When life gets loud and uncertain, even José—the wise, simple fisherman—needs to step away and find clarity. In this blog, discover what José does when he doesn’t know what to do. Whether it’s work, love, or life’s big questions, the answer isn’t always in the hustle. It’s in the hush. Through solitude, nature, and listening for God’s whisper in the breeze, José shows us a better way to navigate the unknown.
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“If You Don’t Leave Now, You’ll Never Become a Man” — Why Parents Must Let Their Grown Children Grow
There are few issues more emotionally complicated than family. We love our children fiercely. As parents, our instincts tell us to protect, to comfort, to make life easier where we can. But sometimes… love looks like letting go.
This blog is not going to sit well with everyone. It may even challenge or offend people I care deeply for. That’s okay. Sometimes truth stings before it heals.
At the heart of this message is a hard truth I believe down to my core: adult children should not live with their parents—unless there is a true emergency, a health crisis, or a major life transition requiring temporary support. And even then, it must be temporary.
We justify these arrangements as “smart financial planning” or “helping them get on their feet.” But in truth, we may be doing more harm than good. We’re shielding them from the very thing that could shape their character and future: struggle.
I’m Back: Reintroducing The Mexican Fisherman and the Mission to Live Like José
Life knocked me down. But the spirit of José pulled me back up.
After years away, I’m returning to the roots of what matters most: simplicity, presence, and purpose. The Mexican Fisherman story isn’t just a parable — it’s a way of life. One I lost… and just found again. Join me as I reboot this mission to Live Like José — and share the real, raw, and joyful ride through family, food, faith, fun, and freedom.
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