Lessons from a Gypsy’s Lifestyle

Traveling back and forth between 2 different homes has taught me a number of valuable lessons. I feel at times a gypsy’s spirit of freedom, and the calling of new places. The joy of moving from one beautiful location to another stirs mixed emotions, varying from the sheer joy of gratitude to the heart tugs of leaving a place and all of the wonderful friends, family and beauty it offers me. With that have come lessons.

STAY IN THE MOMENT –

It truly helps me to stay present with the tasks at hand, rather than get caught up with the angst or excitement of the next step. Before departure, I find myself taking each day at a time, and staying focused on what each day needs attending to. Which brings me to the next lesson.

BE BALANCED –

With all that is asked of me during the predeparture days, from the needs of the house and work, the desire to see friends before we go, and the passions that call to me in the form of playtime, I find it is truly valuable to be balanced. I find ways to get all the tasks completed while enjoying the fun of being with friends and family and getting out on the water, seeing plays and movies, or having a game night. Thankfully we are not saying goodbye, but simply see you soon!

LET GO –

As we are saying adieu to friends and family, I find great comfort in the ability to let go. It inspires me to also look at all the “stuff” we have collected and let go of much of it. I get to cleanse each home 2x per year, once when I leave the place and once when I arrive. I find this process very uplifting! I tend to look at what is worn or broken and no longer useable and throw it out. Then I look at what is no longer used but could be by others and I give that away. Finally I look at what is of value but I no longer need and I sell it off.

Each time we make the transition I clean out the house we are living in and shed all of those things I seem to no longer need. We pack up and leave. I then arrive at the other home and I look around at all of that stuff I kept after the last shedding and wonder why I kept it. I live 5 or 7 months without all these things left behind, so I go through it again when I arrive back “home.” Sometimes I am surprised at what I kept, and other times it does seem all useful.

All 3 of these lessons work in a beautiful synergy, and seem to support me in many other avenues in life. Here is to lessons gifted along the path of life!