By the time I turned 18, I’d already called five countries home (Germany included! 🙂). Your piece brings back all the pros and cons of each one, plus the tough reality that I never truly felt “at home” in any of them.
Thanks, George. Curious where you made your home and whether it was more about practical considerations (job, partner) or the 'energy'/feeling of the place.
Germany, Chile, Spain, Palestine, Canada. My moves were driven because I am Palestinian looking for a place that would receive me. Finally , Canada was the place that received me :)
I have the same feelings when I visit nature. So beariful and majestic, but inside I don't know how I should feel. I live in a city with 1 million population (not even close to NYC levels) and still find myself checking constantly emails and phone. When in nature I know I don't have to check my phone, but I feel a void for not doing so. From listening podcasts in 2x, to feeling life passes by 0.5x in nature
Yes, the experience of time is different when immersed in nature. The experience of awe puts all the anxiety/FOMO into perspective. We should ship entire cities out into the forest on a regular basis :)
Nice reflection.
By the time I turned 18, I’d already called five countries home (Germany included! 🙂). Your piece brings back all the pros and cons of each one, plus the tough reality that I never truly felt “at home” in any of them.
Thanks, George. Curious where you made your home and whether it was more about practical considerations (job, partner) or the 'energy'/feeling of the place.
Germany, Chile, Spain, Palestine, Canada. My moves were driven because I am Palestinian looking for a place that would receive me. Finally , Canada was the place that received me :)
I have the same feelings when I visit nature. So beariful and majestic, but inside I don't know how I should feel. I live in a city with 1 million population (not even close to NYC levels) and still find myself checking constantly emails and phone. When in nature I know I don't have to check my phone, but I feel a void for not doing so. From listening podcasts in 2x, to feeling life passes by 0.5x in nature
Yes, the experience of time is different when immersed in nature. The experience of awe puts all the anxiety/FOMO into perspective. We should ship entire cities out into the forest on a regular basis :)