The Backpack Experiment
I've come to the conclusion that I do not want to be a person who, at all times, has a huge collection of material possessions that must be taken care of anytime I want to do something agile in my life (quickly moving, travelling, etc.). To that end, I am going to begin (soon) a somewhat-radical experiment: living out of a backpack (or something similary small).
Obviously I will be keeping items that ensure my safety and health, like medicine, food, and hygiene related stuff. I have no idea how long this experiment will last, but I want to simplify my life. Having a lot of stuff is not necessarily a problem, but it means that things easily get messy and time-consuming to clean and tidy up (and keep organized). Having lots of "stuff" means distractions, too. I recently got rid of my TV and it was a great thing to do. I don't miss it. I still have the distraction cloud of the internet, but that seems to be a much harder problem to solve. The things I will definitely be keeping (outside of the backpack) are basically clothing, medicine, food, and my guitar. I have stuff that I haven't touched in months (in some cases, even years) that I seem to just lug around from place to place but still keep out of the rationale of "I might need this someday". No more. I've talked to a few folks who are going to participate as well, and I welcome anyone who'd like to join me in this expedition. Good luck.
