I arrived in Granada, Nicaragua a couple of days ago. And though I've been very fortunate in my life when it comes to travel, this is my first time setting foot in Central America. I'm glad I made the journey.
My first day in any new city usually consists of walking -- lots of walking. I like to get my bearings, explore the city, and see what makes a community tick. Yesterday, I walked around for about 5 hours before returning to the house I'm staying at for a brief rest.
The people here are warm and hospitable. They take care of one another and seem to move at their own pace. What I admire most is there isn't this frenzy or constant sense of busyness in their movements. Urgency doesn't seem to valued here as much as a focus on what is truly important.
Since I've been here, I've taken personal inventory of my own habits back in the states and realize there is a ton of movement without always questioning it's utility. I think we can all slow down a hair without sacrificing our productivity. And when we do slow down we're able to be more present, collect our thoughts, and gain clarity on the bigger picture.
In time, our ambitions become less about gaining more and more about becoming more. We can try to BE and not just DO.
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