In 2013, my travels led me to a silent meditation retreat at a Buddhist monastery on a small island in Thailand. I handed over what was left of my belongings, including with my laptop and iPhone, for the duration of the retreat. I spent the next 10 days showering out of a tub of water and sleeping on a wooden bunk bed, with no possessions.
The collection of my experiences, what they meant, and what I was in search of started to come together. I was the happiest I had ever been, and I had absolutely nothing.
Turns out I didn’t need a closet full of clothing options, just the right type of clothes. My entire wardrobe is packed very strategically with versatile clothing and shoes that I can mix and match to be prepared for every type of occasion. I have workdays at coffee shops around the world. I often refer to Starbucks as “my office.”
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