(published Oct 25th through my newsletter) After ten days in Los Angeles, I have arrived at a dusty desert town in rural California where I'll be staying for at least a month. It feels like the true beginning of this journey, as it is the beginning of my time unscheduled and untethered. Back in Los … Continue reading First Day Alone in the Desert
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Crashing (Emotionally) in Los Angeles
(published Oct 18th through my newsletter) I gotta say, this new chapter living in the Scamp camper has been remarkably dazzling so far. But last Monday I seriously crashed. It was my intention to get from Vermont (leaving on Sep 28th), to pick up the Scamp camper in Minnesota Oct 1, test it out there for a … Continue reading Crashing (Emotionally) in Los Angeles
Talking Mindfulness with 3 Old Cowboys
(published Oct 11th through my newsletter) For a week and a half, I've been on the road now, and my old life feels very far away. It is presently blue dawn over a small lake in Elk City, Oklahoma. This town is rather wonderful. I strolled up and down the main strip yesterday and found … Continue reading Talking Mindfulness with 3 Old Cowboys
Notes From My First Week on the Road
(originally posted in newsletter Oct 4th, 2019) It’s not quite dawn and I am writing this from the woods in northern Minnesota, sitting at the dinette in the Scamp. Outside the light is soft gray and the squirrels are starting to chat in the trees above. The forest is dressed in yellow, orange, red and … Continue reading Notes From My First Week on the Road
Fasting While Sleeping Under Stars and Spiders
(Posted through my newsletter on Sep 27th) Have you ever done a fast? Last weekend I did three days fasting - only drinking water. There’s something quite powerful in it. After a day or two, it drops you into the space before craving. This is a resonant spot. It rings out like a tuning fork and … Continue reading Fasting While Sleeping Under Stars and Spiders
The Last (Silent) Hurrah Before Hitting the Road
(Posted on newsletter Sep 20th, 2019) As you read this, I am presently on a three-day “primitive” retreat with one of my oldest friends, Christyn. We are celebrating 25 years of friendship on the grounds of a retreat center “hidden in the hills” of Vermont’s Northeast kingdom. This is my last hurrah before hitting the … Continue reading The Last (Silent) Hurrah Before Hitting the Road
I bought a truck! The anatomy of the deci$ion…
I’m up here in Vermont taking care of all of the final logistics before hitting the road for nomad life in October - man oh man are there a LOT of logistics! A big piece was buying a vehicle that can pull the Scamp trailer. This has been a point of stress for me over … Continue reading I bought a truck! The anatomy of the deci$ion…
On Meeting Vicki Robin of “Your Money or Your Life”
Last week I met one of my personal heroes. Her name is Vicki Robin, and she co-wrote Your Money or Your Life. This mind-blowing book is about understanding the true cost of THINGS and how to free yourself from the grip of consumerism and pursue early retirement. Way early. Vicki “retired” at age 25 by … Continue reading On Meeting Vicki Robin of “Your Money or Your Life”
This is Why You Should Become An Expert
These days I’ve been pondering the elegance of expertise. When you have refined your knowledge, honed your talent, and sharpened your skill on a topic...when you have become an expert... something quite wonderful happens. You are a clear channel for knowledge to move smoothly through. You can take expert actions to serve your fellow humans … Continue reading This is Why You Should Become An Expert
Top Lesson Learned Working From the Beach
Last week, I was on vacation on the Outer Banks of North Carolina with my family. We were on a slip of land called Hatteras Island, staying in a grand house on stilts. It rose over the sand dunes to a wide view of the beach and ocean. Being there felt like I was spilling … Continue reading Top Lesson Learned Working From the Beach