3 years ago, Rachel and I were on a 6 week trial run of the nomad life at a condo in Datona Beach. Followed by listing the house, selling our stuff, selling the house, a short-term apartment, watching Jay graduate, selling our cars, 19 countries, and some tough life events along the way.
It's been a crazy 3 years. We had clear vision with lots of reflection going into the nomad life, but if you are considering it, just know that it is not a solution to problems, you bring your problems with you. If you are not happy, you will not be suddenly happy somewhere else. But if you are content, you bring that with you.
Travel has helped me see the truth in the words of Ralph Waldo Emerson, 'All life is an experiment. The more experiments you make the better.’
And in the midst of our crazy life, I have found this phrase from Ferris Bueller go from fond memories of my youth to profound truth:
'Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.'