Let me first start off start by saying how lucky and fortunate I have been my entire life. I come from an incredible family; middle-class, college educated, white---within all of this I have recognized the privilege I have been born into and the calling within me to give back in any and all ways possible. However, this did not come without having hit rock bottom. In college I felt very much that I was going through the motions: get good grades, make my parents proud, go to graduate school, and maintain scholarships--- all of this combined led me to a series of bad decisions but ultimately have put my life in the most beautiful place to date. I was in and out of an abusive relationship---I began to work as a crisis advocate at a women’s center,
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In a sense I had to lose myself to find myself. It was terrifying, gut-wrenching, and most importantly the biggest catalyst for positive change my life has ever seen. My mentors, my higher power, my purpose all were shown to me in the light that would break through the foliage on the trails. I graduated college, threw caution to the wind and said, “I am here to and I here to give—my story, my hope, my laugh, my hands and my soul”. I gave a year of my life to an international development organization, living on $14 a day. I have never had less money in my life but never have I been so happy. Quality of life and standard of living are independent of each other. I worked harder than I had ever worked in my …show more content…
What would it mean for you to make the changes necessary that would light you up and make your soul sparkle?” I have prayed, meditated and soul searched countless hours before submitting this application--- the doubts began to creep in, “Am I worthy enough for this opportunity?, Is this something my higher power is putting in front of me for a reason? What will I lose? What could I gain?” Ultimately it came down to the question of, “What could I gain?”—the answer to this question, in short, would mean I would have another mentor and ally and guide to help me further my gifts and in turn be able to share those with the world. In reconnecting with myself and higher power in the past years, I have come to realize that, every event in my life has led me to a completely raw and utter acceptance of my flaws, the ability to share my story, gifts and purpose. To be present in a world that is hyper focused on materialism, competition and the biggest-fastest-newest. I am here to live simply so others may simply live. To share those things which are often, not tangible; love, compassion, sense, confidence, and purpose. Would my life be richer if these areas (teaching, empowerment and exemplary service) of my life were give more attention and focus? Most definitely. Do I think I am on the right track to developing
In a sense I had to lose myself to find myself. It was terrifying, gut-wrenching, and most importantly the biggest catalyst for positive change my life has ever seen. My mentors, my higher power, my purpose all were shown to me in the light that would break through the foliage on the trails. I graduated college, threw caution to the wind and said, “I am here to and I here to give—my story, my hope, my laugh, my hands and my soul”. I gave a year of my life to an international development organization, living on $14 a day. I have never had less money in my life but never have I been so happy. Quality of life and standard of living are independent of each other. I worked harder than I had ever worked in my …show more content…
What would it mean for you to make the changes necessary that would light you up and make your soul sparkle?” I have prayed, meditated and soul searched countless hours before submitting this application--- the doubts began to creep in, “Am I worthy enough for this opportunity?, Is this something my higher power is putting in front of me for a reason? What will I lose? What could I gain?” Ultimately it came down to the question of, “What could I gain?”—the answer to this question, in short, would mean I would have another mentor and ally and guide to help me further my gifts and in turn be able to share those with the world. In reconnecting with myself and higher power in the past years, I have come to realize that, every event in my life has led me to a completely raw and utter acceptance of my flaws, the ability to share my story, gifts and purpose. To be present in a world that is hyper focused on materialism, competition and the biggest-fastest-newest. I am here to live simply so others may simply live. To share those things which are often, not tangible; love, compassion, sense, confidence, and purpose. Would my life be richer if these areas (teaching, empowerment and exemplary service) of my life were give more attention and focus? Most definitely. Do I think I am on the right track to developing