I agree, absolutely. I used to fill backpacks and luggage to the tearing point... wanted to predict every possible situation and everything I needed to have with me to handle this imaginary situation. Until one day, I travelled with only a backpack which was half empty😂
I guess almost every backpacker got that lesson. When I travelled for you a year I had almost 25kg in my backback. I was always worried that I would have forgotten something when I leaving a hostel. And then there was the weight to carry as well. After a few weeks I found out I didn't need all those things. That's when traveling started to become even more fun.
Tim, Thank you for the helpful article. The opening example of the backpack resonates. Will be thinking more about how to unload the backpack. "Let your faith be bigger than your fear." Thx for the reminder.
It's such a beautiful article. It's kind and understanding to those who crave control over everything, and there is a gentle approach in their case. At the same time, it shows what's really important in life. I love it!
Yes, I had to be gentle because I was a "victim" for the control thingy as well. In a way I also carried a too heavy backpack with me... and through traveling I found out that lighter baggage is more fun and that you find all the things you need on your way. Sounds a bit romantic, but is not always easy... sometimes comes with surprises and unexpected changes...
I agree, absolutely. I used to fill backpacks and luggage to the tearing point... wanted to predict every possible situation and everything I needed to have with me to handle this imaginary situation. Until one day, I travelled with only a backpack which was half empty😂
I guess almost every backpacker got that lesson. When I travelled for you a year I had almost 25kg in my backback. I was always worried that I would have forgotten something when I leaving a hostel. And then there was the weight to carry as well. After a few weeks I found out I didn't need all those things. That's when traveling started to become even more fun.
Tim, Thank you for the helpful article. The opening example of the backpack resonates. Will be thinking more about how to unload the backpack. "Let your faith be bigger than your fear." Thx for the reminder.
Thinking is one way. Another way is to connect with your body. Will have a post about this next Tuesday.
It's such a beautiful article. It's kind and understanding to those who crave control over everything, and there is a gentle approach in their case. At the same time, it shows what's really important in life. I love it!
Thank you for your feedback. 🧸
Yes, I had to be gentle because I was a "victim" for the control thingy as well. In a way I also carried a too heavy backpack with me... and through traveling I found out that lighter baggage is more fun and that you find all the things you need on your way. Sounds a bit romantic, but is not always easy... sometimes comes with surprises and unexpected changes...