This quote really sums it all up, especially in the context of your experiences in the Colombian countryside.

It’s amazing how manual labor and connection with nature can strip away life’s complexities, leaving behind a simple contentment.

There’s a deep lesson in how the locals you encountered, despite having little in material wealth, seem to radiate joy through community and appreciation of what they do have.

It reminds me of how often we get caught up in the pursuit of "more" instead of appreciating the present and the simpler things.

Thanks for sharing this reminder!