No comparions
I think its been important for me during my trip to remember no experience is alike.
Ive always had trouble with not comparing myself to other people-it always ended with me obsessing over what I thought I didn't have but deserved.Thats why I task my self with an attempt to silence those insecurities and open my mind to what is present. Although I didn't travel as much as I wanted, I got to know the people. I found an adjustable space for myself, I have been impacted intimately through the silent teachings of my friends and professor.
I think I began this journey by romanticizing my expectations of my studying in Africa. I allowed my culture to frame what I believed I would see and feel. I didnt think village and huts, I knew better. but I've heard it. I didn't expect mansions and to understand the complexities of an exploited Miner city. The power outages and boiled water for drinking was a reality, but so was the warning against bewitching. Ive been blessed with connections that allowed me to ask those questions, and me to share my home. I think Ive taken an interest in storytelling.