Testing I can type, good. Appearing in the box like it should and therefore can say for sure that living in Mexico has made me a better person. Living here has helped me accept differences and to be more mindful. Many/most people are friendly have good intentions to offer, especially if you're willing to learn the language, which by the way, opens up other ways of thinking, ways of expressing, ways of being. Interesting how language and culture moves the brain.
In case you might be interested Mike, here's an article I wrote a couple of years ago about Mexico, recently updated to say 12 years in Mexico instead of 9.
Wow Victor - what a beautiful article. I'm going to save that link in my resource list. Do you mind if I link to it in one of my future posts?
You and I share a lot of sensibilities with regard to how we experience Mexico and its cultural differences from the U.S. You hit the nail on the head when you say that those who cannot figure out how to "go with the flow" are likely not to have a happy experience in Mexico. I consider myself fortunate that for whatever reason - upbringing, natural disposition, spending too much time with dogs - I have that capability. It has allowed me to experience the world in general, and Mexico in particular, in a profoundly rewarding way.
As always, thank you for the comment and the encouragement! It means a lot.
And here I went and got excited about you wanting to link, I forgot to say many thanks for spending too much time with dogs! Here in Mexico, at least in smaller towns, there seems to be a lot of dogs that don't have a home. We've adopted various over the years, kept them, or helped find a home, but there's so many. Can't help them all. Anyway, thanks for dogs!
And yes, we do share a lot of sensibilities. Good to connect!
Thank you Mike, and sure, feel free to link. Happy to share.
One of the things I've learned is to simply ask "What do I need to do?" to make something happen. Not what I think they should do. Also "Would it be possible for you...?" - couple of small things that show courtesy and make life smoother.
Testing I can type, good. Appearing in the box like it should and therefore can say for sure that living in Mexico has made me a better person. Living here has helped me accept differences and to be more mindful. Many/most people are friendly have good intentions to offer, especially if you're willing to learn the language, which by the way, opens up other ways of thinking, ways of expressing, ways of being. Interesting how language and culture moves the brain.
In case you might be interested Mike, here's an article I wrote a couple of years ago about Mexico, recently updated to say 12 years in Mexico instead of 9.
https://victordavid.com/writing/how-to-survive-the-suicide-lane
All the best. I look forward to reading more. You've got a splendid way of capturing the spirit!
Wow Victor - what a beautiful article. I'm going to save that link in my resource list. Do you mind if I link to it in one of my future posts?
You and I share a lot of sensibilities with regard to how we experience Mexico and its cultural differences from the U.S. You hit the nail on the head when you say that those who cannot figure out how to "go with the flow" are likely not to have a happy experience in Mexico. I consider myself fortunate that for whatever reason - upbringing, natural disposition, spending too much time with dogs - I have that capability. It has allowed me to experience the world in general, and Mexico in particular, in a profoundly rewarding way.
As always, thank you for the comment and the encouragement! It means a lot.
And here I went and got excited about you wanting to link, I forgot to say many thanks for spending too much time with dogs! Here in Mexico, at least in smaller towns, there seems to be a lot of dogs that don't have a home. We've adopted various over the years, kept them, or helped find a home, but there's so many. Can't help them all. Anyway, thanks for dogs!
And yes, we do share a lot of sensibilities. Good to connect!
Were it not for the rational interventions of my wife, dozens of dogs would be consuming every waking moment of my life ;-)
Thank you Mike, and sure, feel free to link. Happy to share.
One of the things I've learned is to simply ask "What do I need to do?" to make something happen. Not what I think they should do. Also "Would it be possible for you...?" - couple of small things that show courtesy and make life smoother.