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David Sasaki's avatar

Hector, I relate so much to these reflections. I spent my 20s and 30s building up my identity and CV. Then, on a long bike ride, I realized that I wanted to question and break down that identity as much as possible. That was nearly 7 years ago and the journey continues. If you’re interested, I wrote about it here:

https://davidsasaki.name/2017/08/the-joys-and-sorrows-of-a-small-identity/

I hope you’re enjoying the hot chai and look forward to your next installment.

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Hector Alexander's avatar

Hi David, thanks for your comment. It’s amazing how these long bike rides to this… haha. I hope you have been able to rebuild in a direction better suited to ‘you’ (you in a deeper sense). I am enjoying both the hot weather and the hot chai. Unsure which is hotter!

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Hector Alexander's avatar

also I’ve subscribed :) — thanks for sharing!

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Sahan's avatar

Nice article Hector, Keep up your good work

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Hector Alexander's avatar

Thanks Sahan 😎

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Christopher Hawley's avatar

Hi Hector. Definitely you are a writer. Sorry if I am labelling you. But you can do many other things at the same time. Stay Safe,

Chris

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Hector Alexander's avatar

Thanks Chris, hope you’re well down in Lamu 🏝️ looking forward to visiting soon!

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闇 やみ • (yami)'s avatar

Good one Hector, keep at it ✨

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Hector Alexander's avatar

Thank you! 🙏

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Andre Marchal's avatar

So now you are trying to find out who and what you are? What's your purpose in life? What you're here for? Why you are here (wherever your are). Are you subconsciously doing this trip to answer all those questions? Or are you at last just enjoying life? =)

I don't think about stuff like that anymore. I don't know what will be. Who knows anyway! Very interesting text!

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