Visiting my parents and staying with them in the country
San Miguel de Allende has become my primary residence for the last 4 years but I’m also deeply rooted in Baja California Sur. Thus, when the COVID-19 crisis began, it seemed natural to me to continue my life in San Miguel, where my business is. Like everyone in the wedding industry, I’m still dealing with events being rescheduled and preparing for plan B,C and so on.
Little by little, businesses and other places in San Miguel started to shut down, and my “life”, like that of many people on the planet, consisted of staying home, walking my dog and going out for essential items. Most of my clients are in the USA, so it’s natural for me to work from a distance. Also, I managed to keep a healthy routine, increase my meditation time, and have meaningful conversations with close friends on the regular.
Nevertheless, the global situation and the overall mood started to take a toll on me. I couldn’t explain why some days began to feel so heavy. I’m a naturally optimistic person and I live happily by myself, so this negative feeling was semi-new to me. As soon as I could take a flight to the house I grew up in, I took it. The moment I landed in La Paz felt like a breath of fresh air.
My parents live outside the city, in the country. It was so nice to be outside and spend quality time with them. As many people do, I have to come to value my parents’ wisdom as I’ve grown older. They embody everything I care about and look for in my own life: a strong sense of community, a life of service and a deep spiritual practice.
They lead a simple, beautiful life. Their days are filled with gardening, checking on their neighbors, caring for the elderly and family members, cooking delicious food, and sharing that food with someone in need. I couldn’t ask for a better example of what life is really about. And I can only aspire to imitate them and follow their steps.
As I resume semi-isolation in my San Miguel home, I am grateful to have them in my life, as a reminder of celebration of life and people above all else.
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