Living without Security
Thousands of years ago in the environment of evolutionary adaptedness farms did not exist and neither did structured markets. Without these, the very basics in life were not guaranteed; people had to search extensively simply to find food (Rather than go to the supermarket). The ability to stay in the same place for extended periods of time was not possible. Our ancesters were nomadic.
Now it is true that routine has many benefits and without it technological development would be stiffled, but people like tools need to be kept sharp through constant challenges and by living outside of their comfort zone. This in essence is why people become modern nomads, they keep moving to avoid becoming stagnant.
I watch many movies where adventurers travel with only a small knapsack (Lord of the Rings, Robin Hood, etc) and it seems like such a foreign way to live. When we travelled in NZ from our car with no set plan or guaranteed place to sleep it felt invigorating. A car is not as minimalistic as a small bag but it definitely felt like there was a connection between us and the nomadic ancestors simply because we were living without the security of a home.
They lived without security every day of their life, and routine seems pretty dull in comparison.
Strikee 