The title of this post is a quotation from John Lennon’s wonderful song “Watching The Wheels.”
Indeed, sometimes I also have to let it go in terms of intermittent fasting, exposing my body to cold, or rucking. Today and yesterday (I wrote this text on the 18th of August, 2025), I was not rucking even though I was walking and doing street photography. I simply felt my organism needed to rest for two days. After all, before yesterday, I had been rucking for five days in a row. The last three out of these five days, I had been carrying 37.5 kg (83 lbs.) on my back and shoulders. After five days of this tremendous activity, I needed a rest; I had to let it go. Also, I know I will be rucking during the next three days. Undoubtedly, we should all “hear” what our bodies tell us. My body told me I needed relaxation and a simple walk, without additional burden.
I wrote many times that I do intermittent fasting and expose my body to cold by taking cold showers and walking in summer clothes in freezing temperatures.
In general, I do all these things, and I aim to continue all activities mentioned above until the end of my life. Still, it does not mean I do not have a “cheat day” regarding fasting (sometimes I eat fast food, or, while in other places [like in the Latvian city Liepaja or the Polish capital of mountains, Zakopane], I eat candies or even drink alcohol). Also, sometimes, especially when I take a shower late in the evening, I do not take a freezing shower. I would say I take a shower with lukewarm water. I believe we all sometimes need a break, let it go, and have the possibility to choose to stop and relax. Remember, it’s okay to indulge occasionally; it’s part of a balanced lifestyle, and balance is key to a healthy and happy life.
