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Finding Calm in Chaos
The power of perspective, intentional choices, and reclaiming control of your path
Traffic is only annoying when you’re stuck in it or it gets in your way. It’s like most things in life — we don’t complain about what doesn’t affect us. At least, we didn’t used to. But now, with everyone glued to social media like an IV drip of addictive chaos, suddenly, everything feels like everyone’s problem.
I’m currently staying in one of the most expensive places in Australia. Tonight, I walked to dinner at a fancy “treehouse” restaurant, passing multi-million-dollar houses, gorgeous beaches, and famous surf breaks. It’s stunning here — and overpriced. But people pay the prices, so nothing’s changing anytime soon.
On my way back, I decided to cut through a little sand path over a dune, hoping it would lead me back to where I was staying. It didn’t. Instead, I stumbled into a cluster of tent villages. These weren’t your typical camping setups — these were long-term sites. They had one of the best views in Australia but no running water. Clothes hung to dry on makeshift lines, and no one seemed to be home. As I walked through, I found more tents scattered along hidden trails.
The last time I was here, I was in my van. I stayed at a caravan site filled with long-term residents. Clearly…
