I just got back from a week of R & R in Mexico. My brain is too “mushy” to write a high content blog (was it the sun, margaritas, or 10 hours of sleep a night?).
I do have some lessons learned and relearned.
1) You owe it to yourself to get away from work periodically. We get caught up and bogged down working day after day. A change of scene not only helps put things into perspective, it also gives time to be creative and open to new ideas. I’m not sure what got renewed the most – my mind/spirit/body.
2) Spending time in different cultures opens one’s eyes to the world. So many Americans are xenophobes. Only with exposure to other countries/people/cultures can you have a greater world view – and appreciation for the opportunities we have as U.S. citizens.
3) Loving relationships can use some time recharging. At times, I feel like my husband and I are two ships passing in the night – we are so busy. Having time alone — with no responsibilities – allows us to appreciate each other. Romance is a good thing!
4) Don’t let the media or our government scare you. If I listened to the news, I would think that every Mexican (or most nationalities) are terrorists or drug lords. Granted, there are areas that “tourists” must stay away from, but that doesn’t mean a whole country. There are areas in Philadelphia that I don’t frequent, either, but that doesn’t mean I don’t enjoy the city.
5) Life is short. Don’t put off good things, waiting for the “right time.” The right time is now!
Enjoy – I sure did. We are already planning our next get away. In the meantime, I am ready to get back to work!