Contents
Introduction
Why Now?
Concluding Remarks
Introduction
I’ve been travelling for almost five months now, starting in Paris in November. Today, I find myself on Koh Phi Phi, a small Thai island in the Andaman Sea, on the other side of the world. The change of environment and circumstances has been an excellent way to stress test my schedule and to determine what I truly find important. Even with a dramatically changed life, I still find myself naturally drawn towards parts of my home schedule that I love, but I’ve adapted them to my current life of travel. I love writing here on Something Greater, but in recent months, it has, on occasion, felt more forced. It’s with this in mind that I’ve decided to scale back the weekly posts here on Something Greater.
Why Now?
A few weeks ago, I posted about knowing when to quit, and it’s upon reflection of this post that I considered scaling back the weekly posts here.
put it wonderfully when he said that you need to experience and reflect on new experiences before writing. Now, I am experiencing new things every day, but while I’m in the moment, I’ve not yet had the time to process these experiences.At home, I enjoy the boring, schedule-driven life. I am also deeply enjoying the chaotic, busy travel life, but with so much going on, I need more time to process these rapid shifts in my life. Most importantly, I also have to make the most of these moments while I’m in them. I’ll return home in a month, and I’ll undergo yet another life shift. I’ll return back home jobless, with a lack of income and a lot of decisions to make. This thought sits at the back of my mind, rearing its ugly head while I’m trying to make the most of my travelling that I’ve been beyond lucky to experience.
In my post on the topic of quitting, the principle I proposed is that when your heart is no longer aligned with the priorities you’re in pursuit of, you should at least consider what quitting could look like. Explore the potential scenarios that could unfold in your life if you do quit. It’s not weakness to consider this, it’s providing space for a realignment. In my current circumstances, realignment is inevitable, and I need space to allow it to turn me into what I need to become.
So, I’m not going to vanish here, but I am going to prioritise
. When I have reflected and I have something of value to say, I’ll come back here, but it won’t be on a weekly basis. It’s time to free up some space and see where life takes me.
Concluding Remarks
A huge thank you to anybody here who reads what I write. I appreciate it more than you’ll ever know. The fact that 88 people are interested in the random musings that I write to myself, mainly as a form of public accountability therapy, is mind-boggling. It’s not a goodbye, but a see you soon!
This space I’m freeing up will allow me to navigate these rapid changes that I’m currently experiencing and that I will experience once again when I return home. I’m faced with some important questions, and it’s time to start seriously pondering them.
In travelling, I’ve had the wonderful opportunity to stress test my beliefs about how I see the world, and Geopolitics Explained is how I’ll make sense of these changes. Keep an eye out for my writings over there if that takes your interest. I’ll return here sporadically to drop some internal reflections. See you soon!
Thank you for considering us in your decision. I will be watching for your return. Take care.