Chasing the Simple Life: A Tale of Coffee, Co-Working Spaces, and Sacred Landscapes
The Cold Waters of Spa Park: A Reflection on the Changing Landscapes of New Zealand
I am writing this with a cup of coffee in my hand. It is a barista made, oat flat white in an 8 ounce takeaway cup. The cup has a rough, paper like texture that perfectly grips to my palm. The lid is made of compostable plastic and feels surprisingly pleasant as it touches my lips. I notice that the cup has a slogan written across its surface, the simple life.
This feels like a sign.
A few days ago, my van broke down. If that was a meaningful moment, then so is this. I have been chasing the simple life and here it is. The simple taste of coffee that helps me feel at home.
I am sitting in a co-working space in the middle of a tourist town. This is my first taste of trying to be a digital nomad. So far, I have been distracted by the office furniture. My chair is slightly uncomfortable but has a nice swivel. There is a whiteboard in the corner that is filled with brain-storm smudges. I want to add my thoughts to the clouds but the bright bulbs in the room force me to focus. Keep writing.
This building is within minutes of a great lake in the North Island of New…
