
– Located alongside a crystalline river with private entrances, dozens of swimming holes and impressive waterfalls nearby (some are over 40 meters high). – Three swimming pools with large terraces, and spectacular views over the surrounding mountains and jungle. You will be surrounded by mountains, rivers and forests on every side. – The lodge is located right within our farm and nature reserve. The landscape is the same but less people and more wild nature compared to busy Minca. Geographically we are located in the Minca area (North Colombia) but our exact location is the village of Paso del Mango (READ DIRECTIONS CAREFULLY), a beautiful tropical valley crossed by two rivers. This remote situation can be inspiring and makes it relatively easier for us to comply with COVID-19 procedures and precautions (see also our section Corona). Wherever you go or walk, you will feel the fresh air around you. We don’ t have close neighbours, there are no bars or restaurants nearby (except ours 🙂 and traffic is very low. Our facilities are set up in the midst of lush forests with lots of open and green spaces between rooms and communal areas. We also provide yoga classes, massages and farm-to-table meals. There are lots of hikes you can make (short and long, guided or on your own). We offer three swimming pools, magnificent views over endless forests and river access from the house. Carpe Diem, Lutefisk, and casseroles to all.Finca Carpe Diem Ecolodge is a hidden gem for hiking and relaxation lovers in Paso del Mango, near Minca. However, with current, research-based information and a supportive team assisting you, the benefits are huge. Seize the day – live in the now, by welcoming fear as if it were your friend and watch it diffuse away as you transcend it. The techniques are simple and practical, but not necessarily easy.
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We also teach you HOW to be in the present, how to accept the What Is, how to create your desired life free of excessive anxiety using simple techniques. The now is calmer and neutrally charged, and within your control. Perhaps, you can see why mindfulness and meditation are so therapeutic for anxiety and are a part of our Transcend Anxiety program. One way to trick anxiety is to live in now and seize the day. The added adrenaline results in more symptoms of fight or flight (racing heart, light-headed, sweaty palms, etc.) allowing you to stick with the fearful thoughts in a tiresome and paralyzing loop of misery. And, that is confusing and bewildering to the sufferer and causes more alarm with more adrenaline released. You are primed for fight or flight almost instantly. If the story is a bad, fearful tale, your brain’s natural, protective, negative bias has been sensitized by anxiety and it immediately acts to release adrenaline. You do not need to figure out HOW you got so consumed by anxiety to recover. But if you are suffering and your thoughts are disturbing, stressful, and overwhelming, I have good news for you. It could be genetics, an environmental trigger, trauma, or several other possibilities or combinations of. We do not fully know how people develop an anxiety disorder. But thoughts are thoughts and they can cause so much unnecessary suffering to those who have anxiety issues. When you are suffering from anxiety, you cannot always trust your thoughts or emotions. And, that my friends, is THE big lesson of the day about anxiety. See, you cannot always trust your thoughts.

Click to watch Cori’s “Carpe Diem” video blog.

Until, I thought I best Google it to be sure. As I was getting this blog ready, I was working under that Norwegian assumption. So, naturally, I figured it was a good Norwegian word, like Lutefisk. One of the most effective tactics is to “Live in the Now.” This reminds me of phrase “Carpe Diem,” which means Seize the Day - a phrase I learned while growing up in Minnesota. I’ve learned a lot about anxiety over the years. Recognizing the present and seizing the moment, is just one of the many tools that help you find inner peace. How? By learning a few practical skills, you can manage your emotions and ease your thoughts. However, with a little focus and patience, lasting change is achievable. Unfortunately, it’s a more common problem than not. With all the stressors life has to offer, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and anxious.
