Posted on November 14, 2019
March 6, 2019 – South Lake Tahoe, California
“You really inspired me! I’m giving away all my stuff and leaving at the end of the month.”
STOP IT. Are you serious? I’m nearly in disbelief as I read a Facebook message from a friend and fellow “WWOOFer” that I worked with last year. Tell me more!
She goes on to explain how her stay lasted much longer than she initially intended, and has even turned into a paid position. She says she also met some new people and went backpacking to Mexico, one of which had been living out of his backpack for three years.
“I came back home and I felt so strange re-identifying with all of my stuff and with this setting of settling.”
I’ve never felt this feeling before.
My friend continues on, describing a story similar to mine. She has spent most of her life in one place, failing to truly explore even her own home state. Not to say that this is necessarily a bad thing—many people are happy living such lives. Rather, her story is a testament to how travel can change your perspective on life. Open your eyes.
Transform your heart.
She tells me that she will be returning to the farm in April, and after that, will be a “free bird.” I confess how meaningful her story is to me and how immensely happy I am to have played a part in such a transformation. This may be the most moving conversation I’ve ever had. We agree that a future meet up would be enjoyable.
“We’ll talk more soon, I’m gonna keep filling these boxes with my ridiculous amounts of things I don’t need. Thank you… you really changed my life!”
I thank my friend for her bravery, conviction, and spirit. You are so beautiful.
“The great solution to all human problems is individual inner transformation.” – Vernon Howard
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