In: Volunteering
Alfredo
August 6, 2006I’ve been fortunate enough in my life to have had many wonderful experiences. Getting to know Alfredo though, has definitely landed pretty close to the top. Alfredo is a member of the indigenous Bribri tribe from Costa Rica. He grew up in the mountains and has never had electricity, running water or a bathroom. He grew up in an abusive home and never had anyone to teach him basic life principles or skills. He left home at the age of 14 and found sporadic work in the mountains. He also started learning Spanish at the age of 14.
Read MoreNew Project
July 12, 2006I guess I need to apologize for not posting more often. I was doing really well for a while, posting just about every day. But I have been so incredibly busy with this new volunteer program we are running. I’ve been shocked at the response. For almost a year I was spending lots of time, energy and money into trying to book people for retreats and workshops. It was becoming clear it was not a “hot market.” Pretty much bummed me out. But as soon as I…
Read MoreTruly Experiencing Life
July 7, 2006Even though I live in Costa Rica, it’s still very easy to “shield” myself from part of life. It’s easy to get caught up in my day-to-day life and to not interact with many people. So when I do things like take a long trip by bus, I really open myself up to some marvelous experiences. Yes, sometimes the experiences are waiting, getting lost, and other such inconveniences. But no matter what happens, I always learn more about other people and myself.
Read MoreHow to Help
June 11, 2006At least once a week I get emails from people coming to Costa Rica wondering how it is they can help. They are often willing to bring down things to donate. So I thought I’d create a post with a bit more information in the event you — or someone you know — is coming to visit soon. Perhaps you’d consider packing a couple of extra things for those in need?
Read MoreHelping Hand
January 18, 2006Today I am adding a "Tip Jar" to my blog to help me raise funds to help the less fortunate in…
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