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2006 Feedback
Thoughts from one of 2006's trekkers:
For whatever reason, slowly and quietly, life slips away from us. The dreams we envisioned living in childhood are replaced in adulthood by harsh realities, demanding responsibilities, and pressing desires. Of course, these responsibilities of our ‘daily grind’ are necessary and noble pursuits so that we may provide for our families and satisfy our employers. However, through a series of small successions over time, we find ourselves wondering if we’ve become a slave to our desires and responsibilities. Deep within all of us there exists a need to disrupt the comfort of our daily lives and challenge our views of the world. We all have moments in life where this desire surfaces. For an instant, we think as we did when we were children - life seen as an endless spectrum as opposed to its tendency to rage toward gray. Perhaps it was sparked by a late night conversation with a loved one or a flash of optimism spurred by the kindness of a stranger. Whatever the cause may be, these fleeting moments present us with a question: What am I going to do with this desire? Sadly, most of us do not attempt an answer. Now, whether or not you decide to participate in a trek to Everest Base Camp is neither here nor there but, ask yourself how many moments you may have felt inspired but let it amount to nothing. Ask yourself how many times you felt as if you were meant for more but were immobile. Are you really participating in your own life? For me, I wasn’t so sure about any of these questions but, I began my search for answers with the Global Volunteer Network. My trip to Everest Base Camp was a defining moment in my life and, for a moment, it gave me faith that I was not one to let life slip quietly from my hands. If you are like me and want to truly understand your world and your place in it, I hope that you will allow GVN to get you up off the couch and explore life. Best wishes on your journey, Chris Roessner(USA).
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