Ending thoughts
Trip Start
Mar 27, 2010
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Trip End
Apr 04, 2010
Haiti, Haiti
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
I am always amazed at how much more of a culture shock it is to come back to the States. How easy it is to embrace the dirt, the earth soaking into your pores but so much harder to adapt to the use of chemical soaps. How easy it is to adjust to eating under the candle lights but so much harder to choose between the thousands of restaurants taking over the streets of new york. How easy it is to pass the days away in the company of others, but how difficult it is to speed through life alone.
Coming home to my empty apartment, I was shocked by the realization of the isolating lives we lead. I spend all of Monday counting down the minutes until dance class so that i could see everyone. I am once again reminded of the power of human connection, support, and love.
From the depth of my heart, I am touch by all your generosity. As poor of a country Haiti may be right now in terms of materialistic possessions, it is a country full of wealth in terms of human strength, compassion and tenacity. I went on the trip hoping to give something to the people of Haiti, but instead the people of Haiti has given me a priceless gift. The reminder of the power that lies within humanity when we learn to open up, to depend on and support one another. So thank you for being apart of my life, for your love and support, and take some time to remember to love and appreciate all the people around you. It is easy to build a house, but much harder to bring back loved ones to fill that house.
Comments
Well said, Alice.
Love your thoughts. Thanks for sharing them.
Thanks fo the blog Alice. Very touching thoughts. x