Living In His No Frills Minivan At 73 & Loving Life On His Terms
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- Опубликовано: 9 июл 2024
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I come across some of the most interesting people doing van lifre. At 73 Don is one of the most interesting. Although he graduated from one of the most prestigious schools in the country he chose a path in life that took him across the globe and back. He has lived in a commune, studied under a spiritual master in India and learned to speak 5 or more different languages fluently. Over the past four decades he has lived in multiple vans as a nomad and a host of other alternative living situations, all the time seeking to become an increasingly more evolved and compassionate being. Don currently lives in his truly no build no frills Astro minivan in a secluded forest setting. Living on social security Don demonstrates that it is possible to be content in life with few material possessions. 
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I’m so glad to hear that another 70 year old goes to bed at 7:00 and gets up at 3:00. Thank goodness for your videos, Carol, so we have something to do until the rest of the world wakes up. Congrats to Don for doing life HIS way..
I may have to try that!
Jamie Lee Curtis the actress goes to bed at 7 pm.... gets up 4:30 to 5:30 am according to her
I bet Don doesn't have hypertension! Doing it his way is right!
I am 62, I the same Up at 1:30 am Bed by 6 Pm , for 20 years now
it seems he read good books well
i agree. I have a rabid distrust of people in society, from medical lies to artificial inflation and "kaarens" and HOAs.
Now I live in my RV remotely. Simple work, simple life.
THE RV COMMUNITY is the most caring, generally normal, helpful, kind and loving community i have ever experienced, and I love it
AMEN! 🖖🇺🇸
I have also found the RV community to in general be the most accepting and caring community I have ever encountered. I often wonder why that is. I have speculated that perhaps people who can live without the usual social constraints are a different kind of people. But, I just don't know. I only know the kindness is true and genuine.
@@gloriouslifeonwheels3621 I call them the "leave me alone" group. I've been part of that groups since i was 4 minutes old.
There is somethign about people who just don't give a darn about what others think and are happy to help others becasue - unlike "that other society" - they don't have fear or worry about 'lawsuits' or what not.
Sure, more people = more problems, that's simple math.
Yet, these people seem to understand that life is lived in moments, not cages or compliance.
Glad i finally joined it, and i am NEVER EVER EVER going back!
HOAs are evil and need to be outlawed.
@@gloriouslifeonwheels3621 Well, it's all about how a humans make use of their brain. People who use their brains solely to make money lose the value of fellow humans and become selfish to the point that they themselves won't be aware of it. Those who use their brains in understanding the functionality of this entire system cannot make lots of money but gain wisdom that helps in recognizing the value of humans. That's why, I have more respect to the financially poor than the so called rich and miserable people.
Now this is a testimony why we treat all ppl w/respect! We DO NOT ever know who's who, and if we did, no matter, everyone deserves to be treated w/kindness! They could be your life's continuation of existence with the knowledge that they may have to share!
My lengthy conversation with Don was one of the most interesting talks I have had in awhile. He truly is a fascinating individual. He shared some information about his mom who was also a very remarkable individual.
Amen to that 🙏
Well said!💙
@@gloriouslifeonwheels3621 Oh, can you share more or did he wish to keep it quiet.
Very nicely written!!
Education is NOT the same as intelligence.... being taught what to think is NOT the same as knowing how to think. This man has a grasp on both.
In other words, he's not no educated fool
God bless and keep this man safe.
This man is on a spiritual journey more than a travel journey. You can just tell. I loved this interview!
Imagine what the world would be like if everyone at one time or another went on a spiritual journey.
Imagine how the world would be if they would all find their true Creator and follow His way of living. Peace for eternity.
By Pre discerning' and valuing our values to be our actual healthy best values' can turn daily surviving' into a lifetime of Thriving🦉🌦️🖖
He seem like such a peaceful human. I could never tell him to move along. NEVER EVER!
Isn't that wild that some person would feel so entitled at 9:30 at night to tell someone who was not disturbing anyone that they needed to leave the neighborhood and not return. Such entitlement is galling!
@@gloriouslifeonwheels3621 Yes! That is really wild. My heart would not allow me to do that.
I couldn't either! I would try to help him or give him food!! Some people are so heartless that could be them. One never knows what tomorrow will bring .
Namaste Don. If you were in the East, I would invite you to stay at my farm in TN. Light and Love and your peace come through you when you talk. I am so glad that you shared this on video so people could see what is important.
What a lovely lady who's interviewing. Very warm and sincere. God bless these two people! 🙏❤️
What a lovely comment. Thank you💖
Wich God do you mean?
The only God and CREATOR of ALL?
Or the fictional one inside him or hers he was talking about at the end?
I hope and pray this lovely, peaceful man will find His true Creator on his Spiritual search.
@@manjavalk4558 what!?!?!? There's only one God . 🙏
@@manjavalk4558 Shut up and don't judge!
Now how can a person over 70, living off of $1200/mo SSI, happily living out of his vehicle and in a very minimalist way, not inspire others like myself to begin my minimalist life?? What an amazing spiritual man he is!
I'm 57, and just began saving for my minimalist life out of my car, and hope to make the transition in a couple of months, and I'm scared of such a major change. But Don has given me such hope and encouragement to know that it will be overall fantastic, and I will learn so much. I too am on SSDI, making $1550/mo, so I need to just quit worrying and JUST DO IT!! Bless!
I hope the experience for you is everything you dream of Kevin. Don is pretty content to be a loner. Everyone is not. I would urge you to consider if you are someone who needs others in your life. If you do may I suggest that you connect with other like minded folks on the road so you have a community.Also, do try to become debt free if possible before heading out and have an ample emergency fund, particularly if you have an older vehicle. Good luck!
@@gloriouslifeonwheels3621 will do, thank you so much!
@@comfeefort Thank you so much for your insight my friend. I agree regarding church people(most). But I try to be spiritual in nature and soul. Your advice makes sense. I can't work do to physical issues, but my SSDI is plenty of living out of my vehicle. Take care!
@@comfeefort what state do you van in?
You can be a nomad in Panama …retiree’s visa is for anyone making $1000/ month, very nice country
Community is the wave of the future. From what I can see nomads are more kind and caring than most communities.❤❤❤
I have to agree Cheryl 100 percent!
I'm glad you filmed this one and shared it with us.
This individual knows what he knows and he so wants to share but humans aren't ready.
Highly intelligent creature. Remember, he says something is coming...if you are awake...you know it too.
Something is coming and I fear it is not good!!
If everyone was like Don, what a beautiful world this would be! May he always be blessed and Carol thank you for doing this video!!!
He’s like a W. Maugham character, choosing roads less traveled since his 20’s. As long as he’s satisfied with his choices, the society can’t pity or judge him.
Yes, reminds me of Abraham in Chapter 50 of The Moon and Sixpence by Maugham.
What a lovely soul. Namaste Don 🙏 Thank you Carol
He's very lucky to live the life he wants😊
He is indeed. Not many people ever truly do.
it isnt luck. its something to aim for, work for.
@@kathywilliams9672 Except that he didn't use any of that book smarts and intellect to secure a financial retirement beyond social security. To each his own I guess.
@@cashonly6117 I get the feeling that he wouldn't be living any differently, if he had.
@@cashonly6117 "Book smarts" / "being educated" doesn't mean that a person is intelligent or has any common sense. Common sense can't be gained by reading a book. Either you have it or you don't.
I love this guy , such a great outlook on life . Seems such a lovely guy ❤👍👍
I just love seeing so many different people taking interesting journeys in their vans. I’d like to read his books.
There are so very many different paths people have taken who are living nomadic. I have been so fortunate to meet so many people in fascinating personal journies.
I just looked and didn't see the book available anywhere.
I call it camping. My work required me to move frequently. I had two homes, a good income and worked in the public electrical system. During storms, floods, tornados, and other disasters, I travelled to be on location. I lived in my pickup, as did many other employees in the electrical trade. Sometimes I would get home on weekends, sometimes I would be camping out for years at a time. Making house payments.
I and my co-workers kept the lights on and homes warm during disasters, day and knight for years, and nobody knew about the unsung heroes out in the cold, rain, snow wind etc..... homeless . with the dangers, of downed trees power lines. Keeping hospitals, emergency centers, and homes functioning, all the while risking life, and limb. Your welcome. 😊 We never know who is homeless. They could just be saving your lives or the lives of your loved ones. Camping out was a way of life in my trade.
What a terrific man. Simple yet liveable van.
Ah, I knew the hippies were still out there! Thanks for finding one! ☮️🤟
Yes they are🤣🤣🤣
I love how he's happy with his simple setup. I'm going to check out his book
This guy is living proof that you don't have to be a bum or homeless deliver in a Van you can be highly educated make very good money and choose to live this way because you want to live a memoristic alternative lifestyle almost like a hippie.. He's living proof of this He has a lot of freedom because of this lifestyle That's why I love it. And I'm not poor either..
That is exactly what I was trying to highlight!!
@@gloriouslifeonwheels3621 well sez glorious..
Helps to proof what you write, did you mean to live in and NOT deliver (don't think he mentioned he worked for DoorDash or Grubhub...)
what is "good money" also what living almost like a hippie would be like, as an alternative to not being a bum, homeless or not being poor either.
@@westho7314 is that what I mean these people choose to live alternatively and they live good I live alternatively myself I don't pay her rent or have big bills thanks to my great choices of alternative living and I don't give a damn about contributing to the system.. because I tell people live life on your terms so I don't give a damn what people think how I live you're damn right I ain't going to paint no renting up to no bulshit landlord
This is what I’m talking about minimalist to the point of just necessary.
Also we can’t just judge people that live on the vehicle. You never know who you gonna meet . Thank you 🙏 💕
You got the entire point of this video👍
He’s a very interesting man. I wish him the best.
The Universe is watching over this man. Ifi had a house, he can park at my house anytime.
Up here in Canada you can't let someone park their van/trailer on your OWN property for longer than a few days. Its ridiculous! Even most acreages near cities you can't have more than one trailer/camper without some neighbor reporting you and the municipality knocking on your door.
That is very nice to offer. You have kind eyes and a warm smile. May blessing's fall like rain upon you!
Take Care
😎✌️💯
@@debbietodd8547 Canada is a socialist sh-t country!
If I was a hawker I’d love to knock on your door , I could probably sell you the moon !
Good interview, Carol. He sure has been around the world a lot. That's awesome. 👍
He has for sure. It would habe taken a few hours to share all the fascinating stories and adventures he told be about.
It's just living life on your own terms. Thank you ever so much 4 showcasing these fascinating nomad's. It's so interesting. This lifestyle has grown so much over the last few years. You an Bob have changed the term living in America.
There truly are such fascinating people out there living life on their own terms.
Thank you for sharing a world that's not shown enough of - our eyes, hearts and minds are open to teach respect and be kind. Love this! 🌹🌹💕💕
He's amazing. Why do we all have to fit the 9-5 job/nice house/nice car standard that mainstream society imposes on us ? I went to the Merchant Navy as a Seaman at age 22 for the adventure. Now at 55 I do entry-level remote work, roam Europe on a motorcycle, sleep in a tent. Everything I own in this world, I carry around with me.
God bless him.
Great video, thanks for sharing. Regards from Reggio Calabria, Italy 🇮🇹
What kind of remote work because I'm looking for entry level to
@@jaleesa00 Data entry and proofreading, mostly.
This man is a lucky person. He's living a life, that we can only dream about. 😊
For me; living like that would be a nightmare. 😭
Homelessness and poverty, no normal toilet, shower or refrigerator. What if his car breaks? How will he afford to fix it?
@Mikhail Mamontov I travel the 50 states in my van. My health plan includes fitness centers, YMCA and much more, like 5000 choices in all US states, to swim, workout and shower.
@Mikhail Mamontov this is his 10th van since 1982 so he has figured it out.
No thanks.
What a nice gentleman. Hope all goes well for him.
I AGREE AND LIVE THE SAME LIFE STYLE, IVE BEEN LIVING THIS WAY FOR AROUND 12YRS NOW, IM NOW IN A 37YR OLD RV, I STAY IN A CITY IN TEXAS, I LIVE ON SSI WHICH GIVES ME 914,00 A MONTH BECAUSE OF THE PRICE OF GAS AND FOOD MY MONEY DOESN'T LAST VERY LONG BUT I DO HAVE EVERYTHING I NEED, I SHOWER AT THE GYM AND I PARK AT A TIRE SHOP AT NIGHT, I WATCH THE PLACE AND THEY LET ME PLUG IN AT NIGHT....
IM NOW 65YRS OLD AND NOT IN THE BEST HEALTH BUT I LOVE THIS LIFE STYLE AND PLAN ON DOING THIS TILL I DIE, HOPEFULLY IT WONT BE TOO LONG BEFORE GOD CALLS ME HOME....
Hello Vincent,
It sounds like you have made the best you can of a challenging situation. It is.my plan to be traveling thru Texas later this year. I would.very.much like to hear more about your story. If you would care to share it I can be reached at:
Gloriouslifeonwheels@gmail.com
God bless you 🙏 for many more
Love his attitude, he seems very much at peace.... NAMASTE
His eyes look lifeless for someone who traveled and lived a good life. God bless him to find happiness and meaning. Hard to believe he has a master degree and only had window washing jobs all his life said
Highly intelligent folks are like that. Many have trouble fitting in society and don't have developed social skills. Usually not materialistic. Some live on the streets and sadly, genius is often correlated with mental illness.
He is very special , thank you for sharing his experiences! 👍❤️
Thanks Carol. I admire this gentleman. He’s a living proof that living with low or no stress is key to a healthy life. He looks like he’s on his 50s!
This was a great straight forward interview, ❤❤❤❤
Thank you for this very interesting interview. Great job Carol. ❤
Great interview Carol! What a fascinating person! Thanks Don! 🌹Red
I'm 77,I'm inspired, making aplan.
Don't you just love encountering folks who inspire you!
@@gloriouslifeonwheels3621 amen. Lol
This human is a yogi. It took one sentence in a book to help him realize he was enlightened and needed further training. He trusted and followed his gut. From that moment on, his spiritual journey began. I spent years ignoring my gut and then one day, simply followed the call. He is much braver than I answering the call with “so much to lose.” The fact he is a yogi is clearly evident during the interview. It is almost comical once you understand the cues of someone living this way. There are others like him, in fact many. They make soup in the street, clean homes, and yes, wash windows. So be careful how you treat others, you never know who you are talking to. Bless you brother. Namaste.
lif kicks us in the head once 60 and more. This country has no value for us older people
It is sad to say but it is true. Elders in America are often disgarded and seen as a burden.
The US has no value for anyone who isn't rich. We are disposable to the elite.
Who raised the current generation without traditional values? (Which is where elder care would be taught)
You traded in family values for sexual freedom and cable TV.
Way to be progressive.
Right! Get the hell out of here!
Its very different in Japan.
Such an interesting story. Left me wanting to know more. So glad you are open and interested Carol in peoples stories. Thank you.
I do love hearing people's stories and sharing them.
You meet the most interesting people, Very respectful and kind. Thank you for the video. Blessings to you.
I am truly blessed to meet so many lovely.people.
We are more than happy living in a van as well. The hard part is how others look at us and look down on us :( they treat us like homeless…
Pay them no mind.
I'm living in my semi and feel extremely comfortable in a small space. Love it and by the way my name is Don 😁 I'm a professional gypsy, grew up in Holland, Germany and Texas and loving good old san antoon as we speak while running TX. Living day by day in my home on wheels. Enjoy Mr Don great video 👍
As long as Don is content and satisfied with his health, more power to him. His SS is enough to get him by in this type of chosen living. It’s good this choice is available to him. It’s what he can afford and he likes it. That’s all he needs.
He's gorgeous. He looks like Peter O'Toole.
he has glowers, books art and FREEDOM
Don does.indeed.have freedom and a peace.that is so often missing in the lives of folks caught up in the rat race of pursuing things that ultimately do not add joy to their lives.
such an inspiration to live your life, enjoy your existence
Seems like a fine fellow. I wish him well.
Thank you, Sir. I intend to live a simple van life on a small income also. And, as a Zen Buddhist, my life has been and continues on a spiritual voyage. Put simply, your humility and compassion shine thru and inspire me.
Thanks for sharing. He's childfree, too.
Excellent presentation! Love your work!
Thank you so much.
I’m glad he worked long enough to draw social security.
I know of an old hippie that applied for social security and they essentially told him, “sir, you have to contribute for at least twenty combined years in order to draw social security! Wow!
Great interview!
Ten years.
@@8ofwands300 Ahhh, thanks! Yes, I googled it, ten years.
@@8ofwands300 Yes, 10 years (40 credits).
What a lovely man please stay safe Don hello from myself Edinburgh Scotland God bless Amen
For years I thought retirement would be sitting in a chair by the window dreaming of travel and the past. I don't even know why I thought that. So grateful for these videos and the possibilities they illuminate ♥
The gentleman is the living embodiment of Lord Buddha. My namastey to him. Outstanding interview.
Very Interesting, Thank You Sir. May God Bless You 🙏 Amen.
THANK YOU SO MUCH for this interview!
Wow, you wern't kidding about his no-frills minivan. And he seems to be getting by. I like his attitude on life.
You have a special gift Carol. Thank you for a great interview.
Thank you Margaret. I have been blessed with the people who have allowed me to interview them.
Good job Carol. You could see that he didn’t really want to talk about where and how he parks at night. Look here, you folks need to understand that info really needs to be talked about less because as more people are living the minivan lifestyle, overnight parking is crucial.
You are right cauton needs to be exercised. But I do want to.provide useful informayion to my van life viewers. I generally don't ask for specific locations within a city. Rather, I ask for general nformation like near apartment buildings or high density areas. etc.
Love the traveling companions! I’m working on a story about that too🌱🎶✨nomad gardening! Thanks Carol💜
I look forward to seeing it when you do. I think nomad gardening would be such a relaxing thing to do on the road.
What a great human ❤️
What a beautiful soul!
I love this guy..Im very spiritual and i admire him hes living the way he wants.May he be protected and loved by the divine.Thankyou it was lovely to meet you...namaste ❤
I really enjoyed this video. It was lovely to meet him and and great interview.
Thank you Linda. Insonenjoyed meeting Don and our conversation before the interview.
I’m 70, only barely graduated HS, failed out of college TWICE (!), kicked out of the USAF and every other job but as a church musician, and I get the same amount of SS he does!!
He was a window washer and an astrologer. Common term for astrologer is fortune teller.
I’ve met a lot of successful people in my life but I respect this man more than any of them, he inspires people especially that he wrote a book. He doesn’t let things get him down, and has a plan for his life.
Don, you can park in front of my house any time. Namaste!
A modern day pilgram, living life his way! 🌻
Simplicity at its finest. Thank you for sharing.
Amazing he said namaste and explained it's meaning. Good man.
Oh this is wonderful to see a fellow seeker of spiritual awakening on this nomadic path! 🥰🥰
this man is truly an individual, super intelligent, and he has it all together!!!
I think Don has learned to separate the truly important and necessary things of life from those that aren't.
What a beautiful human being you are ~ such a wise and spiritual being! Thank you for sharing this video. Sending you light, love, peace, joy and abundance always. I love you.
My mother use to always "Say". Be nice to the poor because you never know where they come from. Don, is a "Perfect" example of my mother's words. Texas/USA🇺🇸
Be nice 2 everybody, because it dosent really matter where they hav cme frm, we r human beings, n Gods creation. 😇
Love this story. Thank you for sharing
Don is such a cool.guy. He is a perfect
example of the broad spectrum of folk living as nomads in this country.
May the God of all mercies grant Don much peace and safety.
Thanks Carol for making this video and thanks Don for sharing! Namaste.
Awesome conversations between you both, thankyou 😄😄😄
I’ve been on the road without a fixed address and had a great setup (Ford F250 with a cap) I had a sleeping platform for storage etc, but I tell you what, it wasn’t easy or glamorous and I eventually found affordable housing. I pay between 1k-1200 a month between rent and utilities and consider that affordable. I also had two elderly hunting dogs that were so happy when we got a home. They loved the last two years of their life in a stable environment. Believe me, it was fun and they enjoyed being nomadic, but it was time to settle down.
Amazing 😊
Dang he looks great for his age. Love it thank you 😊 for sharing
Love the traveling companions!!
Love this guy….simply that!
I SCROLLED TO DONS VIDEO AND AM WATCHING IT AGAIN 😊😊😊😊🎈🎈🎈🎈
Yes never judge a book by its cover. My grandson is a very ill man. Lifelong illness. Just had a security guard who watched him pay for food in a supermarket. Then stopped him and said he hadn't paid Even took photos. The lass at the checkout confirmed he had paid. How dreadful for him to go through this experience because he is different. Told him to go to Manager which he will. Not good enough. 😢
That is just plain unacceptable. I do hope action was taken against the security guard.
Using the public toilets would be an issue for me. But, that’s just me. Good for him for choosing the road (no pun intended) that brings HIM happiness.
Growing up I was conditioned to suspect the safety of public toilets, but then I got older and urgency became an overriding factor. Because... when ya gotta go, ya Gotta GO! 😆
Carry along a compost toilet 😊
God Bless him , he has chosen to be a nomad for life. no profession to match his college degrees ???, thank God he has social security !
Don has chosen his own path and is content with that.
Seniors getting priced out of rentals. Rather than be homeless or relegated to a 'tiny home', a 'tiny home on wheels' at least you get a chance to relocate or travel. BTW this gentleman reminds me of that "Most Interesting Man in the World" ads. Best wishes to him!
What an interesting guy! 👍
Don you're too high, It is beautiful to live quietly enough to commune with the Holy Spirit. So many of us seniors become slaves to their possessions. If you come to Port Orchard in Puget Sound country you can stay in the barn if you help cut the grass, I live on Wyers Lane. I am straight and play music, war veteran, take care, very good show!
I loved the video. People are so interesting! I love listening to their stories. Thank you!
There truly are some fascinating people out there and I just love talking to them and hearing and sharing their life stories. I find that the ones who are sometimes the most fascinating are the people who present one way visually and have so much more to them when you pull back the layers a bit. It reminds me of that line in Forest Gump when he says something to the effect of life being like a box of chocolates and you never know what is inside!
Namaste to lovely both of You Souls🙏🙏🌷🌷
I would love to read his book. It’s out of print and not available. So disappointing. Would love to hear more from him. Thanks for sharing!
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Man on ascension.
Really. Spiritual. 💚