Thursday, 5 May 2011

How Your Story Can Create Change

Lately, I've thought a lot about traveling and how much good it's done for me. Being a drifter has given me a global perspective, cultural understanding, shown me true poverty and wealth and how close they can be to each other. I've seen so many different landscapes and been in places where devastation, genocide, protests, hope, beauty, nature, isolation, creation, and where everything and nothing has happened.


Traveling has given me so many stories and has lead me to discover who I really am. The stories traveling has shared with me have made me realize my own story. One that's inspired me to truly follow my heart and connect with people who have the same vision. There are so many different ways to find out who you are, discovering what you really want to accomplish in your lifetime, and what your story is. It's just a matter of being present with yourself all the time.



Why is your story so important? Because stories are what connect peers and bring people together. They create great conversations between people and have the ability to create a broader vision of what kind of change needs to happen.

So what IS your story? What change do you want to see?

These two videos come from my trip to Rwanda with the amazing organization, OA Projects (www.oaprojects.org). Film Cred to Duncan and Gavin. This trip changed my whole life direction and I just wanted to share :).



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  1. Dawna8 May 2011 at 12:57

    Great insights Lindsay! Travelling is a glimpse into the eyes of the world for those open to seeing it. It helps remind us that we are all on the same planet and gives a chance to broaden our world view. DTES could use some African spirit.

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  2. Zuzanna10 May 2011 at 20:36

    Traveling is one of those funny things that is different to different people, and you only get out of it what you want or need. I've known people who have gone traveling and done nothing but party, took some pictures of some places and then came home and were enriched in no other way than that they survived some form of independence and chaos.

    But like you said, it can be something completely different as well. Traveling is essential to understanding other people and cultures, but it also give great insight into our selves, if you choose it. I know I've learned a lot traveling: loads about the places and people I visited, but tonnes about myself and who I am.

    I think going to a new place is in a way, being born again. You start with a clean slate. You can be your true self because you're not encumbered by the expectations of the people surrounding you.

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