Welcome!

The purpose of this blog is to bring together folks of like mind who are interested in finding balance in their lives during these turbulent times of change on our planet.  A sense of balance means learning to move between the “natural world” where we find inner peace and inspiration, and the “square world” where we find stress, routine and pressures of daily life.

My life, living and working in Baja California, Mexico for the past 20 years, has been one of adventure, learning and constant surprise.  Within this blog site, are my stories and adventures as owner and operator of a 2,800 acre guest/horse ranch in the heart of Baja California´s wine country which has taught me valuable lessons about life, family, traditions, people, and the wonderful gifts we have to offer each other on a daily basis.
My connection to the natural world is very strong and I have come to realize this derives from my Scots/Irish roots, a Celt at heart.  I love nature and Baja California is the heart of the natural world.
Twenty years ago when I first moved to Baja at the age of 22, it was the beginning of my personal journey and over the years this journey has led me on the roller coaster ride of a lifetime.  I hope you enjoy what you read and if you find something that resonates within you and you feel like sharing, I would love to hear from you!

Warm Regards,
Caroline Aguiar

Rancho La Bellota
http://www.bajarancho.com/

The Gift of Uncertainty by Tom Morris

This is an exceptional article written by Tom Morris of The Huffington Post.  He has become one of the most active public philosophers in the world due to his unusual ability to bring the greatest wisdom of the past into the challenges of the present.

Someday, with a lot of luck, I might come within a smidgeon of this man’s insight and skill as a writer.   Hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

                           The Gift of Uncertainty

Many people have told me recently that the most unsettling thing about the world right now is the amount and degree of uncertainty we all face in so many ways. A thick fog surrounds us and keeps us from having any clear view of what’s next.

The Goddesses

Ten years before we bought La Bellota, Raul and I had worked in a partnership at another ranch, owned by Raul’s late uncle, Tio Kiki.

During those years, many of the people who visited the ranch  became our friends.  They not only watched our children grow up, they also watched Raul and I grow and develop as the guest ranch business became more than just a secondary income.  It became a way of life that we truly grew to love.

She’s Alive….Beautiful…..Finite…..Hurting.

Thank you to the person who sent me this video and your message along with it, “This really makes you think.”  It sure does.

This is a powerful, moving reminder of what has happened to the Earth and how irresponsible corporates, and mindless consumers are combining to destroy the Earth.

A young film maker by the name of Vivek Chauhan, together with naturalists working with the Sanctuary Asia Network, put the video together, and they did an outstanding job.

The Light of Truth

I’ve come across some quotes on Truth I wanted to share here with you.  I think Truth seems to hover over everyone these days.  Hidden Truths about relationships, society, ways of being and perceiving are surfacing, urging us to look towards the light of truth and the freedom it will bring us, if we chose to acknowledge them.  The enormity and significance of Truth astounds me, as it has reached far into the depths of our lives, world cultures and into societies which have existed for thousands of years.

Valentine’s Day: Telling Our Loved Ones How Much We Care, Everyday

Aren’t we supposed to tell the people we love how we feel about them everyday?  Maybe Valentine’s Day is looked upon as the day which reminds us to do just that.

Hope and the Human Spirit

Hope is a powerful word.   What is hope?  Hope is a belief that things which happen in the future, will have a positive outcome.

Hope is also another word for courage.

Music Makes Us Feel Good

Whenever I’m feeling a little out of sorts, not quite with it, or in need of an energy boost, I’ve found music does the trick every time.