The Soul of a Pedicab Driver

The author, an American hobbyist pedicab driver in Oslo who adopts a British persona called 'Charles Armstrong,' describes how the job is both rewarding and psychologically draining. While passengers and passersby respond with joy, dealing with drunk harassment and constant petty annoyances on weekend nights depletes his emotional reserves. He begins exploring ways to conserve his psychical energy, framing pedicabbing as a catalyst for personal spiritual growth.