To embrace camper life as a mode of living and traveling has highlighted self-reliance as a significant quality not only in a lifestyle but also in leadership. Let me explain:
I have reflected on my own emotional intelligence and how this helped me craft the path that shaped this significant decision.
My perspective is unique to me and I acknowledge that it doesn’t encompass the experiences of all travellers but rather serves me as the interplay between my levels of self-reliance, my ability to adjust to a simple lifestyle and how I connect these to leadership; traits needed in today’s world.
Escaping the hustle of Melbourne was driven by the unaffordable housing market, a fluctuating contract job landscape and finally the desire to work on my own coaching practice.
Camper life isn’t just about picturesque landscapes and carefree living; it involves constant planning, exploration and facing physical challenges, especially when traveling solo. It requires mental toughness and endurance.
Statistics on ‘camper life’ in Australia are scarce, the Australian Bureau of Statistics doesn’t have any data on how many people are living a ‘camper life’. Data shows that in 2021 there were over 772,000 caravans and campervans registered across the country.
The lens from which I write this post becomes a socio-cultural mark when recounting an unsettling and indecent proposal I experienced in the Hunter Valley. This incident, while deeply personal, underscores the importance of self-reliance, optimism and resilience.
Camper life has signified escapism and alienation as the two sides of the same coin. The multiple layers and the cross-cultural groups form a rich tapestry that outlines the essence of this nation. These contrasts tell a story of disparity when witnessing women’s homelessness that left me thinking of the Australia Fair concept as a utopia.
The simplicity of camper life lies in the ability to adapt and live with fewer belongings, wearing simple clothes and appreciating resourcefulness. Moments like preparing a gourmet meal underscore the satisfaction I derived from this self-sufficiency trait.
There is an unspoken freedom that comes from no ties, no expectations and letting go of the short time spent in places. Savouring the moment I perceive as a quality available to those with a high level of self-actualisation I only aim to reach.
Excitement on the other hand has been an important element in my life, this explains what taking calculated risk and measuring the ripple effects has created in my personal and professional life.
This blog aims to explore the intertwined concepts of self-reliance, leadership and camper life. Embracing life offered me a new possibility on living to the fullest, reassessing meaning and purpose as I navigate the duality between roots and freedom.
A quote from Ayn Rand Russian-born American writer and public philosopher spoke to me.
Freedom To ask nothing. To expect nothing. To depend on nothing.
Thanks Friends
Self Reliance
