A Nomadic Mindset Is Not About Travel
A solo traveler sits on a camel in the desert at golden hour, gazing toward the horizon, capturing a moment of stillness, freedom, and self-discovery.
When people hear nomadic mindset, they often think of movement or travel.
For me, it’s something quieter and deeper:
A nomadic mindset is dynamic, flexible, and growing.
I grew up in a culture that valued stability and certainty.
A steady path, predictable progress, and clear definitions of success were considered the ideal. Yet from an early age, I found myself questioning whether one fixed answer could truly fit an entire life.
That curiosity became the first seed of my nomadic mindset.
During my school years, my curiosity showed up through artsuch as drawing, creating, exploring. Although I paused those explorations, the sense of fulfillment creativity gave me never disappeared.
Years later, I realized that different forms of expression reflect different stages of who we are.
Each return to creativity wasn’t a repetition of the past, but a rediscovery — a new way of seeing myself at a different point in life.
Over more than ten years of cross-cultural and cross-functional work, I learned that I thrive in change. I enjoy learning new skills, adapting to dynamic environments, and building new possibilities.
In environments with no growth, I slowly lost myself until I chose to rebuild.
Finding Peace In The Philippines
A retreat in the Philippines became a quiet turning point where the sea, silence, and slow mornings helped me return to myself.
Have you ever had something happen repeatedly in your life, as if the universe was trying to tell you something?
It’s a clear sign that it’s something you truly desire.
I had a wonderful retreat in Italy, but my first retreat was in the Philippines, exploring places like Cebu City, Bohol, Palawan, Puerto Princesa, Nacpan Beach, El Nido, Coron, and Manila.
What the Philippines is known for are its “Desert Islands” — countless small, uninhabited islands and atolls, some with little vegetation. We spent 16 days traveling among these islands, making it the longest trip I have ever lived on a boat. I spent so much time snorkeling and diving that I felt like I was still underwater even when I was sleeping!
A retreat is a powerful opportunity for deep soul-searching.
I never knew I was such a crazy, courageous, and adventurous person until this trip. There’s nothing more exciting than playing, laughing, and sharing moments with amazing and inspiring people.
A retreat is truly a random adventure that brings unexpected joy.
10 Unforgettable Moments from My Retreat in the Philippines
Endless Adventures — Every moment was filled with fun, excitement, and incredible experiences.
Total Disconnection — Without my phone or laptop, I was free from distractions. Life became simple, peaceful, and truly present.
Strangers Turned Family — I met random strangers who became lifelong friends.
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Through years of co-living and traveling, I collected stories of everyday people whose presence changed me not through romance, but through resonance.
This series is my way of honoring the human threads that quietly bind us together.
