Choosing Pura Vida

How might you invite a little more Pura Vida into your own life, one mindful choice at a time?

This season, we’re continuing our Snow Bird lifestyle. It’s not about escaping life, but about embracing it more fully.

In Costa Rica, Pura Vida is more than just a saying. It’s a way of life that encourages you to slow down, take a deep breath, and focus on what really supports your well-being. Sunshine, daily movement, simple meals, nature, and community are now part of our daily routine.

Living with stage IV cancer has shown me that time is precious, energy is valuable, and quality of life is important. I don’t wait for “someday” to live well anymore. Now, I make that choice on purpose.

For me, being a Snow Bird means making time for rest, reflection, and being present. I still do some meaningful work, writing, consulting, and sharing, which gives my days purpose. But I also make sure to maintain balance in my body, mind, and spirit.

In this chapter of my life, I focus on living beyond cancer instead of letting it define me. I choose to be present, grateful, and to live in a way that truly nourishes me.

Pura Vida isn’t a place you arrive at. It’s a choice you make, one mindful day at a time. 💚