Living a nomadic life has made me keenly aware that I don’t want to be hauling around extra stuff. What I love about this experience is that I am learning how little I actually need to be comfortable. One tendency that I’ve dealt with before is surfacing on a new level and that is the desire to ensure that I don’t run out of things that I use regularly (such as food or toiletries). I remember how I used to pride myself on noticing when I was running out of something and having the replacement at hand when it was needed. Now that I am living out of my car (not living IN my car - just to clarify), I am becoming more comfortable with waiting until I actually need something before I buy it. What’s been cool about this is that sometimes people unexpectedly give me things. Because I don’t have extra stuff stored up, I am in a position to receive what is offered. Besides that, sometimes plans change, and I don’t need what I thought I would. This is saving me time, money, and space. It’s also helping me learn to let go of fear and trust that I will have what I need. Also, I see here that I really don't know what I am going to need in the future.
The way I used to live served me well when I had a family to take care of. It made life easier. That approach no longer serves me, so it’s time to let it go. It seems that life is becoming more and more simple as I choose to live in the present moment, and I really like that!
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