Organizing and Preparing for Change

 Making Sense of Chaos. That's what our minds do naturally, to provide a sense of security and safety.  

One recurring dream I've had lately is packing and vacating a hotel room. I had only travel two weeks ago, nearly. I know what this entails. It means, preparing for what I need and ensuring that when I leave my temporary lodging place, that I DON'T forget anything.  Being a seasoned traveler, I left things like hair brushes and chargers and those can be costly.

The day before, I was reading a magazine on organizing and de-cluttering. This was no accident. It manifested in my dream in the form of being orderly. We carry so many things in our life which we think we need, causing us more grief sometimes because we don't know where we put things, and we are drowned in the stuff we own.

In my dream, I was carefully organizing and sorting things by likes and likes. This makes me work and move faster. I was ensuring I didn't leave anything behind. When I found things I had been given, I was angry I waited until the last day to pack this because now I have to think about it.

As a seasoned traveler, one thing you don't want is to leave stuff until the last minute which adds stress, extra time, and chaos to your travel day. An example: I may need makeup and toiletries the day I leave my home, but I actually have spares so I can pack those things the night before.

Also, we sometimes buy more than we can bring. This leaves me with bags and bags of stuff and who wants to travel holding extra bags? Packing everything and keeping what you need, light, is key. You've seen those people with 5 purses I'm sure. So it can be frustrating to have more than you can handle.

In the end, it seems we leave with our spirits and everything physical is left behind. For sure, I'm ready for change, whatever this recurring means. Finding a new job. Leaving legacy behind (photos/memories/recipes). It's just time to let go. 

The New Nomad

I know I've been a nomad in the sense of traveling and adapting to new cultures. I did not know to what extent. It's scary to think I am a nomad because I make a checklist of things to do before I move and I remember most of it without having to rely on the checklist. Nomdadic compulsive disorder (NCD)?

It's survival nomadic skills 101!  What are the perks of a nomad?  Non attachment to things. I mean, how can you own so much and lug it with you? Two, we are the best kind of fakers in the world. We can learn your language, learn your style, and speak one or two things to your situation.

We learn not to depend on any sort of stability, no matter the circumstances. Anything and every thing is subject to change. Therefor, don't get too comfy. That cool boss you just started working for is not going to stick around.

Well, I guess I can appreciate being a jack of all trades after all. A tree that cannot flex as the Chinese saying goes, will simply fall over during a bad storm.

God bless you all.