Welcome Chris! Glad you joined. A philosophical journey can often times seem like a lonely road and for those of us who like to talk philosophy, it's not easy to find people who have little interest, let alone a desire to discuss topics that really matter.

This forum is filled with like-minded people on various levels of their philosophical journey through life so I'm sure you'll fit right in. Enjoy the forums and make yourself at home. Thank you kindly for introducing yourself as well.

Glad to have you on the forums!

Ten years as a full-blooded highway man. That's something. As you well know, settled society can feel constraining, but if nothing else, the rest of us need examples. Power of moral example is worth more than any words. I'm sure you'll get along well being settled, and also be an asset to those you settle near.

welcome back - wise hobo,

you missed nothing worthy of note. just another decade in the paradoxical decline of an advancing civilization. it's just like before only a bit more and a bit less.

iconoclast.

Welcome to the forums. Sounds like a fascinating journey, but I understand the difficulty that can arise dealing with loneliness. I think a philosopher needs to at least make an honest attempt to live by their philosophy even if it goes against many of the standards and norms of society when justified.

what a warm welcome. it's greatly appreciated. i'm realizing that my lifestyle though it had a sense of adventure associated with it was also a form of self-medication. to cope with the ways of the world some people use alcohol or subtances, some use comforts and amenities, some try to keep very busy or use different forms of distractions, i used freedom and being unattached. i was always very productive, always writing and amassing a body of work about what i was learning while workin labor type jobs. now, i guess joining this forum is an attempt to alleviate the anxiety that comes with trying to re-enter a more "normal" lifestyle. i guess it's dual purposed creating an outlet for the thoughts and ideas that go through the philosophical type mind while also offering a social connection with others who share the same need. i thank you very much and i won't bore you with anymore of my self-absorbtion. instead i'll try to jump into some of the forums available.