What a thoughtful, honest post, Mateus. Combining all three elements is problematic as distance creates separation. Sometimes with adults that closeness can be retained. It's probably more difficult w/ children, like your nephew, b/c time works differently for them than adults. Remember how long it would take for Christmas to come every year? You're doing really important work so maybe you can prioritize. Like say, for this coming year my #1 thing will be X. See how that goes, and move onward. I don't know, but I think it's a good thing you're ruminating on it. To me that means an answer is in the offing.
Jeanine, you are (over and over) completely right in your point of view. Yeah, I am trying to be honest in this newsletter, so it's better for me to ruminate it and for the readers to deeply know the dramas of this kind of life. Now I am reflecting on what my #1 thing will be. Thanks for sharing with me and my readers.
I love your ruminating Mateus. It would be a difficult blend, and there is a total draw to the nomadic lifestyle. It's cool, fun and joie de vivre. I think your reflection shows your growth and change as you're looking at the long game, as eventually we all must do. And nothing wrong with that. I like these conversations. Truly.
Yeah, something I have just perceived is how the thoughts and reflections of this second year as a nomad are deeper and more complex than last year. I look at some posts of 2023 and think "omg I was so näive". So, how will be life in the next year or the next five years? Though, I know, but at the same time as a writer my texts tend to reach a high standard.
Thanks for sharing your honest thoughts. The part I was struggling the most was community - then I realized that I could find purpose in community... locally. Literally contributing in my own neighborhood (which is hugely influenced by spanish/latino culture, which brings home closer). I also found a way to intertwine community and career (some of my freelancing job is also to support local individuals). As far as family, I made peace with myself that my time in Brazil is limited (love your "there's a limit to coexistence"), because I decided to live a life that is non-conformist with other people's (parents, family, friends) opinions. It is always a work in progress, but self-kindness and acceptance is always the answer.
Hey, Mari, nice to hear you and your experience. It's an amazing testimony on how to handle in these three fields. I really loved the intertwine within community and career and I am wondering how can I do something similar in my nomadic life. And, yes, we need to acept our limited time with our family and enjoy the most while there.
What a thoughtful, honest post, Mateus. Combining all three elements is problematic as distance creates separation. Sometimes with adults that closeness can be retained. It's probably more difficult w/ children, like your nephew, b/c time works differently for them than adults. Remember how long it would take for Christmas to come every year? You're doing really important work so maybe you can prioritize. Like say, for this coming year my #1 thing will be X. See how that goes, and move onward. I don't know, but I think it's a good thing you're ruminating on it. To me that means an answer is in the offing.
Jeanine, you are (over and over) completely right in your point of view. Yeah, I am trying to be honest in this newsletter, so it's better for me to ruminate it and for the readers to deeply know the dramas of this kind of life. Now I am reflecting on what my #1 thing will be. Thanks for sharing with me and my readers.
I love your ruminating Mateus. It would be a difficult blend, and there is a total draw to the nomadic lifestyle. It's cool, fun and joie de vivre. I think your reflection shows your growth and change as you're looking at the long game, as eventually we all must do. And nothing wrong with that. I like these conversations. Truly.
Yeah, something I have just perceived is how the thoughts and reflections of this second year as a nomad are deeper and more complex than last year. I look at some posts of 2023 and think "omg I was so näive". So, how will be life in the next year or the next five years? Though, I know, but at the same time as a writer my texts tend to reach a high standard.
Yes, and they do. They're truthful. And I think that's what everyone wants to hear. The plain truth.
Thanks for sharing your honest thoughts. The part I was struggling the most was community - then I realized that I could find purpose in community... locally. Literally contributing in my own neighborhood (which is hugely influenced by spanish/latino culture, which brings home closer). I also found a way to intertwine community and career (some of my freelancing job is also to support local individuals). As far as family, I made peace with myself that my time in Brazil is limited (love your "there's a limit to coexistence"), because I decided to live a life that is non-conformist with other people's (parents, family, friends) opinions. It is always a work in progress, but self-kindness and acceptance is always the answer.
Hey, Mari, nice to hear you and your experience. It's an amazing testimony on how to handle in these three fields. I really loved the intertwine within community and career and I am wondering how can I do something similar in my nomadic life. And, yes, we need to acept our limited time with our family and enjoy the most while there.