A New RDL in 2023
Real Different Living is re-emerging. It will be more influenced by the author’s spiritual journey, continuing an emphasis on nourishing a holistic lifestyle.
I prioritised other goals at the end of 2022. Then when the year stopped, I wondered what happened to RDL. Not much at all had happened. But there is always an opportunity for change. I felt excited about my efforts for other people. Those external priorities are important. However, when I caught my breath, my mind returned to the conscious ways that gradually shape my whole being.
2023 is the perfect opportunity to reshape RDL as a mirror that reflects my reality. I started the concept of RDL in a completely different phase of my life. The idea hovered in the background of relocation and separation. But now is a great time for RDL2.0. I have a fresh perspective and phase in life.
In 2022, I journeyed through a search for real balance. I wanted to work for other people and myself. I hoped to dedicate the right time for parenting without revolving around that responsibility. My existence also felt like a rebirth, emerging from the pandemic and finding my way in a new place. This all took time.
The most significant change was a return to parts of the international community in which I had grown up. This was not a step back to my old conventional conservative ways. As I further connected with diverse people, I had to acknowledge everyone’s contrasting experiences of reality. I can bring my crunchy perspective in a balanced realistic manner. But others will live how they live. I found peace in this realisation. We all face so much in this wild world. We all do what we can. Any small step is a contribution to a better planet.
On that note, I wish to introduce my intention for RDL in 2023. I may include a local focus that reflects Newcastle (Australia) where I am growing roots. I also feel more confident putting my face on this site a bit more. RDL is from MSW.
Melanie Suzanne Wilson
