Can you run away from your problems?
Conventional wisdom says you can't run away from your problems.
I've made the statement in my books that you can't get in an RV, hit the road, and leave all your problems behind.
But is that really true?
Maybe you can't leave ALL of your problems behind, but in many cases, I think it's possible to leave a lot of your problems.
Whether you're living in an RV, traveling in a different country, or camping in the mountains, you don't have to take all your problems with you.
There's magic on the open road
Running away from home, so to speak, is not always a bad thing. Maybe it's possible to see many of your problems fade away in your rearview mirror.
When you leave all the chaos behind, you are, in a way, leaving the source of many of your problems behind.
Here's how it works
Many times a judge will let someone out of prison on the condition that they don't associate with their former gang members. Parents know all too well that if their children hang out with the wrong crowd, they will likely end up in trouble.
The same is true for you. A lot of your problems are being caused by the people you are associating with. Whether it's family members, coworkers, or so-called friends, they are often directly or indirectly causing problems in your life.
When you hit the road, you're free from their influence.
When is the best time to hit the road?
There is never a perfect time to hit the road. Maybe the best time was a year ago, but the next best time could be today.
When you're on the road, you can look at your life from a distance. It's easier to put your problems in perspective that way.
The open road is full of opportunities, and the problems you leave behind will seem much smaller. You can't understand the magic in running away until you do it.
When you're on the road, the pressure is off, and your problems don't seem so overpowering. Like everything else, they can fade away.
The famous author, Kurt Vonnegut said,
"We are here on earth to fart around. Don't let anyone tell you any different."
Keep this thought in mind as you go through life dealing with your problems.
I know you're not hanging out with gangs or criminals, but the people you work with, your neighbors, and your family members are influencing your thoughts and your life in ways you may not even realize.
The five people you spend the most time with influence your thoughts and actions way more than you might think. But sometimes, it's hard to determine which ones are part of the solution and which ones are part of the problem.
Bottom line: Yes, it is possible (and maybe even advisable) for you to run away from some of your problems. When you're an RVer, digital nomad, or just moving to a different area, you can find yourself surrounded by upbeat people. You won't hear a lot of negative talk--IF you associate with the right people.