Yes, it would be very nice to be able to shed all my trappings on a purely philosophical level; but the sad truth is, the world as it is would make that very very hard for me. And I've got no kids, pets, or live-in partner!
My best friend spent a summer hitch-hiking and I envied him, because if I were to do the same thing alone, you can bet I'd get murdered or worse. But he was a pretty unassuming looking white guy, and has that freedom. At least he wasn't a douche about it, and aware of the fact that I could never undertake such a journey. Instead I travel to visit friends with normal modes of transport--alone, but always in communication so there is SOME safety.
And I'm struck by the whole necessity of having to have all those electronic trappings; some people would argue that a hard drive and an electronic keyboard and whatsit are completely unnecessary. While extreme, I've always admired nuns and monks because at least they've narrowed it down to REAL essentials.
I really hope the couch bum at least is celibate. XD
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My best friend spent a summer hitch-hiking and I envied him, because if I were to do the same thing alone, you can bet I'd get murdered or worse. But he was a pretty unassuming looking white guy, and has that freedom. At least he wasn't a douche about it, and aware of the fact that I could never undertake such a journey. Instead I travel to visit friends with normal modes of transport--alone, but always in communication so there is SOME safety.
And I'm struck by the whole necessity of having to have all those electronic trappings; some people would argue that a hard drive and an electronic keyboard and whatsit are completely unnecessary. While extreme, I've always admired nuns and monks because at least they've narrowed it down to REAL essentials.
I really hope the couch bum at least is celibate. XD