Thanks man! I will plan it better next year, as I was tired of so much “real life” work, that I had no more energy left during those days. I'm glad I could still capture some of it.
Rick just found this post, but the timing could not be more perfect. In the USA, we fear death, and I believe many of us do our best not to think about dying. I've been listening to Ram Dass, who spent a lot of time discussing death and his beliefs about what happens when we die. To hear him speak about it makes it sound like a wonderful adventure and far from the end of existence. Dia de Muertos sounds like a celebration of those who live in a different dimension and who are able to come visit. Someday, I'm coming to Mexico City and staying for this wonderful-sounding tradition.
You will love it, Geoff! It’s my favorite holiday 💀. If you want to go deep, you can also go to Oaxaca, it’s even ever 🔥. I avoid fear to death by doing everything I want every single day. I don’t want any regrets when La Flaca (the skinny) calls me 😜
Beautiful photos, and an interesting read. I know of Dia de los Muertos, and the difference between it and Halloween but it is and would be interesting to hear more about it from the people who celebrate it. I also understand your fear of it going away. One goes through so many days missing loved ones. To think they are with us, even for a day or two a year, is something important that makes grief a little bit more bareable. Sometimes around Christmas I invite my dead ones for coffee, I pour a cup for them, put out a plate of something sweet, and then I sit there and have quiet conversations with them or write them letters. I’ve heard that back in the days we (I live in Sweden) used to set a plate for our dead when having Christmas dinner, but I don’t know if that’s true. This is more something I have started doing for myself, because it brings me comfort. I imagine it’s a powerful thing when a whole community gathers round the same rituals.
Lovely story, Caroline (you would be Caro as nickname in Mex and Latam, haha). Thanks for sharing. Sounds beautiful what you do on Christmas ♥️. I truly miss my grandpas; they took care of me as a child. I will follow up on your example and just sit and have a conversation with them.
Love it! That grain is popping off just right in these. It would be interesting to see in person someday. Also, looking forward to that deeper dive on it next year from you if life permits!
Hey, George! Yes, please, if someday you're able to travel to Mexico, aim for Día de Muertos; you will truly enjoy it and witness one of our most lovely holidays.
This is beautiful Rick! I was hoping to see some coverage on Dia de los muertos from you! Thank you 🙏🏽
Thanks man! I will plan it better next year, as I was tired of so much “real life” work, that I had no more energy left during those days. I'm glad I could still capture some of it.
Rick just found this post, but the timing could not be more perfect. In the USA, we fear death, and I believe many of us do our best not to think about dying. I've been listening to Ram Dass, who spent a lot of time discussing death and his beliefs about what happens when we die. To hear him speak about it makes it sound like a wonderful adventure and far from the end of existence. Dia de Muertos sounds like a celebration of those who live in a different dimension and who are able to come visit. Someday, I'm coming to Mexico City and staying for this wonderful-sounding tradition.
You will love it, Geoff! It’s my favorite holiday 💀. If you want to go deep, you can also go to Oaxaca, it’s even ever 🔥. I avoid fear to death by doing everything I want every single day. I don’t want any regrets when La Flaca (the skinny) calls me 😜
These are terrific! Thank you for sending them along!
Hey søren, thanks for stepping by! I love Día de Muertos so much! I will do even better next year; plenty of things to share.
Where we were in Cancun, one of the staff at the resort added October 31 to the celebration, as a day to celebrate the lives of past much-loved pets.
Hey Julian, yes, it’s starts on Oct 31st, but the “main” days are Nov 1-2nd.
Beautiful photos, and an interesting read. I know of Dia de los Muertos, and the difference between it and Halloween but it is and would be interesting to hear more about it from the people who celebrate it. I also understand your fear of it going away. One goes through so many days missing loved ones. To think they are with us, even for a day or two a year, is something important that makes grief a little bit more bareable. Sometimes around Christmas I invite my dead ones for coffee, I pour a cup for them, put out a plate of something sweet, and then I sit there and have quiet conversations with them or write them letters. I’ve heard that back in the days we (I live in Sweden) used to set a plate for our dead when having Christmas dinner, but I don’t know if that’s true. This is more something I have started doing for myself, because it brings me comfort. I imagine it’s a powerful thing when a whole community gathers round the same rituals.
Lovely story, Caroline (you would be Caro as nickname in Mex and Latam, haha). Thanks for sharing. Sounds beautiful what you do on Christmas ♥️. I truly miss my grandpas; they took care of me as a child. I will follow up on your example and just sit and have a conversation with them.
very beautiful idea. I would like to try that as well
Love it! That grain is popping off just right in these. It would be interesting to see in person someday. Also, looking forward to that deeper dive on it next year from you if life permits!
Hey, George! Yes, please, if someday you're able to travel to Mexico, aim for Día de Muertos; you will truly enjoy it and witness one of our most lovely holidays.
Will look you up if I do make it!