Two weeks ago I made the decision to go to India for four months. As someone who has lived in the same town for her entire life, the prospect of this trip is terrifying and exciting all at once. I've always been a person who has thought long and hard on "the big decisions." I've often analyzed so much that most of my ideas have come to nothing. I'm always waiting for a signal that says this is the path I'm supposed to take. This time, I saw an amazing opportunity that was in my grasp and decided it was time to make a choice. I'm still surprised by my decision- or really by the fact that I made one! I quickly bought my plane ticket so as to prevent myself from changing my mind like I often do. So here I am, applying for my visa and flipping through beginner Hindi books, wondering if I've lost my mind. But hey, when you get down to it, it's only four months right?
This will be my blog. The Hindi word yaatra means "journey." I thought it was a fitting title. :)
I'm honored by all of you who value me and my journey enough to take the time to read this.
Love,
Me.
I know you think you analyzed those other "big decisions" to death, however I think you were simply waiting for the right opportunity. Sometimes, it's just as courageous to say "no" to something that doesn't feel right as it is to do what you have now done, which is to throw the strength of your heart into something that does feel right. I am proud of you for choosing with circumspection. India is lucky to have you.
ReplyDeleteI found this quote for you from one who travelled to India before you:
“Of journeying the benefits are many: the freshness it bringeth to the heart, the seeing and hearing of marvelous things, the delight of beholding new cities, the meeting of unknown friends ...”
- Sadi (aka: Abū-Muḥammad Muṣliḥ al-Dīn bin Abdallāh Shīrāzī)
:) Thank you!!!
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