They say life is what happens when you’re busy making other plans. Well, life clearly had some surprise plans for me, and they came in like a freight train with no brakes. But here I am, picking up the pieces and realizing that maybe, just maybe, this new life, forced upon me as it was, is actually the one I’ve been waiting for all along.
When Life Pulls a Fast One
Let’s be honest: nobody signs up for the “Oh, by the way, your life is about to do a 180-degree spin” package. But the universe, with its twisted sense of humour, decided to gift-wrap that for me. And here’s the kicker, I’m actually enjoying it. Call it fate, call it the Stoics laughing in the background, but this unexpected turn has pushed me into a life that feels more authentic, more me.
Freedom in the Chaos
The old me was all about structure, deadlines, and ticking off boxes on an endless to-do list. But this new chapter? It’s like someone threw that to-do list into the campfire and handed me a machete instead. Freedom, as it turns out, isn’t just about having more time; it’s about having the guts to take control of that time and do something meaningful with it.
I’ve swapped the corporate grind for a life that’s a little more, shall we say, wild. There’s something deeply satisfying about being able to balance coding with bushveld exploring, where the biggest deadlines are set by the sun and the only meetings involve wildlife (and occasionally the odd snake).
Finding Joy in Simplicity
In the chaos of this new life, I’ve discovered a surprising joy in simplicity. Who knew that the Stoics were onto something when they said we should embrace what comes our way? I’ve found peace in the little things, things that would’ve flown under the radar in my previous life. Morning coffee under the open sky, the sound of nature waking up around me, and the quiet satisfaction of living in the moment.
There’s beauty in stripping life down to its essentials, in realizing that the things we often chase are just distractions from what really matters. Simplicity isn’t about having less; it’s about needing less and finding contentment in what you already have.
Preferred, with a Twist of Fate
Let’s get one thing straight, this new life isn’t perfect. But here’s the twist: I wouldn’t trade it for the world. It’s a life that challenges me, makes me laugh at its absurdity, and keeps me grounded in the present. It’s a life where I’m in the driver’s seat, even if the road is a bit bumpier than expected.
So, here I am, living a life that I didn’t choose, but one that I’ve come to prefer. The Stoics taught us that we can’t control what happens to us, but we can control how we respond. And in responding to this curveball, I’ve found something better than what I thought I wanted; I’ve found what I needed.
Amor Fati
