They tried to steal my motorbike...

After two hours of reading in the sun (balls out), I left the beach to find that my motorbike was not where I parked it. Not good.

The beach is located off a dirt path, and completely isolated... or so I thought.

I'm currently spending 2 months in Lombok, Indonesia after over 8 months in Bali. Until now, I hadn't experienced any crime.

Bali is an extremely high-trust island. The locals live spiritually aligned with God. They do good because it is right. Lombok, however, is an Islamic island, and I suppose the same doesn't always apply.

In Bali I have left my key in my motorbike by accident, and the locals took the key and put it in the bike seat to prevent crime. They operate wholly in service, expecting nothing in return.

Crime is present on the island, but it's one of the safest places I've ever lived or visited. I believe much the same about Lombok, but the energy here is different.

I had been to this specific beach before without issue. The beach is completely empty, and a decent distance from the next closest beach with anyone on it. I returned once again to enjoy the scenery and privacy for some tasteful mid day ball sunning.

I had no idea I was due for a felonious surprise. Fortunately, I had my valuables on person, and I was completely safe. Still, a close call.

But why am I sharing this?

Notice how calm I am.

It's almost as if it's another day in the office for me.

This wouldn't have been the case a few years back. I would have panicked. I would have been yelling or crying. I would no doubt be more upset than I am here. But because of my physical and spiritual training over the last few years, I'm basically unfazed.

To be clear, I'm not numb.

I was still pissed off at the damage, inconvenience, and disrespect. But I didn't let it cloud my judgement or actions. I was not overcome with worry or stress. I was non-attached to the way things "should be", and ok with what IS. Keep your Ryan Holiday books, this is Stoicism in motion.

Non-reactivity is high testosterone. Being calm in the storm of life is a sign of spiritual centeredness.

The whole point of all the content here online is to be more capable in real life. If you aren't seeing the fruit in your life, it's time to log off and go live.

Hero's Journey.

Thanks for reading, share if you feel called. Otherwise, talk soon.

Be The Renaissance.