“Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.” ~Leonardo DaVinci
I arrived by plane into Santiago Chile late one evening after a very long night in Arica Chile taking in the potent eye candy of Carnival festival.
With nothing but two small bags and my back pack containing my laptop and cameras, (my virtual office) I stroll easily through the baggage claim and out the front doors of the airport, taking in the first breath of yet another new world full of experiences preparing to unfold…already in the process of unfolding.
More and more when I travel I try to avoid planning anything in advance, usually booking most of my plans the day of my departure. The urge for such change usually comes the day before or even in the morning of “that its time to go”. I try to trust this urge and move with the invisible current of life that ever so gently, pulls me along…Is pulling us all along.
In an ongoing effort to submit to the flow, I have developed a new habit of entrusting the first taxi driver that approaches me at the bus stations or airports to take me to a place he recommends. I tell him what I am looking to spend, what type of things I want to be near and I leave the rest to my new friend.
Not all places have been to my immediate liking, but they have all served me well in my own evolution in the end.
To me this is the essence of entrusting in the moment. And I have found, beyond a shadow of a doubt, by operating this way I allow the spontaneous unfolding of necessary experiences to manifest in my life naturally.
To be honest, since my arrival in South America by continually practicing non resistance to the moment regardless of what is happening, my life has become nothing short of magical and has more or less taken on the irony of a very good movie.
Looking back, all of my experiences have been progressive in nature, each leading to the next in perfect harmony and presenting important lessons and fascinating experiences that always seem to help me in future situations very soon after.
In the case of arriving in Chile, I was referred to a newly renovated hostel in the East part of Santiago.
I am told I will love it and what happens next doesn’t surprise me…
When we arrive at the hostel there is exactly one room left and the price is exactly what I told the taxi driver I was looking for. It’s close to the Metro and great restaurants.
I am greeted by a man about my age who happens to be the nephew of the owner, who happens to be a famous artist in Chile, who happened to renovate the building a year prior and decorate the entire place with his works of art…The renovation itself was a work of art.
He shows me to my room, beautiful and cozy, and the nephew already eager to show me around the city the next day.
Throughout the course of the week, after sharing many meals and conversations with family, I also become like family.
In the mornings, the grandmother kisses me on the cheek like her own son and serves me breakfast, making certain I’ve had enough. A nice feeling that immediately brings back memories of my own grandma. So far so good…
The nephew of the owner indeed takes me around Santiago and shows me places I would have never dreamed of finding on my own…Falling in love with Chile begins which leads to my eventual renting of a condo here.
During my stay I catch a glimpse of the joy of eventually owning my own hotel or bed and breakfast will be like. Seeds are planted.
As I fall asleep at night I revel in the feeling that this is my new life and that although this experience is amazing, that many more await in the years to come. Things unfathomable to my current reality, but soon to become a part of me…soon to shape my character and teach me more about this amazing thing called life. I cherish it and the feeling in my body.
I close my eyes and feel the peace once again that comes from simplicity. “This is how life is supposed to be” I tell myself, and the thought of word destiny is all I can think of.
Hi, I’m Nate Bunger and the writer and entrepreneur behind this blog.Over the past several years I've created, managed and sold several different businesses despite never finishing high school, making myself more or less financially free by the age of 25.
I used the realization that we can do anything in life if we are simply willing to set goals, find the answers we seek and never stop until we achieve what we set out for.
I currently teach people how to get clear on their purpose, create habits for massive change and bring their deepest desires into reality.
I operate my business from a Mac laptop while traveling around the world…My dream :)
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Awesome video…You are so inspiring. I was waiting for you to post another one.
Looks like your having a blast in Santiago. Great blog post
I like this one better than the Guiny pig
But they are all great..Are you ever coming back to the states? If you ever come through New York let me know. I would love to show you around.
All I can say is “we are the creator of our own life” Having experienced and continue to experience similar magic moments myself in my own travels and life journey.
Life is beautiful, a mystery and a miracle! You got it Nate! Savour every moment. Embrace, honor, trust and respect the power of the human spirit!
So happy and glad for you Mr. Architect of Freedom!
Jhet aka Juliet
http://www.thetaleofjuliet.com
Loved it! That was the inspiration I was looking for!
Thanks Shelby, it was meant for you
Anything I can do to help let me know. Chao