I’ve never adapted to the 9-5 life. I’ve spent the majority of my adult life flying around the states, taping a myriad of different TV shows. Some on-camera stints were longer than others, but one thing was always consistent, that I’ve always kept it moving! My home bases were in NY and LA. Ironically, two of the most expensive cities in the world.
Dumping it all and leaping into the void.
The last couple of years, I’ve spent a lot more time overseas. My environment quickly became my teacher. I’ve learned so much from my travels, met so many beautiful people, exposed myself to the most incredible experiences – and I don’t plan on stopping now.
I am a firm believer that what feeds you is more than what’s on your plate. It became obvious that traveling feeds and nourishes me, in a way that food cannot.
Traveling became a pillar of my Fuddhist wellness routine.
Fuddhism is a term I created, that to this day still confuses most humans. It is indeed a play on Food+Buddhism. Why Buddhism? Well, first of all, it’s the only practice that sits well with me. Secondly, Buddhism focuses on non-attachment and letting go. Lastly, both Buddhism and the nomadic lifestyle have helped me live in the now. In sum, my Fuddhist philosophy is the belief that one can find optimal health and happiness through the union of healthy food and healthy thoughts.
Going nomad or going mad?
Here’s the thing about going nomad, you’re going to have to give up your prized possessions. Sorry folks, there’s no way around this one. It would be quite a feat to travel with every single thing you own. I mean sure you can pay for storage for the next 20 years, but I strongly suggest you simply learn to let go. Hold onto the things that you absolutely need and deeply cherish, and then thank all the other “belongings” you have collected over the past years, and let them go gracefully – Marie Kondo style.
Getting rid of my belongings not only decluttered my life, but it also decluttered my mind.
During my own KonMari purge, it finally hit me – my “stuff” wasn’t only crowding my physical space, it was crowding my mental space as well. It was so incredibly freeing to rid myself of all the “things” that I had been filling my home and life with.
Going nomad doesn’t mean you go without. It means you go with what is essential.
Adopting a nomadic life now allows me to fully experience my time with others. It reveals to me that the greatest gift you can give to others is your undivided attention. And, the greatest gift that I can give myself is to stay present to my experience.
Focusing on who I am, not what I have, has brought me great joy.
I’m 100% comfortable and happy with the things I have. I find myself with more freedom to pursue my creative endeavors, more time to spend with those I truly love, and more money to live life exactly as I see fit.
I now follow the path of less consumption and more creativity.
Less debt and more savings. Better relationships and intentional living. More time and space. More feelings of gratefulness and optimism. And most importantly, a sense of real freedom. What matters most to me now is living a life full of peace, authenticity, kindness, intellectual curiosity, exploration, and originality.
Living with LESS provides me with so much MORE!
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