"If I attained any enlightenment, I don’t think it’s spiritual in the slightest. I think it’s in my feet. I feel more grounded than ever."
I remember commenting on your very first intro blog post, I remember thinking that it was a thought-provoking introduction to someone, and when I look back on it, it makes a lot of sense. Reading this, reading your answers to your own questions you asked at the beginning feels like a full-circle moment, something feels whole, in comparison to in the beginning, when there was only unanswerable questions. Of course, unanswerable questions remain, perhaps even more prominently now... but it makes my heart feel at peace knowing that I now have friends that have these same unanswerable questions, of which we can explore together. I have loved your thoughts in class and in writing, and I am excited to continue this with you in a different format, in a different part of the world, perhaps in a place that feels more like home. For me, I also feel more grounded after this trip--in many ways... I feel a kind of groundedness in myself, but also in others, and I would be remiss to say that you were not an integral part of that. I feel grateful to have learned some groundedness alongside you these past few weeks.
"Of course, unanswerable questions remain, perhaps even more prominently now... but it makes my heart feel at peace knowing that I now have friends that have these same unanswerable questions, of which we can explore together"
Annie I love how you so thoughtfully answered the questions you posed at the beginning of the course. It feels like it has come full circle. I just realized Jasmine already said that. I have appreciated your presence, your voice, and our conversations about Chinese food those last couple of days--that sustained me in my last burst of homesickness.
Annie this is a really beautifully written sentiment. I really appreciate the time you have taken to reflect on where you started and what you know now. It's been such a pleasure to spend the past 6 weeks with you. And you were so right- there was nothing that could've prepared me for your guys' presentation. I wish I could forget it just so I could watch it again for the first time. Lots of love. <3
"When I think about it now, I wouldn’t trade these 6 weeks for anything other than world peace."
Well said. I agree. I also shared some apprehension and doubt before coming on this trip, and I couldn't be happier that I came here and experienced this journey. It's been a pleasure to read your work (and watch yours and Niki's glorious video) and become your friend<3
MISS YOU, PERU ROOMIE!!! I definitely was not ready for how absolutely fantastic the editing was in your video!! So honoured to be a part of it! "That seed shit might be onto something" alksdjflksfdlkdsflkjsd... thanks???? The seed shit but not my pancake shit?? I love how you structured this post as a counterpart to your first ever post. It definitely feels like a full circle moment. I love your concept of feet enlightenment. For me, I think I actually experienced the opposite where I feel less grounded and more unmoored now because I'm thinking about all these global connections and new avenues to explore, if that makes sense? There's so much I don't know. It also might just be because I've made it to the end of my undergraduate journey and the road ahead is very uncertain. I always love reading your writing and thank you for the beautiful post as always.
"If I attained any enlightenment, I don’t think it’s spiritual in the slightest. I think it’s in my feet. I feel more grounded than ever."
Bars. I think this is a good way of putting it. It also speaks to the unlearning which Jon talked about in the last class. Sometimes it's letting go of ideas which is part of the process of maturation. Thanks for the recap! It's always interesting to check in on your blogs!
I appreciate your looking back through your questions. It's interesting to see how much we've changed inwardly in these last six weeks or so. There is so much we definitely didn't expect to be comparing and learning, but we did (I truly think that most major world topics are related and can easily connect with each other). Also, your video with Niki was my favourite😎
"If I attained any enlightenment, I don’t think it’s spiritual in the slightest. I think it’s in my feet. I feel more grounded than ever."
I remember commenting on your very first intro blog post, I remember thinking that it was a thought-provoking introduction to someone, and when I look back on it, it makes a lot of sense. Reading this, reading your answers to your own questions you asked at the beginning feels like a full-circle moment, something feels whole, in comparison to in the beginning, when there was only unanswerable questions. Of course, unanswerable questions remain, perhaps even more prominently now... but it makes my heart feel at peace knowing that I now have friends that have these same unanswerable questions, of which we can explore together. I have loved your thoughts in class and in writing, and I am excited to continue this with you in a different format, in a different part of the world, perhaps in a place that feels more like home. For me, I also feel more grounded after this trip--in many ways... I feel a kind of groundedness in myself, but also in others, and I would be remiss to say that you were not an integral part of that. I feel grateful to have learned some groundedness alongside you these past few weeks.
-- jas <3
"Of course, unanswerable questions remain, perhaps even more prominently now... but it makes my heart feel at peace knowing that I now have friends that have these same unanswerable questions, of which we can explore together"
Woah
<3
Annie I love how you so thoughtfully answered the questions you posed at the beginning of the course. It feels like it has come full circle. I just realized Jasmine already said that. I have appreciated your presence, your voice, and our conversations about Chinese food those last couple of days--that sustained me in my last burst of homesickness.
Annie this is a really beautifully written sentiment. I really appreciate the time you have taken to reflect on where you started and what you know now. It's been such a pleasure to spend the past 6 weeks with you. And you were so right- there was nothing that could've prepared me for your guys' presentation. I wish I could forget it just so I could watch it again for the first time. Lots of love. <3
"When I think about it now, I wouldn’t trade these 6 weeks for anything other than world peace."
Well said. I agree. I also shared some apprehension and doubt before coming on this trip, and I couldn't be happier that I came here and experienced this journey. It's been a pleasure to read your work (and watch yours and Niki's glorious video) and become your friend<3
Hi Annie,
MISS YOU, PERU ROOMIE!!! I definitely was not ready for how absolutely fantastic the editing was in your video!! So honoured to be a part of it! "That seed shit might be onto something" alksdjflksfdlkdsflkjsd... thanks???? The seed shit but not my pancake shit?? I love how you structured this post as a counterpart to your first ever post. It definitely feels like a full circle moment. I love your concept of feet enlightenment. For me, I think I actually experienced the opposite where I feel less grounded and more unmoored now because I'm thinking about all these global connections and new avenues to explore, if that makes sense? There's so much I don't know. It also might just be because I've made it to the end of my undergraduate journey and the road ahead is very uncertain. I always love reading your writing and thank you for the beautiful post as always.
Take care,
Cissy
Hi Annie,
"If I attained any enlightenment, I don’t think it’s spiritual in the slightest. I think it’s in my feet. I feel more grounded than ever."
Bars. I think this is a good way of putting it. It also speaks to the unlearning which Jon talked about in the last class. Sometimes it's letting go of ideas which is part of the process of maturation. Thanks for the recap! It's always interesting to check in on your blogs!
Gabo
Hi Annie!
I appreciate your looking back through your questions. It's interesting to see how much we've changed inwardly in these last six weeks or so. There is so much we definitely didn't expect to be comparing and learning, but we did (I truly think that most major world topics are related and can easily connect with each other). Also, your video with Niki was my favourite😎