A familiar sight as I also load up the back of my gold Subaru Outback.😊
I am about to embark on tiny home living which is not necessarily what I would have chosen to do at this point in my life ( maybe a few years off when the kids are well and truely on their way). I am constantly having to remind myself of many of those life lessons to stoke up the courage each day. Following the heart, trying to dwell in love not fear. It's a journey that's for sure! Thanks for this piece Kevin and may you continue to have an inspiring journey yourself. 😊
Oh wow! My wife and I have considered tiny house living often. No matter how you've arrived where you are, it's undoubtedly where you're supposed to be... because the whole universe unfolded as it has. Your courage to follow your heart is inspiring. I for one am cheering you on and can't wait to hear how it goes. Keep us all posted, yeah? And btw... Subarus are the best.
Thanks Kevin for your positive words and encouragement. I have been writing a bit about about my tiny house journey on my own Substack. More developments to come....😊 Much appreciation for sharing your journey here too.
Great list Kevin! A manifesto. Sounds like a great event. I hope to catch you online. It takes a lot of guts to follow that deeper urge to pack up the car and step into the wilderness. Thanks for sharing your wisdom and guidance. 🙏❤️
Thank you so much for writing this, Kevin. I can relate to every point after having burnt two big ships within two years. Making the Decision and the subsequent journey was scary and a shock to the system - and also exhilarating and worthwhile! In addition to your list, I have learned that: (1) when we let go the fear of failure and judgment, we will receive in return abundnace of possibilities opportunities; (2) the body and the heart already knows what's best for us and what we are meant to do in this life, all we need to do is to slow down to listen and let them guide our journey; (3) the Universe always support and provide for us as long as we surrender to it in love and trust.
Thanks for sharing your words, Bonnie. I can't agree more on #2. I'm learning to trust the wisdom of my body and heart more. I've lived so much of my life in my head, attempting to figure things out, when all along a subtler, more reliable intuition has been available all this time. I was just too thick-headed to see it! : ) I wish you strong courage and excitement on your own journey.
It's so hard to believe it's been almost four years already. I wouldn't want to travel this road with anyone else. (Besides, I think a lesser woman would've smothered me in my sleep by now. 😉). LUMTL
Wow! I so love this! So many rich nuggets in this. I have a funny feeling that without your decision four years ago, you would not have been able to write a lot of this essay. I have a different story, but I do have a burn the ships event in my life that changed me forever. Thank you for sharing your wisdom of the journey with us. Grateful.🙏
All hard-won lessons, and we're still learning as we go. You're exactly right, there's no way I could've written any of this honestly five years ago. That old saying is true that when the student is ready, the teacher appears. In my case, it came in the form of life and the challenges it brought with it. Thank you for reading my words and bearing witness to this unusual life I'm living. I appreciate you, Wayne.
One of the greatest blessings of discovering Substack for me as I feel like I have found a small but growing community of people who are on a similar journey as me. I can’t tell you how grateful I am to be with you on the journey.❤️
A familiar sight as I also load up the back of my gold Subaru Outback.😊
I am about to embark on tiny home living which is not necessarily what I would have chosen to do at this point in my life ( maybe a few years off when the kids are well and truely on their way). I am constantly having to remind myself of many of those life lessons to stoke up the courage each day. Following the heart, trying to dwell in love not fear. It's a journey that's for sure! Thanks for this piece Kevin and may you continue to have an inspiring journey yourself. 😊
Oh wow! My wife and I have considered tiny house living often. No matter how you've arrived where you are, it's undoubtedly where you're supposed to be... because the whole universe unfolded as it has. Your courage to follow your heart is inspiring. I for one am cheering you on and can't wait to hear how it goes. Keep us all posted, yeah? And btw... Subarus are the best.
Thanks Kevin for your positive words and encouragement. I have been writing a bit about about my tiny house journey on my own Substack. More developments to come....😊 Much appreciation for sharing your journey here too.
Love your wisdom brother ❤️
Thanks man! That means a lot.
Great list Kevin! A manifesto. Sounds like a great event. I hope to catch you online. It takes a lot of guts to follow that deeper urge to pack up the car and step into the wilderness. Thanks for sharing your wisdom and guidance. 🙏❤️
Thanks Jamie! I guess it is kind of a manifesto. I didn't think of it that way until now. Thank you for pointing that out.
Thank you so much for writing this, Kevin. I can relate to every point after having burnt two big ships within two years. Making the Decision and the subsequent journey was scary and a shock to the system - and also exhilarating and worthwhile! In addition to your list, I have learned that: (1) when we let go the fear of failure and judgment, we will receive in return abundnace of possibilities opportunities; (2) the body and the heart already knows what's best for us and what we are meant to do in this life, all we need to do is to slow down to listen and let them guide our journey; (3) the Universe always support and provide for us as long as we surrender to it in love and trust.
Thanks for sharing your words, Bonnie. I can't agree more on #2. I'm learning to trust the wisdom of my body and heart more. I've lived so much of my life in my head, attempting to figure things out, when all along a subtler, more reliable intuition has been available all this time. I was just too thick-headed to see it! : ) I wish you strong courage and excitement on your own journey.
Man this is so rich kev! Beautifully written
Thanks, brother. That means so much coming from you, especially since you had a front row seat to it all.
Beautiful reminder of how far we have gone on this journey and that there are still a few ships left to burn ;)
It's so hard to believe it's been almost four years already. I wouldn't want to travel this road with anyone else. (Besides, I think a lesser woman would've smothered me in my sleep by now. 😉). LUMTL
Wow! I so love this! So many rich nuggets in this. I have a funny feeling that without your decision four years ago, you would not have been able to write a lot of this essay. I have a different story, but I do have a burn the ships event in my life that changed me forever. Thank you for sharing your wisdom of the journey with us. Grateful.🙏
All hard-won lessons, and we're still learning as we go. You're exactly right, there's no way I could've written any of this honestly five years ago. That old saying is true that when the student is ready, the teacher appears. In my case, it came in the form of life and the challenges it brought with it. Thank you for reading my words and bearing witness to this unusual life I'm living. I appreciate you, Wayne.
One of the greatest blessings of discovering Substack for me as I feel like I have found a small but growing community of people who are on a similar journey as me. I can’t tell you how grateful I am to be with you on the journey.❤️
Awesome courage, and yes, I too love your insights.
This immediately brought to mind an old song I listened to about 42 years ago.. Burn the Ships
https://youtu.be/2acB1m9qk58?si=ChyK4VLU5p2Nfo2n