[Beajae]

Long ago on a New Age station, I heard a narrative about a man who set out from his home carrying all his belongings. At each stop along the way, he'd shed one or two of his material things, and begin to walk a little straighter. By the time he reached his new town, he had discarded all the weight of his objects, and entered the new town a straighter stronger man.
Does this ring any bells? I don't know where to start to inquire about this, but I want to find this thing so badly. Any help you can give me will be greatly appreciated.
Thank you.
Bj