Comments on: Something From Nothing https://www.globalcitizenyear.org/updates/something-from-nothing/ Global Citizen Year immerses HS grads in developing nations to live and work on the frontlines of today's global challenges during a gap year. Sat, 19 Oct 2019 11:38:29 +0000 hourly 1 By: Donna Price https://www.globalcitizenyear.org/updates/something-from-nothing/#comment-528208 Thu, 10 Oct 2019 20:44:12 +0000 http://archive.globalcitizenyear.org/?p=42161#comment-528208 In the hustle of our world, we can feel we are living in the moment, and then time shifts. The hustle slows down and the moments are longer. Being present perhaps becomes more focused on details that were there but hidden in the hustle. New insights emerge as a gift.
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]]> By: Sadie Price-Elliott https://www.globalcitizenyear.org/updates/something-from-nothing/#comment-528200 Thu, 10 Oct 2019 17:02:26 +0000 http://archive.globalcitizenyear.org/?p=42161#comment-528200 In reply to Nelson Price.

Thank you for your nice email and thoughts, Grandpa. I listen to NPR each morning while here and think about the current state of affairs back home often. Feeling the immediate impact of the manifestations and unrest in Ecuador has made me realize how sheltered I was from the impact of many crises in the states. It’s been a long week for Ecuador and for my friends and family here, but we’re keeping on. Lots of love, Sadie

]]> By: sarah riley https://www.globalcitizenyear.org/updates/something-from-nothing/#comment-528194 Wed, 09 Oct 2019 16:39:58 +0000 http://archive.globalcitizenyear.org/?p=42161#comment-528194 Dear Sadie,

This situation seems scary to me, but I am so happy you are making the best of a new and unconventional situation. Your writing makes me so happy and I am glad that you see so much beauty where you live. Love you so so much <3

Love,

]]> By: Nelson Price https://www.globalcitizenyear.org/updates/something-from-nothing/#comment-528190 Tue, 08 Oct 2019 17:47:57 +0000 http://archive.globalcitizenyear.org/?p=42161#comment-528190 Sadie – Thank you for sharing your new insights. The U.S. also is in crises.
Too many issues are being ignored, policies are being implemented that harm the poor, the immigrant, the refugee, the sick while attention is focused on the misdeeds of our president. I identify with the spaces you have for self-reflection and observation in some of the long sailing passages I’ve experienced. In those, language was not a barrier and it was an opportunity to relate and share with other crew members. You are discovering how much resilience you have to adapt to whatever your circumstances may be. That’s a discovery of your own inner strength. Love, Grandpa

Nelson Price

Nprice@twcny.rr.com

“Remember there’s no such thing as a small act of kindness. Every act creates a ripple with no logical end.” Scott Adams

“We must always take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented.” Elie Wiesel

]]> By: Donna https://www.globalcitizenyear.org/updates/something-from-nothing/#comment-528188 Tue, 08 Oct 2019 11:46:47 +0000 http://archive.globalcitizenyear.org/?p=42161#comment-528188 In the hustle of our world, we can feel we are living in the moment, and then time shifts. The hustle slows down and the moments are longer. Being present perhaps becomes more focused on details that were there but hidden in the hustle. New insights emerge as a gift.

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