I am definitely yearning for a deeper sense of belonging and connection to the community around me, now that I’ve moved back to London after a year of nomadic travels. I won’t give up entirely on novelty but I certainly won’t make a point of seeking it.
That's possible. Also chasing novelty gets much more complicated when you have to take care of all the baby logistics. I'd never believe it a few years ago, but cooking at home is much easier now than eating at a restaurant.
Enjoyed reading this. I have noticed similar changes in myself happen in my mid 30s. I am now living in what my 20-something self would have considered to be an unbearably mundane life, but I’m loving it and could never imagine wanting to go back to my 20s. Funny how that perspective change works!
This is a great presentation of wisdom- a new and deeper understanding about whats important. Shifting the vision of the good life from one of novelty, variety and optionality to one of belonging, more textured relationships, and hominess.
Great piece!
I am definitely yearning for a deeper sense of belonging and connection to the community around me, now that I’ve moved back to London after a year of nomadic travels. I won’t give up entirely on novelty but I certainly won’t make a point of seeking it.
Something I've wondered is if parents get enough novelty and challenge from raising a kid
You don't really need to go chasing novelty when your child is constantly learning and growing (and also constantly sick)
That's possible. Also chasing novelty gets much more complicated when you have to take care of all the baby logistics. I'd never believe it a few years ago, but cooking at home is much easier now than eating at a restaurant.
Enjoyed reading this. I have noticed similar changes in myself happen in my mid 30s. I am now living in what my 20-something self would have considered to be an unbearably mundane life, but I’m loving it and could never imagine wanting to go back to my 20s. Funny how that perspective change works!
This is a great presentation of wisdom- a new and deeper understanding about whats important. Shifting the vision of the good life from one of novelty, variety and optionality to one of belonging, more textured relationships, and hominess.