10 Best Photos of SPIRITUALITY from #CDEphotos2014

Finding balance is no easy task, especially amidst the craziness that ensues from international travel. Crowded streets, horns honking, people shouting, another bus/train/airplane to catch. Phoning home, figuring out your life, missing your friends, running low on cash. Traveling can be stressful!

But despite all of the hullaballoo, it is clear that our students value taking time to sit down, process, and reflect on the experience unfolding before them. The Carpe Diem Education photo contest, week 5, highlights the importance of spirituality, of balance, of sitting and enjoying sweet, sweet silence.

Read on for our 10 favorite photo entries as well as the WINNER!

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@emmalynjane

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@ninahendricksonn

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@shaq_martin

 

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@gregorypettys

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@christinahughes

 

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@brookexx95

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@terraincognita7

 

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@justletitgrow

 

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@cargomoo

"Chaitanya lead us through a beautiful goodbye ceremony after a week of practicing yoga and eating fresh yogurt in the Sacred Valley. Gorgeous people, gorgeous place."

CONGRATS! And a huge "Thank you!" to everyone who submitted photos for week 5 of our contest.

Get ready for your second to last chance to win $50! From Monday-Friday, we are looking for your SUNSET / SUNRISE photos – any that show off our local star. See you on Instagram!