Live, Laugh, Love In Costa

I Knew It! Costa Rica is the Happiest Place in the World!

As I arrived at this year's Annual Creative Problem Solving Institute Conference in Boston, I met with a dear colleague and friend from South Africa.  As I greeted my like minded creative sister, I met with unexpected yet somehow expected  news.   My friend, Marlies  advised me that she has just attended a Happiness Conference in Philadelphia.  The big news?   By the latest research instruments available in the "Happiness Field" Costa Rica is the happiest country on the planet.   

I knew it!  I just knew it!  Details to follow on the research qualifiers on happiness,  for my left brained researchers but a "heart question"   How does one and you measure happiness?  Is it perhaps time for a life lift to laugh more and worry less? Time to explore a new path and focus  at last on you in a secluded paradise in Costa Rica ?

  Is it time for a Life Lift and Summer Retreat and Vacation where you can combine both exploration of nature and yourself in a supportive environment amidst the creative muse of nature.

 

Note:  Costa Rica is qualified as a tax-deductible destination for learning programs in the U.S.

Participants will receive certification for course completion.

The Summer Retreat includes workshops and personal coaching, soft-safe adventure tours and a choice of incredible lodging options linked to your budget and interests plus an insider's tour of the country.  Become one with a Volcano, See the Jungle from Above the Trees as you fly through the rainforest canopy.

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Vacation Packages in Costa Rica!

Join the Go Wild! Get Happy! Now to WOWTM  2009 Summer Retreat in Costa Rica: 

 Now to WOW!TM Living and Life  Retreat with a world-wide faculty of Transformational Life Coaches, Laughter Leaders and Nature Guides  August 8 - 15th, 2009. 

Write rosemary@gowildgogreat.com for retreat information.

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"Watching, Getting me Out of Here" in Boston

Okay I just had to watch!  Couldn't help myself.  It's that inability to look away (at a dissected frog in biology class or a roadway accident)   Tonight is  my first night back in the states, after weeks in beautiful Costa Rica, that I hated to leave but am now snuggled in my delightful Dream Bed in the Boston Hilton. What can I say? Life is contrasts! 

So here  I am preparing to present two programs at the International Creativity Conference. (www.cpsiconference.com) So I left my paradise today in Costa Rica , turn on the TV in Boston  and I 'm watching the reality show , filmed in Costa Rica that has plopped wanna be and has been celebrities in the jungle I call home-

The Title of the Show ""I'm a Celebrity"  Get me Out of Here'  

Yes, the country they are talking about is Costa Rica.  News Flash:  We run to it/Not from it.

Special Note:  to Show producers :  While you're at it, please  get Mel Gibson out of here    Mel lives part of the year here in Costa Rica and in my books, has not contributed much to the country other than bad tabloid profiles.   True, I'm basing this  on bad publicity (But Mel you  are a  great actor and could be a voice/advocate for Costa Rica, I'll even forgive that bad remark about the jewish community however for God's sake.....hire a handler,   better pr agent and clean up your image) You've got to give to get.   Yes, life should be private and  joyous seclusion,  particularly in Costa Rica, but everyone of us expats need to give back to a country that gives us so much.

Call me on my U.S. cell personally  239-910-3354  if you  want to do something truly good for the children, abandoned animals or protection of the rainforest in Costa Rica.   Flip your Image!     You have my word,  I'll make every dollar count in this truly beautiful country that you enjoy so much  and I won't hear stories like I did today at the San Jose  airport about your defensive comments  about "Bad PR"

Mel Mad Max Gibson: Please Be a  model of a Costa Rica  expat/celebrity who wants and deserves a private life in a beautiful country, but  also wants to give back in  a private way to those in the country you consider home, who are also most in need.

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As for the Reality Show Observations----"Get me Out of Here"  My take is "Get that mean model out of there".  I want to send her to my charm school/communication class.

We've got one coming to Costa Rica in August!

Also, the group could use a few more real "survival challenges" but recognize this is not day to day Costa Rica.  In fact, I am hoping my global faculty coming in August is not trembling after watching the show and wondering what tests I will put them to.   Your lodging will be a bit more upscale than the digs you see in the camp.

rosemaryrein@gmailcom

Rosemary Rein, Ph.D

Go Wild! Survival Skills for Business and Life

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Get a Life Lift! Travel Advantages & Summer Learning Adventures Costa Rica

 

August Personal Growth Retreat in Costa Rica

If you're planning on visiting Costa Rica, the first two weeks in August and taking advantage of great air travel discounts, don't miss the Now to WOW! Creativity Learning Retreat!  A global faculty of Coaches, Nature Lovers and those who are seeking adventure and a new path in life.

The program is sponsored by long-term residents of Costa Rica  and an international faculty of Creative Life Coaches.  Fly through the trees, go white water rafting and jump off to your next stop in life's amazing adventure

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Combine discovery of Costa Rica with a new passport for leading a creative life.  Living Your Dreams.

Write Faculty Director, Rosemary Rein, Ph.d for retreat details.

Author "Go Wild! Survival Skills For Business and Life"

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rosemaryrein@gowildgogreat.com

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Spas for People & Dogs in Escazu, Costa Rica

Hard to believe this is my rescued street Dog, Bucky,  after a Spa Day at Doggi Divino in Escazu, Costa Rica .

 Help the Street Dogs of Costa Rica and  Adopt a 4-legged Handsome Best Friend at www.sasycostarica.com.  Note:  if your pooch needs a style and day at the spa, e-mail Doggidivino@yahoo.co.   Bucky and I highly recommend Laurie, the very caring owner of Doggi Divino.

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if you want to meet other dog lovers who call Costa Rica Home.  Visit www.sasycostarica.com

 (SASY or Stop Animal Suffering Yes!)is a great volunteer organization that will get you connected with dog loving international residents who call Costa Rica Home.  There's a once a year grand fundraising party and you meet new 2 legged friends in the Costa Rica Community by serving on one of the SASY! volunteer committees.

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Clean Costa Rica: Forbes ranks Costa Rica as # 5 in the World

Costa Rica is the fifth country in the world, according to Forbes Magazine.

Costa Rica is the fifth cleanest country in the world, according to a recent publication in the prestigious Forbes magazine, after an environmental study on 149 countries regarding air and water quality and natural vitality, among others, done by scientists from Colombia and Yale Universities. The Environmental Performance Indicator (EPI) study corresponds to the year 2008. According to Forbes, the Costa Rican economy is anchored by a robust ecotourism industry that has benefitted from governmental and private efforts made to protect the country’s biodiversity. In addition, the publication highlighted that this index will continue to improve if it complies with its initiative to become the first carbon neutral, or C-neutral, nation by 2021. For Sale by Owner Properties and Dreams in Costa Rica.  Visit www.dreamincostarica.com and www.costarica.org

Saturday - June 13

 Balcony Birding into the Canopy at Finca Caballo Loco

                                                                                                                               Ciudad Colon, Costa Rica

Attention All Early Birds & Bird Lovers

 

This lovely horse farm near El Rodeo and University for Peace sits above a river canyon allowing looks into the tops of towering trees in an old growth forest. For those who wish to relax and bird watch from the beautifully decorated, open-air balcony, you will be treated to a rare opportunity of looking down into the canopy.

For those who want a little exercise as well as bird watching, our guide Patrick O'Donnell, will lead us on some hilly trails (that we can take at our leisure), through a wonderfully diverse terrain of open fields and forests, into territory we have yet to explore as the Birding Club of Costa Rica.
Around 9:00am our host Krysia Peterson, will provide a plentiful breakfast buffet with coffee or tea, fresh OJ, assorted fruits, pancakes with bacon or sausages, muffins and bagels.

We will have a short Annual Meeting following breakfast, after which anyone who would like to stay on to bird, hike or horseback ride is invited to do so. Bring friends.

 

The cost:  
Breakfast and guiding:  c6000 ($10.00)
Horseback riding (reservation required) : c10.000

 

Annual BCCR dues: $10.00 single/$15.00 family (c6000/c9000)

 Early Birds:

We will meet at 6:30am at the Gas station in Cuidad Colon on the corner where you have to turn right,

 

Please respond to Lyn by June 8, 2009 if you plan to attend.

lynfred@racsa.co.cr

2282-1146

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"Live, Laugh, Love" Costa Rica Blog Author to speak at Unity Church this Sunday

"Live, Laugh, Love Life"
How Many of the L Words do you live every day?

Truly, I have never met a dog I didn't like or kiss!   Here I am in Holland a few months ago making a new friend with a 4 legged creature who made me live, laugh and love the moment!  Okay, so I missed my 5 rescue animals in Costa Rica.  Still it was a moment and it was all 3 L's!

   For those of you who have been following my blog about moving to and living in Costa Rica, (in my opinion a most peaceful and beautiful country conducive to mind, body and spirit),  I look forward to meeting you in person this coming Sunday at 11:00 a.m. as I present "Live, Laugh and Love" , a special presentation for Unity Church in Costa Rica.

It is my great honor to share quality community time talking about things that matter (The 3 L's) with friends and neighbors who call  Costa Rica home and vacationers to Costa Rica who dream about it.   Meet me at Unity this Sunday!

 Note:  I leave Costa Rica  on June 17th to present this  program  at the International Conference of the Creative Problem Solving Institute in Boston. This special program for Unity Church  will capture what I believe is the heart of living a creative and meaningful life regardless of your world address.
Write me at  rosemaryrein@gmail.com for information and directions to the Unity Program in Costa Rica.
For information on attending the International Creativity Conference this June in Boston, visit

  www.cpsiconference.com

Rosemary Rein, Ph.D
Author "Go Wild! Survival Skills for Business and Life"
Co-Author, "Blueprint for Success"

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This is Grocery Shopping in Costa Rica

This is what I call civilized grocery shopping.  The Auto Mercado in Escazu, Costa Rica.  Costa Rican guitarist provides auditory bliss while shoppers pick their vegetables.

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Gatsby Art & Antique Lovers Gather in Escazu, Costa Rica Today

Meet the Expat Community of Costa Rica at The Great Gatsby Art and Antiques Sale today in Escazu, Costa Rica.   If you are new to Costa Rica, Decorating a House or simply want to meet the International Community who call Costa Rica home, drop by and visit with Costarica.org blog author.  

 

 

San Rafael de Escazu—Saturday, May 30^th 9 - 2

 

Art, Sculpture, Glassware, 20 year Private Collections (Victorian, Deco, Modern, Arts and Crafts, Tribal Masks, much more)

 

Books, Kitchen, Some Furnishings,

Clothing, Fine and Fun Jewelry

 

Directions to The Reins      22287129  83936794           

From El Cruce in San Rafael Escazu go south up the hill at Scotia Bank  past the new Auto Mercado on your left to the “ No Hay Paso “ sign . Turn right go 200m and turn left up the hill past the traffic light about 800m. You will pass Camacho’s Ferreteria and a small garden store on your left . When you come to Rocas de la Montana new Condos on your left  turn left at that corner .

Proceed straight ( no turns ) on that road over 2 small bridges . We are the 3^rd house on the right . Our fence is Bamboo , the gate is wooden and a small sign says Casa Del Rio . Ring both bells .

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Take the Bull by the Horns--Re-Think Your Lifestyle/Retirement in Costa Rica

Perhaps what I love most about living in Costa Rica, are the unexpected daily events that make living in Costa Rica  "An Adventure"

This morning while hiking with my friend, Debby in the Escazu mountains, we were charged by a bull being prepared for his Oxcart.  Our horned friend was having nothing to do with carrying the load of the  wooden cart, much preferring his freedom in the pasture.  Who can blame him?   An interesting metaphor that perhaps symbolizes why in the current economy, moving to Costa Rica is an option for those re-examining their retirement options.

Fortunately, which somehow always seems to be the case in Costa Rica, the aid of our friendly, Costa Rican neighbors was at hand. As the two gringas did their best  to "zig-zag" this Red Bull full of energy,  a  local village family gave us refuge inside of their house.  Deb and  I and the local family then watched the handler try to take the bull by the horns!  I must say I will keep my day job! Not for the faint of heart!   I felt my heart begin to race and then in utter amazement thought to myself "WOW! This sure beats sitting in traffic".  And so begins a typical day in paradise.

I returned home after my hike and "run with the bulls" to my  Costa Rica virtual office, complete with wireless on the veranda and of course the best coffee in the world.
Why is Costa Rica my home?   Why do I still live here after more than 10 years?
Because "Running with the Bulls" and "Living in Costa Rica" makes you feel very much alive.

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