Absolutely riveting! That feeling of transition from urban to wilderness, where one’s environment passes through one, changing and effecting, is so beautifully captured. Yes, there is “more to life than this”, and your post is truly inspiring. Thanks Alexander
Thank you! It is a strange transitional feeling, one which at the time feels invisible yet also everywhere at once. I try so hard to hold on to that feeling, to remember what it is like to live in wilder places, to move at a wilder, calmer, pace. It can be hard, at times, but it is also a deep well to draw on, one which can be refilled with further visits to the nature and further pauses to admire and wonder at it all. I’m really glad you are enjoying this series!
I don't need to tell you again how envious I am of your time out in the wild Alex, Your voyage of discovery - of self and nature - is not only captivating but compelling. I wonder, am I too old now to embark on a similar adventure? Sadly, alone, I think so but the dream is beautiful - thank you for sharing.
I honestly do not think you are too old, no. There are plenty of other adventurous types who are older. This is something I occasionally think of too, then I’m reminded that (for example) Dick Proenneke was 51 when he set out to build a cabin in a remote Alaskan valley, then went on to live there for over thirty years, alone. I think that much of the undertaking of such an adventure is a psychological thing, the other parts (skills etcetera) are, as my sister often remarks upon, just admin. And you are already very, very much in tune with the natural, which the vast majority simply are not. That is perhaps the biggest hurdle.
Absolutely riveting! That feeling of transition from urban to wilderness, where one’s environment passes through one, changing and effecting, is so beautifully captured. Yes, there is “more to life than this”, and your post is truly inspiring. Thanks Alexander
Thank you! It is a strange transitional feeling, one which at the time feels invisible yet also everywhere at once. I try so hard to hold on to that feeling, to remember what it is like to live in wilder places, to move at a wilder, calmer, pace. It can be hard, at times, but it is also a deep well to draw on, one which can be refilled with further visits to the nature and further pauses to admire and wonder at it all. I’m really glad you are enjoying this series!
I don't need to tell you again how envious I am of your time out in the wild Alex, Your voyage of discovery - of self and nature - is not only captivating but compelling. I wonder, am I too old now to embark on a similar adventure? Sadly, alone, I think so but the dream is beautiful - thank you for sharing.
I honestly do not think you are too old, no. There are plenty of other adventurous types who are older. This is something I occasionally think of too, then I’m reminded that (for example) Dick Proenneke was 51 when he set out to build a cabin in a remote Alaskan valley, then went on to live there for over thirty years, alone. I think that much of the undertaking of such an adventure is a psychological thing, the other parts (skills etcetera) are, as my sister often remarks upon, just admin. And you are already very, very much in tune with the natural, which the vast majority simply are not. That is perhaps the biggest hurdle.