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Tag Archives: gratitude
How Did I Save For One Year Away?
I am seven months into my twelve month journey – so I am using this week to do a general status check…reviewing my finances, reflecting on my mental health, and beginning to plan for my return home. Starting with finances… … Continue reading
Posted in Budget, Dave Ramsey, HeartsTravel, Hope for the Day, HopeTravels, Mental Health, Mental Health, Hope for the Day, Ramsey, Self Care, Travel, Uncategorized
Tagged Budget, Dave Ramsey, gratitude, HeartsTravel, HFTD, Hope, Hope for the Day, HopeTravels, Mental Health, Ramsey, Self Care, Service, Travel
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Finding Art & Smiles on the Alkalha Steps
A bleak and brooding vibe filled my first rainy days in Amman. While shuffling quickly through flooding streets, my one pair of boots and socks soaked it all in, squishing water with each step. Stony buildings appeared dark and dusky … Continue reading
Posted in Abd Alrahman, Abeer, Alkalha Steps, Amman, HeartsTravel, HFTD, Hope for the Day, HopeTravels, Jadal, Jordan, Mental Health, Mental Health, Hope for the Day, Origami, Paper for Water, Refugee, Self Care, Street Art, The Kindness Rocks Project, Travel, WJHSPantherpride, WJHSPeopleProject, Zaizafoun
Tagged Abd Alrahman, Abeer, Alkalha Steps, Amman, Art, gratitude, HeartsTravel, HFTD, Hope, Hope for the Day, HopeTravels, Jadal, Jordan, Kindness Rocks, Mental Health, Paperforwater, Self Care, Service, Street Art, The Kindness Rocks Project, Travel, Volunteer, WJHSPeopleProject, Zaizafoun
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Hearts Travel Where Hope Travels
It’s December! The hustle of the holidays makes this a whirlwind month. I think of how many holiday gifts I have wrapped in my lifetime and how much time I have spent finding just the right presents, while often succumbing … Continue reading
Posted in Africa, HeartsTravel, HFTD, Hope for the Day, HopeTravels, Mental Health, Origami, Paperforwater, Self Care, Street Art, Travel, WJHSPantherpride, WJHSPeopleProject
Tagged Africa, Art, gratitude, HeartsTravel, HFTD, Hope, Hope for the Day, HopeTravels, Mental Health, Origami, Paperforwater, Self Care, Service, Street Art, Travel, vacation, WJHSPantherpride, WJHSPeopleProject
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Caring For My Mental Health While Traveling
Traveling brings out the best and worst in ourselves and our partners. Long distances, changes in nutrition, and sensory overload can disrupt all semblance of a life balance. At the same time, there is often a drive to “get everything … Continue reading
Posted in Africa, Mental Health, Hope for the Day, Nicaragua, Self Care, Travel
Tagged Africa, gratitude, HFTD, Hope for the Day, Mental Health, Self Care, Service, vacation, Volunteer
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Thanksgiving from Afar
It’s almost Thanksgiving. While I am dreaming of dinners gone by and craving the sweet mix of mashed potatoes and cranberries, my thoughts are focused on gratitude. I often ponder how people I’ve met on this journey practice explicit thankfulness … Continue reading
Posted in Africa, Ethiopia, Mental Health, Hope for the Day
Tagged Addis Ababa, Africa, Ethiopia, gratitude, HFTD, Hope for the Day, Mental Health, Queen of Sheba, Service, Thanksgiving, Travel, Volunteer
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