Do you feel enthusiastic? When you wake up or when you go home? If yes, then you’re one of the few people living like there’s a pep squad next to you at all times.

Enthusiasm can be a little hard to come by, especially in the work-all-day society we live in.

That’s why this article is a must read for everyone. It’s a journey into another culture where enthusiasm and relaxation both reign. It also gives you the benefits of being enthusiastic and how to get your enthusiasm going.

Even if you think you have nothing to be enthusiastic about, just read this article. You’ll be happily surprised.

The Power of Enthusiasm

From IvanCampuzano

This last weekend I went on a trip to a very unique place called “Tortuguero” in Costa Rica. Tortuguero is home to the largest conservation of the leather back turtle and is a remote place with only 2,000 inhabitants. While being a guest in Tortuguero I could not help to make some observations of the type of lifestyle the natives had.

Back in the states I would say that the majority of people live to work, we are a society of workaholics. There is nothing wrong with working hard, but I feel that many after a while forget why they are working so hard. Here in Tortuguero the people definitely work to live, but they make sure to enjoy the little things that make life so precious.

The people in Tortuguero derive their income directly from tourism. Even though Tortugeuro is in a remote location, internet access is available and many basic consumer goods can be purchased. There are also several shops and restaurants and many make their living from selling souvenirs, handmade crafts, and providing boat tours of the canals. Some also make a living by helping tourists find the leather back turtles when they come on shore to lay their eggs at night.

The locals take great pride in their work because their survival depends on it. But when they are not working which is a great part of the day, they really know how to relax. You see people everywhere laying in their hammocks reading, listening to music, and sleeping. I also observed painters painting, musicians playing, and people catching up on all the latest news.

My encounter with the locals was very positive but my favorite person I met was Ernesto our Turtle Guide. I have been on a lot of tours in my travels but Ernesto had to be the most passionate, enthusiastic, caring guide I have ever met. He truly cared about giving us a great experience and it seemed that he received great pleasure in seeing us happy as well.

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