Amid the chaos of life, self-reflection rarely occurs. Many of us walk through life, never stopping to consider our current location on the path towards our goal destinations. In the modern world, our minds have become restless. Rather than taking the time to consider our current place, we scramble toward our hopes and dreams, all the while running away from our past. With our minds constantly consumed by the the next to-do list, we lose our connection to ourselves, forgetting along the way to enjoy our lives. With the world so chaotic, sometimes we need to take a break from the commotion and slow down. We need to observe the world, and by doing so connect once again with our minds, and with the world around us. It is my utmost hope that this journal, and more importantly this trip will help me reconnect with myself and the world in ways I could never before imagine.
When I reflect back on making the decision to study abroad, I remember driving back to Falmouth after visiting accepted students day in …show more content…
As we wander around Iceland, and Maine, I am certain we will face several challenges. However, wherever I look, I see a lupine and am reminded, no matter the challenge, we will persist even in the rockiest of climates. In the words of Barbra Cooney's Miss Rumphius,"You must do something to make the world more beautiful. While I can't be Miss Rumphius (a childhood dream of mine), I can certainly aspire to be like her. Alice Rumphius desired to do three things in her life: live by the sea, go to faraway places, and make the world a more beautiful place. While I live by the ocean, Iceland and this trip is the stepping stone to becoming the lupine lady of my five year old
When I reflect back on making the decision to study abroad, I remember driving back to Falmouth after visiting accepted students day in …show more content…
As we wander around Iceland, and Maine, I am certain we will face several challenges. However, wherever I look, I see a lupine and am reminded, no matter the challenge, we will persist even in the rockiest of climates. In the words of Barbra Cooney's Miss Rumphius,"You must do something to make the world more beautiful. While I can't be Miss Rumphius (a childhood dream of mine), I can certainly aspire to be like her. Alice Rumphius desired to do three things in her life: live by the sea, go to faraway places, and make the world a more beautiful place. While I live by the ocean, Iceland and this trip is the stepping stone to becoming the lupine lady of my five year old