Embrace Your Inner Sloth

Life Lessons from Costa Rica's Wild and Natural Wonders ("Empower Your Journey" Self-Help Series)

By: LJ Baqutoy

Narrated by: Charles D. Hines

Experience Costa Rica's natural wonders and transform your life in just a few days, even if you've never ventured beyond your comfort zone.

Unlike generic travel guides or superficial social media posts, "Embrace Your Inner Sloth" is a heartfelt blend of immersive travel experiences and profound life lessons that are uniquely crafted for those who seek depth and understanding.

Consider it a journey within a journey, equipping you not only with destination insights but an evolving mindset that thrives both in travel and at home.

This book serves as a travel companion focusing on how to make connections with nature that are meaningful and rejuvenating. This book is designed to help you find fulfillment in your travel by embracing the wisdom of the land and its creatures, most notably the gentle sloth—the perfect symbol of tranquility and introspection.

Here's just a taste of what "Embrace Your Inner Sloth" has to offer:

• The transformative lessons you can learn from the sloths about tackling life's stress
• How to immerse yourself in Costa Rica’s culture with practical etiquette tips
• Discover breathtaking biodiversity spots to witness nature's grandeur
• Explore the essence of “Pura Vida” – its philosophy and how to incorporate its simplicity into your life

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My Business Grew When I Slowed Down

I thought the only way to succeed in business was to grind non-stop. This book flipped that belief on its head. When I started working slower and more mindfully, I actually got better results. This book showed me how to tune into intuition, not just analytics. It helped me build not just a business, but a life I love.

Peaceful and Helpful

Funny enough, I listened to this while sitting outside with my dog. As I slowed down, I noticed how happy she was just being with me no rush, no phone, no noise. The sloth tells me that presence is powerful, even for our pets. I learned how much calmness improves not just my well-being, but hers too.

Parenting Companion

After reading the chapter on stillness and rhythm, I changed my kids’ bedtime routine. We now read quietly, dim the lights early, and move more slowly. They fall asleep faster and wake up happier. I didn’t expect this book to help my parenting, but it absolutely did.

Perfect for My Yoga Group

I shared this book with my yoga teacher, and now we quote it in class. It matches the vibe of moving slowly and being mindful. One student said it helped her let go of perfectionism during practice. It’s funny how one book can ripple into a whole community.

Embracing Peaceful State

Listening to this felt like floating downstream. No paddling, no pressure. The flow was natural, calming, and profound. Each chapter carried me gently toward new insights

Seeing Nature Through New Eyes

As a yoga instructor, mindfulness is part of my life, but this book deepened my understanding of nature’s pace. I learned that even in travel, there’s a rhythm you can tune into if you listen. Every chapter felt like a gentle nudge toward a softer life and the sloth’s way of moving was a beautiful metaphor for living.

More Than Just a Saying

This book helped me truly understand what “Pura Vida” means beyond the tourist T-shirts. I learned that it's a lifestyle rooted in gratitude, simplicity, and joy. The examples of how locals embody this philosophy were inspiring without feeling preachy. It made me think about how I can strip away some of the unnecessary complications in my own life. I now see “Pura Vida” as a gentle guide rather than just a slogan.

Reminded Me of My Grandfather

The way this book talks about slowing down reminded me of my grandpa. He always sat on the porch with a coffee and just… watched the world. I never understood it as a kid, but now I do. This book helped me connect those memories to something meaningful. It made me miss him in a good way.

Travel as a Form of Healing

I always thought travel was about excitement, but this book showed me it can also be deeply healing. I learned how immersing yourself in nature can help reset emotional and mental well-being. It made me think differently about why I seek out new places. Sometimes, you don’t need a thrill, you need peace.

Don't Rush Things

Perfectionism used to keep me stuck in cycles of burnout and procrastination. Embrace Your Inner Sloth showed me that progress doesn’t have to be perfect or fast. I learned to take gentle, consistent steps instead of waiting for the perfect moment.