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Most importantly the shortest and darkest days of the year also celebrate the return of the light. Details in Return-Of-The-Light-Bob Davis Podcast 1080.
Certainly we have our winter celebrations.
Above all they celebrate the birth of light.
These days I think a lot about how old the human race is.
And how these celebrations have evolved over the eons.
That is to say they resonate with us because they are ancient.
Firstly when I am in the desert I think about the Old West.
Secondly and perhaps more importantly there is evidence of the Spaniards here.
And the Indians before the Europeans came.
And all the ancients.
We stand on their shoulders today.
Finally I’ve done some podcasts recently about potential economic difficulties.
The result has been some listeners and subscribers feeling dread about the future.
However even when times are tough this winter celebration and ritual gives us hope.
Because no matter what happens we’ll pick up the pieces and start again.
Above all we don’t like change.
In fact we react to more than plan for setbacks and difficulties.
On the other hand I think it’s fair to say we use these rituals at different times of the year to take a breath.
To draw strength.
And keep on keeping on.
Therefore here’s a message of hope for everyone.
In conclusion things may get worse before they get better.
But they always get better sooner or later. We make sure of that.
Finally take a moment to join your ancestors this season and look to the heavens.
See the same stars, moons and planets they saw, going back thousands and thousands of years.
And look for the signs of light and hope for the future.
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Above all this podcast asks if we are at a turning point on the eve of an economic eruption. Details in Turning-Point-Eruption-Bob Davis Podcast 1079.
Secondly I’ve done a series of podcasts detailing what I have learned about this situation.
Finally I am clear on the causes of the current inflation.
And the solution.
Even more as the central banks work to smother the current inflation, we’re about to suffer.
That is to say when it goes it could be a volcanic eruption in our society.
Of course people might say I am a pessimist.
I am not.
In fact I believe all of this will eventually be seen as a positive development.
However we have to get to through the difficult road ahead first.
For example imagine yourself at the very top of a roller coaster.
As the coaster heads down there’s a feeling of weightlessness.
And then fear.
That is to say today we have what many experts describe as the biggest everything bubble in history.
Certainly I have learned the more you know about these things the less you know.
But what interests me are the potential volcanic effects on our society.
In conclusion it’s as though our train as reached the old fashioned round house house having come in on one track.
And being turned to go out in a different direction.
In short if you think the past couple of years have been tough think again.
We’ve been living through the easy part of the cycle.
In the same vein now comes the hard part.
Finally given the situation it’s interesting how people use debt to cling to an old lifestyle.
And how many seem unaware they’re living on top of a volcano.
About to erupt.
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Most importantly when people are paying fifty percent more for fuel they can’t afford these ridiculous RV and Rig Prices. Details in Ridiculous-RV-Rig-Prices-Bob Davis Podcast 1078.
Firstly I got into a little bit of a tiff on Instagram recently because I decided to engage on this price issue.
Secondly this podcast explains why price cuts are on the horizon.
And I reference another podcast I did some months ago on economic issues.
Certainly I see things from the nomad perspective.
That is to say we don’t like to spend money.
Certainly some people come to this lifestyle with more resources than others,
In addition others buy an RV to use every now and then.
But even the causal RV person is shocked at what dealers are asking for these rigs.
Even more there is the issue of rising interest rates and less liquidity in the banking system.
To clarify most financial people these days say we’re reaching the breaking point on inflation.
It’s early yet but as a result wholesale prices for used cars in particular are plummeting.
And it will.
One wonders whether RV and Rig sellers are playing the same game.
Finally we nomads usually operate with rigs cobbled together from heavier duty vehicles
Moreover we are often very choosy about creature comforts.
And we’ll often choose versatility and reliability over hardwood floors and double door refrigerators.
That is due to the fact that experience is the best teacher.
To sum up to the nomad borrowing tens of thousands of dollars to overpay for a shiny new rig is just not an option.
Finally the overall economic picture suggests things are about to change.
In fact big price reductions on almost everything may be in the picture soon.
Sales People Always Say This Is The Best Time To Buy
However sales people will always tell prospects it’s a great time to buy.
Including those prognosticators on You Tube.
In conclusion always do your own research.
But don’t forget to look at the overall economic picture at the same time.
It’s an eye opener.
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Firstly very happy to be celebrating two years of nomad travel. Of course year two is very different from year one. Learn more in Celebrating-Two-Years-Nomad-Travel-Bob Davis Podcast 1077.
Secondly reviewing the year takes the form of a travelogue.
And there are many people to thank along the way.
Certainly fuel prices dictated a change in how this nomad travels.
Most importantly I like to drive.
That is to say I am one of these people who can cover a lot of ground.
As a result I realized this is life is like peeling an onion.
Therefore getting down to the new layers this year meant friendships and more.
In addition I had to review images and podcasts from the year to remember details!
In other words much of this life is so much like a dream sometimes that’s how you remember it.
For example reviewing images on my phone made me realize I did do some travel this summer.
And got to know Utah and Colorado pretty well.
As well as quite a few adventures.
Certainly I’ll tell a few stories from the experience in this podcast.
More importantly I have outlined the reasons I think this lifestyle is actually healthier than life back in the world in previous podcasts.
Even more it’s the community and bonds with people I have met that made the most of the year.
Finally I don’t think any of us know where we’ll be in a year.
Indeed that seems to be the nature of the time we’re living through.
On the other hand we do have choices.
Hitting the highway for adventure and growth certainly was the prescription for me.
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Above all if you’re a nomad I say #nomadlife is Healthy Life. Find out why in Nomadlife-Healthy-Life-Bob Davis Podcast 1076.
Firstly this podcast is based on research results for people younger than 24.
Certainly they have been hit hard the last few years.
But older people have suffered too.
Secondly we’re talking about aging ten years in two.
And I believe being a nomad has saved me from the same fate.
Therefore I did a quick podcast on the study results.
For example the study shows people to be less open, responsible and social in general.
On the other hand I find nomad life requires us to be more open, responsible and social.
To clarify I certainly didn’t start out that way.
But over time these qualities emerged.
In addition the stresses back in the world have not been a part of my life the last two years.
In the same vein do you feel someone in your life is aged quickly the last few months?
Or become more brittle?
During the struggles of the last few years I’ve been on the open road.
And it has been a tonic.
However most of the depictions of nomad life suggest it is not healthy.
Most importantly it is not necessarily easy.
But what life is?
Finally one of the measures of mental health is how you score on empathy, responsibility, creativity and social activity.
And nomad life requires those qualities.
In short we tend to emphasize commonalities rather than differences.
But back in the world the opposite is usually true.
In conclusion life on the road isn’t easy.
And it’s not for everyone.
But it does have some pretty positive results.
That is to say community, helping and being helped, the open road and fresh air are pretty healthy.
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