For me, the concept of no desire turned into a slippery slope of thinking that if I desired nothing, I could not ever be disappointed. For a while, it kept me from making any “bold” moves. It was more entrapping than freeing.

What helped was embracing my desires, and, as you write about in your post, knowing that life will work out.

I’ll just come out and say that I already knew about your current adventures, but reading what you’ve written about them, hearing about the mindset that led you to embrace such a life as freedom…It really spoke to me, with the changes that I am making in my life right now. We’ve planned so much, and I’ve gotten so attached to one plan, that it would cause me anxiety. Being flexible, being able to roll with the punches and make it work–THAT is life, that is freedom. Security is fake. We can’t control the wind. All we can do is adjust our sails. (Or pray that the motor starts, LOL)

Bethany

I enjoyed reading about your new adventure and your process for working through your fear. Change can give us a new perspective and presents unique experiences that enrich our lives. Best of luck on your travels. I’ve heard of a number of people doing something similar and the feedback has all been positive. Have fun!

It seems that I run into you all over the web. Good to see you here, thanks for reading. I really enjoyed your post.

Dan

Thanks for commenting. Courage comes through practice – it is acquired through facing our fears one at a time.

Dan

The only way to be prepared for fear of change is to be strong enough to accept anything that comes our way. Live with intent and passion but, without attachment to specific outcomes.

Dan

Thanks for reading. I agree that our fears need to be given a voice, but that doesn’t mean we have to accept what it has to say. We need to listen, but we must make our decisions from a higher level.

Dan

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I think you’re spot on when you talk about embracing change as a way of life…ultimately we don’t have much choice in the matter do we? Unless stagnation is our goal…let me think for a minute…hmmmm don’t think too many of us will choose that one.

Wishing you more wonderful adventures as you step out fearlessly into life. And I thank you Tess for sharing Dan’s insights.