shanti digs deep

From the journals and minds of the young trekkers, I present to you individual “Revelations/inspirations/moments of empowerment” from our hike/bus tour.

Brianna H.-wants to expand her eating horizons (unlike her Thai bus-mates who ate pre-packaged Thai ‘catfood’ instead of the freshly prepared Indian cuisine)

Erin-Being alone in nature she couldn’t run from her thoughts. This inspired her to be more present with her thoughts in the future and to allow more time for self reflection and general thoughtfulness.

Kat-

Bri R.- Felt pure happiness at the top of the Kangchenzonga viewpoint, after having pushed through nausea and exhaustion.

Mariah- Was moved to find inspiration within herself and is feeling motivated to discover her passions in life.

Ben- “I understand why city states cannot go to war; because of the mountains”

Jake-Theres a time and a place for everything. Yetis (aka abominable snow man/bigfoot) EXISTS.

Me/Cobie: Taking MY time not basing my pace on somebody else’s. Enjoying bringing up the rear with Simone and Bri R.

Simone- Simone expressed the following after a day of taking her time on the hike, really absorbing nature and being present…”People say life is short, but its not! Life is long!”

Olegario- Experienced the humbling effects of nature through the lens of knowing we were one sprained ankle or illness away from having to turn back.