Over the last year or so, I realize I’m transitioning into a more ascetic lifestyle…into what I’ve come to know as Vanaprastha (retiring into forest). I’ve shifted away from focus on climbing the corporate ladder into a job that pays substantially less but is stress-free and doesn't require my attention at every waking moment.
I’ve also offered my 21 year old daughter my house. I currently rent an apartment, which I will soon move out of, because it’s financially no longer viable. I don’t have a definite plan for my move, but I’m exploring more viable options. The luxuries I once enjoyed are no longer important to me.
Essentially, I’m trimming the fat from my life in favor of a simpler existence, while passing vital “life tools” to my daughter (or anyone else that wishes to listen to my inane psychobabble).
While this is more of a journalesque entry, I posted it in this DIR to learn if anyone else has had such a transitional experience, and if so, I’m interested to learn if there is anything I should expect that may be coming up “around the bend.”
I’ve also offered my 21 year old daughter my house. I currently rent an apartment, which I will soon move out of, because it’s financially no longer viable. I don’t have a definite plan for my move, but I’m exploring more viable options. The luxuries I once enjoyed are no longer important to me.
Essentially, I’m trimming the fat from my life in favor of a simpler existence, while passing vital “life tools” to my daughter (or anyone else that wishes to listen to my inane psychobabble).
While this is more of a journalesque entry, I posted it in this DIR to learn if anyone else has had such a transitional experience, and if so, I’m interested to learn if there is anything I should expect that may be coming up “around the bend.”