You sounds like a super introspective kind of person. Cool!
Great you decided to do what you’re doing!
When I was 30 (many moons ago), I picked up and moved to Ecuador. It was after an ayahuasca-oriented trip (I took a pass then, but tried it at a later date). Long story, but a lot happened on that trip and then I moved.
No regrets now at all. It was really hard at times (Internet had just begun and communication with friends and family was limited), but it’s one of the best things I’ve ever done…and in some ways, it the lack of hyper connectivity we have now that made it more intense and probably impactful.
Well...on the original trip, I was scared shitless. It was sooo dark and my trip mate, the stranger I shared my room with (who became a friend), took it. She had an experience and was telling me about it.
Months later, when I tried it, the part of the jungle I was in wasn't so far away (the first one, we flew in on a small plane and there were radios for communication). Also, the shaman gave me a small dose. I saw some leaf patterns and other weird stuff, but didn't have a complete journey. (And maybe that's a good thing.)
This is brave as hell. Selling almost everything and buying a one-way ticket at 50 is not just travel. That is choosing your life again. The “ask me when I’m 90” line hit me hard. I think about that with writing and legacy too. What will I regret leaving unsaid? Your piece feels like someone refusing to wait for life to feel safe before beginning. Props to you and I really hope everything works out.
Thank you, Destin. There is a combination of fear and excitement in this path I have chosen. I'm doing an astrocartography experiment at the moment in South America. Each city I land in brings something wonderful. This morning I arrived in La Paz, Bolivia and already small acts of kindness are happening from the moment I stepped off the plane. Living in awe at the moment. No regrets. All that stuff I sold, I don't miss it at all. Most importantly, I don't need it. My only son graduated college and already working. It was time to jump off the cliff and trust the universe had my back. And one day he will have a full documented story of this journey. Don't leave anything unsaid.
Love your spirit so much. Today is the day. And we are choosing our day to day experience consciously , the one that we will cherish when we are 90.
You sounds like a super introspective kind of person. Cool!
Great you decided to do what you’re doing!
When I was 30 (many moons ago), I picked up and moved to Ecuador. It was after an ayahuasca-oriented trip (I took a pass then, but tried it at a later date). Long story, but a lot happened on that trip and then I moved.
No regrets now at all. It was really hard at times (Internet had just begun and communication with friends and family was limited), but it’s one of the best things I’ve ever done…and in some ways, it the lack of hyper connectivity we have now that made it more intense and probably impactful.
You are braver than me, Lisa. The part of me that likes to maintain some level of control or the illusion of it won't try ayahuasca.
Well...on the original trip, I was scared shitless. It was sooo dark and my trip mate, the stranger I shared my room with (who became a friend), took it. She had an experience and was telling me about it.
Months later, when I tried it, the part of the jungle I was in wasn't so far away (the first one, we flew in on a small plane and there were radios for communication). Also, the shaman gave me a small dose. I saw some leaf patterns and other weird stuff, but didn't have a complete journey. (And maybe that's a good thing.)
Would I do it again now?
Hell no! :)
I admire you! And I’m looking forward to hearing more from your new life
Thank you! It's been quite an experience so far doing things I never thought I would do :)
This is brave as hell. Selling almost everything and buying a one-way ticket at 50 is not just travel. That is choosing your life again. The “ask me when I’m 90” line hit me hard. I think about that with writing and legacy too. What will I regret leaving unsaid? Your piece feels like someone refusing to wait for life to feel safe before beginning. Props to you and I really hope everything works out.
Thank you, Destin. There is a combination of fear and excitement in this path I have chosen. I'm doing an astrocartography experiment at the moment in South America. Each city I land in brings something wonderful. This morning I arrived in La Paz, Bolivia and already small acts of kindness are happening from the moment I stepped off the plane. Living in awe at the moment. No regrets. All that stuff I sold, I don't miss it at all. Most importantly, I don't need it. My only son graduated college and already working. It was time to jump off the cliff and trust the universe had my back. And one day he will have a full documented story of this journey. Don't leave anything unsaid.