This post if from January 2017. I had a marvelous and relaxing trip to the Yucatan of Mexico. I needed a break from caregiving for my mother and a time to refresh my Spirit. It was perfect! Since then, I’ve had several friends visit the area and I’m always happy to offer tips and support for people wanting to travel! For now, I’m dreaming about a future longer exploration somewhere in the world when I can take a couple months off and really dive into a new culture and experience. Ciao…Larry
In a few days, I’ll be heading off to the Yucatan for rest and restoration. It’s been a year since I have had a break from parental care and I’m weary. Constant challenges, constant necessity to be aware of little things that help mom, communicating with staff, follow-up with staff, medications, etc, etc, etc. My mind and body are “sore”. So I’m shifting gears. The past year has felt a lot like an “internal walkabout”. Medical changes, falls, medication adjustments, house selling, sorting through stuff, my business changing, hospice care, etc: all of that has required or invited me to go internal and choose how I respond to things in my outer world demanding attention.
I’m very deliberate in choosing the word “respond”. A response is a choice, consciously chose, carefully deliberated with awareness of potential benefits and consequences. A reaction is automatic, unconscious, historical, reactive and with little conscious thought. I choose to live in a world of “response” rather than “reacting”. And I’ve had a ton of opportunities to work with that in the past year.
Now, I’m going for a physical walkabout. Now, I’m going to unplug my mind and let others take those reins. Now, I’m listening to my body and what it needs. Ahhhhhh! So important to have balance in life and to know when and how to exercise options!
I’m not taking my laptop choosing instead to travel with minimal connection. I’ll post something when I get home. For now, here are a few photo’s of what I am heading into.
I’m flying into Cancun and taking the ADO bus to the central bus station in Cancun. Within the hour, I’ll be on a bus to Valladolid. Shhhh….don’t tell anyone about that village! It’s quiet, slow paced, full of lovely people and great local food. There is minimal tourist traffic here so please, don’t spread the word. Eventually, I’ll also travel to Merida for the final weekend of Meridafest and then end up in Tulum for a few days on the beach.
As my departure gets closer, I can feel the shift in energy! Part of me is slowing down, present in a different way, unwinding. My mind is quieter. I’ve handled everything I can handle before leaving, communicated all I can communicate and am ready to go. Peace! Peaceful mind and peaceful body.
Next up for me is repacking my pack. Last time, I left with roughly 12-14 pounds of gear. My first packing process included “possibilities” and things that might be nice to have. Anything I can live without, that is non-essential, those all get left out the final pack. I’m doing that today.
If you have any question about this journey, please let me know. And you can aways check in with me on Facebook.
