Well, I thought there would be huge culture shock for me when I got to India, and in general, there was a little bit of that. I went through a bout of anger and frustration, ecstasy and excitement, and then I adjusted... But all of that happened within a couple of weeks for me. I adjusted to living with 40 people in a dorm with community bathrooms. I learned the beauty of hand-washing my clothes. I found my way around the city via bus, taxi, rickshaw, and train. I learned what kind of foods I liked, and the ones I did not. I was happy in the life I was living in Hyderabad.
Being back in the states has taught me a few things. First, the life I live here, is comfortable and solitary. I live alone, and cook, and sleep alone. Life is different than I remember before I left. I did not remember being so lonely. I am having a hard time adjusting back to the pace of life here. India has a hustle and bustle to it, but is generally pretty laid back. The US is a rat race which puts mindfulness on the backburner for a few extra bucks. After all, if you aren't making money, you're worthless, right? (I can't stand this mentality). I know that because of who I am in this huge world, that I have an obligation to work for the benefit of all beings everywhere. Although, it is not a duty; it is what I want to do with my life. I am living a life of privilege, and I feel the need to extend that privilege to as many people as possible.
My only problem is... I don't know where to start.
Being back in the states has taught me a few things. First, the life I live here, is comfortable and solitary. I live alone, and cook, and sleep alone. Life is different than I remember before I left. I did not remember being so lonely. I am having a hard time adjusting back to the pace of life here. India has a hustle and bustle to it, but is generally pretty laid back. The US is a rat race which puts mindfulness on the backburner for a few extra bucks. After all, if you aren't making money, you're worthless, right? (I can't stand this mentality). I know that because of who I am in this huge world, that I have an obligation to work for the benefit of all beings everywhere. Although, it is not a duty; it is what I want to do with my life. I am living a life of privilege, and I feel the need to extend that privilege to as many people as possible.
My only problem is... I don't know where to start.
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