The Spirituality of Living Abroad

The other day, I stumbled across an intriguing Foreign Service Journal article. The author expressed an aspect of expat life better than I ever could.  Therefore, I present, The Spirituality of Living Abroad, by Douglas E. Morris Life overseas has a reputation for being libidinous, debauched and bacchanalian. Certainly, it can be all of those … Read more

Ocean Swimming in Puerto Armuelles for Beginners

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This is part of our “How to Be Happy in Paradise” series. One happiness routine to explore is ocean swimming. Before you dismiss it out-of-hand, let me describe how I came to embrace ocean swimming. But, first, let’s set the stage. Think back to all the warm summer days you have spent on the beach. … Read more

Want To Be Happy in Paradise?

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The title of this article contains a huge irony.   It points directly at a glaring paradox. The reason many of us move to our Panama tropical paradise is because:  We knew, in our hearts, that if only we lived in Paradise, we would automatically be happy 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Even our … Read more

Finding Happiness in Paradise

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Finding happiness in a tropical paradise sounds like it should be the easiest thing in the world. Right? However, to find true happiness in a sunny, warm, relaxing environment requires the exact same skill set that is required to be happy while shoveling snow in Toronto in January, or sitting in bumper-to-bumper traffic in L.A. … Read more

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