Can’t Knock The Hustle
My client and I made an impromptu day-trip to Ballarat today.
Ballarat was the epicentre of the gold rush in Victoria in the 1850’s, which brought an influx of many different people from all around the world, seeking fortune and glory. It was also the site of the Eureka Stockade, which was the closest Australia’s ever seen to a revolution, and certainly laid the foundations for Australian democracy and the Union movement.
It’s a beautiful historic towns, one of the larger rural economic hubs in the state, and is in my favourite region of Victoria.
It’s also really bloody cold in winter. I say that because it’s probably the one thing that would hold me back from moving out here.
As we walked through the streets, what struck was how peaceful it was, even though it was still ‘busy’. Sure, there weren’t as many people or cars, but there was still busy-ness afoot. But it was like people were going about their business calmly, not in a hurry.
It’s something I’ve noticed about country folk; they’re never in a hurry. I’ve always wondered whether being surrounded by more nature would lead you to live closer to natural rhythms.
I live in the inner city, and the rhythm of that place is fast, hurried, and bustling. It also doesn’t stop either (Melbourne is very much as 24 hour city nowadays). It’s funny that when I drop into a deep meditation practice at home, I’m still acutely aware of the energy of millions of people buzzing around trying to get shit done.
Not here though. Everyone seems to flow along here. I particularly noticed it as we sat in a busy cafe. There was a buzz, but it was more like a low-grade hum. It was really pleasant. I think that’s why there is such a strong Arts scene in rural cities like Ballarat. It’s easier to tap into the local dreaming and allow your creativity to flow. It’s something that resonates with me.
That’s not to saying I can’t achieve that same creativity flow living where I do — otherwise I’m simply making excuses. It feels like I have to work a little bit harder to achieve the flow; but once it’s there, there is no problem.
It’s gotten me to thinking about how we interact on Steem. It seems there are people who are so used to the instant gratification that an online environment inherently provides, that they become intolerant when others work at a lesser pace.
Steem is like a 24 hour city, with its inhabitants posting and creating all around the clock, transcending time zones and national boundaries. And then there are those who still have strong tethers into the 3D world, going to work, spending time with family and loved ones, and coming online occasionally to read or post or catch up with friends.
I’m not certain one way is better or worse than the other; it’s just an observation. I don’t think it would hurt to slow down a little — or at least not hang shit on those who like to take their time. I’m not certain the constant hustle is good for your health in any way, although I may be wrong.
I’m happy with my pace on Steem at present, although I’m deliberately pushing my self to post something daily for a short while, just to stretch the creativity muscle a little harder. I hope y’all are enjoying what I’m putting out there.
Take care, y’all
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I'm more of a hybrid. The slow pace of getting things done just "whenever" annoys me and there is a lot of that in Thailand where an attitude of "Sabai Sabai" or "Jai Yen Yen" which means "take it easy" can kind of mean that things are just never going to get done at all.
However, the flip side is also something I don't care for. When I visit my friends in NYC it seems like everything they do is a race. I mean everything. Just walking down the street has to be done at "weight loss pace" even if we are not on a schedule and aren't really even going anywhere in particular.
I have balance in my life now: I live in a medium size city of a million or so people, but out in the suburbs each community seems to travel at 50% pace. Once you get on the highway things go lightning quick. Sometimes i want the first thing, sometimes i want the second. :)
I know what you mean.
I think I need to be surrounded by a bit of hustle otherwise I become stagnant. Every time I move out of the city and into the country that’s what happens.
I’d like to see what happens if I moved to a large rural city like either Geelong or Ballarat — also close to Melbourne, because it is my home town and I love it because it really is an awesome city!!!
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As a German,
my favorite Australian event gotta be "The Battle of Brisbane". 😘
I’m obviously un-Australian... I have no idea what that is.... 🤣
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Try the Emu War!!!
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Cities are just much more expensive and intense to live in. So you work more, you are more exhausted. For sure cities also can feel energizing and buzzing, but in the long run this - again - is expensive and exhausting.
Closeness to nature surely adds, but I think some country folk simply have more time and less pressure.
Which also is fertile soil for culture and arts...
That’s what I miss about living in the city... closeness to nature.
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