The Nomad
For me, America is way too big and is filled with way too many amazing sites and people to stay in the same state for the rest of my life. Each state has its own unique environment and culture that can't be experienced by a weekend trip to its capital. There are aspects of every state that can only be truly enjoyed by the people that live there and that's the knowledge that I keep in mind as I move from place to place.
You learn a lot about yourself the more that you move. You're forced to make friends and you learn to embrace both your strengths and weaknesses. What I've found to be the most important thing learned from a move however, is the environment that you want to spend the rest of your life in. I've learned that, as much as I appreciate a week in the midwest, I would miss my mountains too much to live there. I can't imagine a life without pine forests and hiking mountain peaks so that's the type of environment that I've decided to chase.
The idea of never truly settling down is a frightening and confusing one to the vast majority of people. We, as humans, really love to have a definitive place called "home". This idea of home has always been a little lost on me, because the longest I've ever stayed in one place was seven years. I can't tell you about the town I was born in because I was only there for eighteen months. The idea of never having a place to call home used to anger me and I remember locking myself in my room and asking my parents why they hated me when they said we would be moving from Utah to Wyoming. That move would end up completely changing my perspective on the type of life I wanted to lead and I will be forever grateful for that.
Moving is never easy, but it's never been a mistake. Every move has led to new friends, new places, and new adventures. I've learned so much about myself, because I've been exposed to a lot of things that have put me outside of my comfort zone. It's led to a greater appreciation for the wonderful country I live in and an intense longing to see as much of it as possible. That drive is what keeps me bouncing from one state to the next. It's taken me from the sprawling corn fields of Indiana to the open plains of Wyoming. It's allowed me to meet people that have changed me for the better and to find where I am happiest. The power of a new place is not something to be underestimated.
People always look at you the same way when you tell them you don't want to stay in one place for an exceptionally long time. They ask what you're looking for or they ask you to stay. The way that I'm choosing to approach life though, is as an adventure. An adventure is never begun by staying in the same place and that's why I choose to lead a nomadic life. I would have never met a lot of amazing people or seen a lot of amazing things if I had chosen to stay in one place all of my life and it's a great thought to know that every new move is only going to lead to more experiences that will continue to shape who I am as a person.
You learn a lot about yourself the more that you move. You're forced to make friends and you learn to embrace both your strengths and weaknesses. What I've found to be the most important thing learned from a move however, is the environment that you want to spend the rest of your life in. I've learned that, as much as I appreciate a week in the midwest, I would miss my mountains too much to live there. I can't imagine a life without pine forests and hiking mountain peaks so that's the type of environment that I've decided to chase.
The idea of never truly settling down is a frightening and confusing one to the vast majority of people. We, as humans, really love to have a definitive place called "home". This idea of home has always been a little lost on me, because the longest I've ever stayed in one place was seven years. I can't tell you about the town I was born in because I was only there for eighteen months. The idea of never having a place to call home used to anger me and I remember locking myself in my room and asking my parents why they hated me when they said we would be moving from Utah to Wyoming. That move would end up completely changing my perspective on the type of life I wanted to lead and I will be forever grateful for that.
Moving is never easy, but it's never been a mistake. Every move has led to new friends, new places, and new adventures. I've learned so much about myself, because I've been exposed to a lot of things that have put me outside of my comfort zone. It's led to a greater appreciation for the wonderful country I live in and an intense longing to see as much of it as possible. That drive is what keeps me bouncing from one state to the next. It's taken me from the sprawling corn fields of Indiana to the open plains of Wyoming. It's allowed me to meet people that have changed me for the better and to find where I am happiest. The power of a new place is not something to be underestimated.
People always look at you the same way when you tell them you don't want to stay in one place for an exceptionally long time. They ask what you're looking for or they ask you to stay. The way that I'm choosing to approach life though, is as an adventure. An adventure is never begun by staying in the same place and that's why I choose to lead a nomadic life. I would have never met a lot of amazing people or seen a lot of amazing things if I had chosen to stay in one place all of my life and it's a great thought to know that every new move is only going to lead to more experiences that will continue to shape who I am as a person.
We moved many times while I was a youngster. Every time was painful and yet I agree, every move caused a surge of personal growth that may have never happened.
ReplyDeleteYeah, I think a lot of good things come from it:)
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