A Postcard From the Edge
I've struggled to know what to write about for a long time. Enumerating the past or fixating on present tasks has left me empty, void of creativity and vision. Yet, as I sit in the airport, a quiet little corner in the back of the Delta Sky Club beckons me, and I suddenly feel like writing.…writing about this choice I've made to move abroad.
I turned in the keys to my steel gray Acura RDX at 9 am this morning. It was the last in a series of logistical errands that preceded my arrival at Hartsfield International Airport. The decision to leave the United States in favor of a life abroad in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, was not made overnight. It was a culmination of a year of contemplation, research, and deliberation. Writing it down here on the page gives this decision enough distance from my heart to view it the way many closest to me likely do: radical…
I am aware of what it looks like from afar, I am not blind to all of the criticism and concern. If I'm honest, I've turned over the same concerns in my head over and over and over again…. Ultimately, this decision is rooted in a desire to be a joyful, happy, healthy person who can appreciate the now and the sweetness of a passing moment. Some may view this as radical, but I prefer to call it radical self-care. It's a conscious and deliberate choice to prioritize my mental and emotional well-being, a display of resistance against a life that felt oppressive, unyielding, and toxic. Instead, I am choosing to pursue peace and a sense of ease. I am going to a vibrant small town in the central highlands known for its thriving art culture, Spanish architecture, and burgeoning food scene. It's a place where life slows down, a place that beckons creatives.
What are my plans? What about my life in the States? These are questions that I could answer in many ways, but this journey is deeply personal and involves considerations beyond just myself. Therefore, I choose to share only the parts of this story that are mine and mine alone. I'm excited to send postcards from the edge, sharing the lessons I learn, the new experiences I encounter, and any wisdom I gain that has the power to transform.