Freedom is a decision tree.’ This entire roundtable feels like a giant exhale. It is so easy to stay where we are because there is less resistance, but watching these women continually assess whether their environment aligns with who they are becoming is incredibly inspiring. True vitality isn't a rigid routine, it’s the courage to chart your own path and trust the detour. Gorgeous curation, HG! ❤️❤️
I’d like to revisit some of these people when they are older and have lived for more than ten years in a rural location. It all sounds idyllic until you realize that you perhaps no longer have the physical capacity to manage and there are no doctors, much less health aides. The nearest pharmacy is hours away and the roads may not be navigable in certain times of the year. I’m still waiting for the plumber I called in April to find time in the schedule. And there isn’t a list of others to call.
Yes, you cut out the things that don’t matter, but that doesn’t always mean that you don’t miss them. I’m tired of driving hundreds of miles to eat in a restaurant, see a movie in a comfy chair, have a manicure that I don’t have to schedule 6 months in advance, or cover up the grey hairs. I’m also increasingly worried about being so far from medical facilities. Not all neighbors are interesting or welcoming either.
I still love the quiet and the dark, but my next home will be in the country outside a medium to large sized city, not somewhere truly rural.
I could read 100 of these! So inspiring and such interesting perspective. Thanks for sharing these stories 💘
Love these interviews! The San Juans look particularly dreamy. And thanks for clarifying your process
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All three of these were good writes. Native PNWer here/spent a little time in the San Juans, so I was going to guess Center Island.
Freedom is a decision tree.’ This entire roundtable feels like a giant exhale. It is so easy to stay where we are because there is less resistance, but watching these women continually assess whether their environment aligns with who they are becoming is incredibly inspiring. True vitality isn't a rigid routine, it’s the courage to chart your own path and trust the detour. Gorgeous curation, HG! ❤️❤️
💞💞 I’m so glad you enjoyed!
Loved this!
Loving this series so much (especially as someone who recently moved away from NYC)!
Honored to be included! 🙏
I’d like to revisit some of these people when they are older and have lived for more than ten years in a rural location. It all sounds idyllic until you realize that you perhaps no longer have the physical capacity to manage and there are no doctors, much less health aides. The nearest pharmacy is hours away and the roads may not be navigable in certain times of the year. I’m still waiting for the plumber I called in April to find time in the schedule. And there isn’t a list of others to call.
Yes, you cut out the things that don’t matter, but that doesn’t always mean that you don’t miss them. I’m tired of driving hundreds of miles to eat in a restaurant, see a movie in a comfy chair, have a manicure that I don’t have to schedule 6 months in advance, or cover up the grey hairs. I’m also increasingly worried about being so far from medical facilities. Not all neighbors are interesting or welcoming either.
I still love the quiet and the dark, but my next home will be in the country outside a medium to large sized city, not somewhere truly rural.
So inspiring
It was fun reading this .
love love love these. not too far behind... i'm loving camper van life.