The Void Project

What if our possessions are actually a distraction, covering up things we'd rather not see? And what happens when we let go of much of that stuff?The Void Project shares personal stories about real journeys of discovery. We talk with people who pared down. They share their experiences, the lessons they learned, and some of the wonders that resulted. Without glossing over the bumpy bits. Ten lives. Ten conversations. Ten people who did if for themselves or for others.

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#TheVoidProject 02: Living Freely w/Danielle Heckmeck

April 09, 2023 • Danielle Heckmeck • Season 1 • Episode 2

What does it look like to closely align one’s material possessions with clear personal values and aspirations?

Summary

What does is look like to closely align one’s material possessions with clear personal values and aspirations? Danielle provides a shining example. Freedom has a very specific meaning to her. She deliberately organizes her life for simplicity, enabling flexibility and freedom for focused spiritual pursuits. She discusses her values, how she views time when making plans for the future, selecting possessions that are versatile, and creating a living space where she can feel herself more than the items in the room.

About my guest

Danielle Heckmeck is a serious meditator, an avid reader, a hiker and a world traveler who claims Paris as her favorite city. For our conversation, Danielle called in from Australia. She has worked in information technology for over 20 years, most recently as a project manager for a company that developed systems for public health organizations.

Main topics

4:20 can I live without this?
6:02 I want to be as free as possible
8:24 living my life in smaller time segments
13:11 what about clothing for multiple climates?
15:30 small-sized travel/camping gear
19:07 clutter
20:29 I want to feel me in it, I don’t want to feel all the stuff that’s in there
24:50 we can get so tied into the things that we own … that we identify with them

Podcast theme music
empty by Tea K Pea
freemusicarchive.org/music/tea-k-pea/

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People on this episode

Kira Higgs

Host