In this episode of The Observatory, Scott and Ann Webb join the show to discuss making the big transitions after retirement that infuse you with energy in this new chapter. Scott and Ann are a married couple who made a big transition, moving from Utah to San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, where they found the opportunity to rediscover themselves, explore new interests, and engage in activities that fill them with energy and joy. Hear Scott and Ann’s experience of moving to San Miguel, the safety of living in Mexico, the story of building a country home in an ecovillage, and the experience of living there. They also share the process of making the big transitions after retirement.

Timestamps

[03:35] The experience of moving to Mexico
[08:00] How Scott changed his mind about traveling
[15:00] The story behind San Miguel de Allende
[17:34] The safety of Living in San Miguel 
[22:12] How Scott and Ann got into art
[31:54] Starting a new chapter that infuses you with energy after retirement 
[34:14] The story of building a country home in Mexico in an ecovillage
[42:11] The experience of living in an ecovillage
[52:32] The process of making big transitions in life after retirement
[01:06:00] The importance of giving away the things that you don’t use while alive 
[01:11:41] The new chapter that Scott and Ann are looking forward to start 

Notable quotes:

• “People in Utah are far more aggressive and less kind than San Miguel. People in San Miguel let everybody in.” - Scott Webb [19:30]
• “The happiest people are people with a community. Old people who live in co-housing are happier than isolated old people who don’t have a community.” - Ann Webb [48:19]
• “If there are things that I don’t use anymore, even pieces of jewelry, I want to give them now to people who need them so that I can be alive when they enjoy them, and they can know that they came from me.” - LaRae Wright [01:06:08]

Relevant links:
Website: https://www.truenaturebreathingandsound.com/

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