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A wonderful essay! I am contemplating a move, after being settled in one place for ten years (!!!). Prior to this place, I'd moved every few years for my whole adult life. When I first settled here, in my earlyish 30s, I was skittish for several years -- it felt unsettling to be settled, to not move somewhere new! But now, I'm rooted her…
A wonderful essay! I am contemplating a move, after being settled in one place for ten years (!!!). Prior to this place, I'd moved every few years for my whole adult life. When I first settled here, in my earlyish 30s, I was skittish for several years -- it felt unsettling to be settled, to not move somewhere new! But now, I'm rooted here, I have a happy-making routine that is significantly dependent on this place, I like my home and my people who live nearby. And contemplating a move, mid-career, now when I am happy and rooted where I am? Sometimes it feels exciting and desirable. Sometimes it feels like a terrifying prospect. Reading about the experience of moving back and forth between these big, iconic cities, at different ages, has really resonated with me, even though it's a different situation than mine. I'm sure I'll re-read this as I continue my contemplation.