wellness around the world: the south american edition / CHILE
[one year ago, i focused my attention on the wellness habits of six european countries with the installment of my first "wellness around the world" series (the european edition). my plan is to continue that tradition whenever and wherever i travel outside the u.s.]
[welcome to the second installment of my "wellness around the world" series . . . part 1 of my 2-part mini-series, wellness around the world: the south american edition. today's spotlight is on chile.]
chile. almost 3000 miles long, only 110 miles across. a country of stunning physical contrasts. from the capital city of santiago and the dramatic andes mountains
to the pristine sandy and rugged rocky beaches.
from copper production in the mines to the countryside where avocados, olives, oranges, and lemons are harvested.
from fresh seafood in the ocean to the vineyards from which famous chilean wines are yielded.
it is also a country of kind, friendly, proud, courageous people. who have endured both earthquakes and political coups.
how do the residents of chile incorporate wellness into their daily lives?
by spending time outdoors
by eating fresh and delicious food
by maintaining their smiles and laughter
by displaying their patriotic pride
my take-away:
not only is the coastal air and general atmosphere fresh and inviting but, despite all of the setbacks the chilean people have endured, good humor, camaraderie, and a sense of never-giving-up is evident. everywhere you go. [descriptive words that immediately came to mind upon my first visit to chile.]
do you stay in a positive frame of mind despite difficulties and hardships? or do you dwell on what has been lost and on what cannot be fixed? are you able to quickly and easily pick yourself back up?
make a commitment to CONSCIOUSLY AND STEADILY MOVE FORWARD. even after intense setbacks. (and let me know about your plan in the comments.) [i have been keeping an extensive photo journal of my south american trip on facebook. if you'd like to read more about my adventures, friend me! i'm april m lee.] [maxbutton id="1"]