Volunteering

I'm not going to sugarcoat anything - volunteering is not easy, especially volunteering abroad - spending money to volunteer your time when you are still paying bills back home. 

During my time abroad, I have had many sleepless nights, shed tears (& blood) while I questioned my decision to volunteer. 

At the beginning of my 3 month term, I focused on what I could gain vs the good I could give. 

Over time, I learned many different lessons & connected with other volunteers - opening my eyes to the positives, inspiring me to feel more confident in my decision. 

Gratitude

Having gratitude invites you to ground yourself, to experience humility, as you discover what you were once complaining about we're the silliest of things. 

I couldn't be more grateful to my hosts - for the roof over my head, the food in my belly, the opportunities provided, the lessons learned, the love shared. 

When anxiety takes over, always come back to gratitude. Although we may not always see it, we are all so lucky - we have so much to be grateful for. 

xx