1. Even the tallest mountain in the world looks small from afar. This statement offers a lesson in perspective, a careful element to be considered when regarding the beliefs and practices of yourself and others, as well as re-evaluating the likes of both (particularly the former). 2. Attitude is everything. Although external factors can certainly influence your...
During our group reflection last night we shared our thoughts on our first week in Quishurani and everyone expressed excitement to return to this mountain village where we had begun forming relationships with community members and establishing a sense of place. We look forward to continued work with this community that welcomed us with warm...
Yesterday after lunch, everyone went inside instead of continuing to work because it began to rain. Our friends Sonam (co-founder of Arhaus Children’s Home), Tirsana, and Sukurani all took time out of their days to teach us a little bit of Nepalese. We learned basic phrases such as “thank you”, “my name is _____”, and...