Warning: I’m about to vent. Ranting will occur.
*It is currently 1:26 a.m. in Bulgaria and 6:26 p.m. EDT*
I have been on the race for 4 months now. Why don’t I write more stories of the beautiful people I am meeting? Why don’t I take time to break down those moments that will shape me for the rest of my life? I wanted to bring all of you along with me on this journey. I wanted to inspire others to follow their heart, to mute out the noise that our society shoves down our throats. I can’t say I have done this experience justice through my blogs. My videos have really brought pictures to life and I’m proud of my consistency. But, there are just some things a video can’t explain like the “My Beautiful Mila” blog.
I am not the same person who decided to do this one year ago. I have seen and felt pain in ways I would usually shove down so deep, it eventually numbed out. Seeing others in pain causes physical pain for me. I no longer turn my cheek. Not without trying my best to do what I can first. What changed from the me who thought giving up everything for 11 months to help others was enough, to the me who realized one morning in Honduras that it’s so much more than just sacrificing my belongings?
…If your answer stems from ALL my previous story blogs, you’re out of luck. You wouldn’t really know my one-on-one moments with everyone other than Mila.
It was the build up of every moment before when I smiled and looked into the Hondurans eyes, no matter their history, and they felt me looking at them. It was making the choice to look at every tragic circumstance with a smile. Looking in the eyes of these single mothers, hungry children, working fathers so sincerely that their eyes feel the hope I am bringing for them. Even if it is a simple smile. I promise you, that’s SO MUCH more than they ever get from strangers.
The hope in this blog is me realizing the majestic encounters I am robbing all of you from experiencing with me. I am so excited to write more! If getting e-mail notifications about my new blogs is something you are interested in, type your e-mail in the Subscribe box on the left!
#enjoy & #givejoy
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