I was drawn to the kendo photo, and then... hmm. I suppose one could say that kendo practice is the art of being in the moment without distraction. [having practiced for many years I do know whereof /i speak] Was that your point? Kendo is more mindfullness than battle.

As a lifelong world traveler myself, one who spent the 6 years prior to lockdown in 7 different countries, I appreciate the algorithm of what fits in the suitcase, and, more importantly, how heavy it is.

Constant battle? Only if we make it so.