The more I do rucking, the more I feel I should define my happiness by estimating my condition.
Undoubtedly, in a healthy body, there is a healthy spirit. I have been reminded of all these things since I started doing intermittent fasting (since Christmas 2020), taking cold showers (since April 2021), exposing my body to cold by walking in summer clothes in frigid temperatures (since Fall/Winter season 2021/2022), and rucking (since the 18th of August, 2024). Today (I wrote this text on the 12th of August, 2025), I will focus mainly on the last activity. The truth is that since I started rucking, I’ve become a more robust human, both physically and mentally. This physical transformation has significantly influenced my mindset, making me more resilient and optimistic. I’ve got the power.
Also, I look much better.
I become more muscular. It influences my condition, mood, and behavior. I am not afraid of anything or anyone. Does it mean I was scared of something or someone in the past? No. Still, today, I am ready to face all the challenges of my life. I aim to shift my behavior and attitude from a survival mode to a life full of thriving. Is that possible? I believe so. The truth is that I really do not want to be afraid of anything. No matter what happens in my life, I will die. Thus, is it really necessary to be frightened of the future? I want to explore the world.
Street photography helps me with this activity.
I literally (and, for me, symbolically) go out of my comfort zone to confront reality. Does it mean I am aggressive? Of course, not. I am curious and eager to explore practically everything that surrounds me. For today, I do it visually by photographing almost everything I see. While walking, rucking, feeling the burden on my back and shoulders, and photographing my surroundings, I feel truly alive, and I do not need anything more to be content.
