How do you travel in your life?

Our recent trip to Mexico was very relaxing but also thought provoking at the same time. The people were all so happy there because they are happy to live each day. Sure every day they think of many of the same things that we do. What will we eat today? How will we make money to live on today? How will we get to work today?

These are many of the same questions that we ask ourself here in the States but I think that the answers come from a different place.

When we ask ourself what we will eat today we know there is a grocery store just around the corner with a variety of different foods that we can buy.

The people of Mexico ask that of them self as they go about their day. Money is tight so instead of heading to the store, they pick up a fishing line and go and catch their meal. There is plenty of fish so they know they will not go hungry. There are coconuts and bannanas to eat off the trees and many other fruits.

We ask ourself how we will make money today? Many of us have jobs that enable us to do that. Some of us are self employed, some of us are un-employed. It is a question that needs to be asked but sometimes there is not an answer.

The people of Mexico ask them self how they will make money on any day and I'm sure that some of them are not sure as they wake up in the morning but a plan formulates through out the day as they catch fish to sell or make crafts for the tourists to sell in the flea markets. Their economy is dependant on tourism as 85% of the people are involved with the industry. It is a family affair. Parents work the booths at the flea markets and the kids sell flowers or Chicklets.

We ask how we will get to work and we know that there is a bus or train that will take us there if we have no car. Most families have at least one vehicle.

Transportation came on two wheels.  The bikes I saw were well used and were very important for transportation. I couldn't help but notice that every kid I know  has a much nicer bike than the ones pictured above and the bikes the kids have are just for their own pleasure.

So when the day looks dim, maybe you look at your life as "half full", take a time out and be thankful for all of the blessings that have been bestowed upon you.  Be appreciative and be a better person for it.

Appreciation seems to be getting lost this day in age because there seems to be a larger amount of feelings of entitlement.  Entitled to get a hand out or live in this country.  There are no entitlements.  Not one person on this earth is mandated to do one single thing for you personally.  Therefore a deep appreciation should be felt for anything that is received no matter how small.

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