“Idealistic.” The group’s response to my question was abrupt and shocking. It was a question that had been asked frequently that day: “Am I idealistic or practical?” The response I received confused me and I couldn’t quite understand why my perception of myself and others’ perception of me don’t align.
Read Moreslate floors [bare feet] and
blue-bucket showers [the water and the air hold each other] and
sweat dripping down the back of my right thigh and
Read Moreit was like the sky held back for the entire week
just to make our time at seva that much more special
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At this point of the trip my heart is filled with love, but at the same time, I am scared.
Read MoreVisiting India seemed almost impossible. And now, leaving feels unbelievable.
Read More“To live is to find out for yourself what is true, and you can do this only when there is freedom, when there is continuous revolution inwardly, within yourself.”
Read MoreI was told I was an atrocious actress; by multiple people including close friends and family. I never took offence, I am not one for the dramatic arts and I would much rather be backstage, enjoying the imitation of feelings that were all too real to most. I was flattered perhaps, because I knew that to some extent they were wrong.
Read MoreIt must be my eyes misting up all the time, that my other senses have finally sharpened.
Read MoreTaking in the supply of sweet mangoes and lucid words. Everyday I awaken to more knowledge and wisdom bestowed upon me, an everlasting gift. A prize turned into a surprise.
Read MoreMy heart longed for unity within itself, and finally my heart receives satisfaction. The fear of others, the fear of the future, and the fear of myself, no longer holds me hostage.
Read MoreI try to see myself in people. Maybe just a part not a whole. I search out for the similar things we might have. Maybe a smile that could resemble mine, a facial expression or a shared emotion. All of this creates a connection.
Read MoreI’m strongly conflicted about leaving all of these friendships behind and returning home.
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