“But you're wrong if you think that the joy of life comes principally from human relationships. God's placed it all around us, it's in everything, any

“But you're wrong if you think that the joy of life comes principally from human relationships. God's placed it all around us, it's in everything, anything we can experience. People just need to change the way they look at those things."

sitting in bed listening to “Like Rock and Roll and Radio,” a very lonely feeling has crept into my mind tonight. There have been many sleepless nights here in Omagari, the uncomfortable bed, the heat, the solitude, and mostly the thoughts that wander in and out of your head like common strangers passing you on the street. I have trouble with these nights, the tiredness is conquered by the mind wading through a sea of reflection. So here it is...

I ve been here about a month and so far and this experience has taken me places I never expected. Its a been a very introspective journey to travel alone to a new country with so many barriers. I cant really explain it, but it has challenged me in ways that touch the depth of my soul. I need this experience though to continue to allow myself to grow. It started as a reason to travel, a unique teaching experience, and a chance to understand a different culture. And I have seen it slowly transform to a self reflective and personal experience which maybe only I can understand.

I believe that the human mind and soul can only change when it is put in new and uncomfortable experiences. If we are people that find comfort and security in routine , how can we force ourselves to take a look at who we are and they way we approach life.

When we have happiness and confidence within ourselves this can transform how we interact in our human relationships. It is important to find happiness in the beautiful things that surround us, to find happiness in the life we are leading, and eventually find happiness in the arms of others.. I guess this is becoming both a journey that is selfless and selfish.