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“What’d you learn about yourself here?”
“I feel like I learned about myself as an integrated human being that has so many parts that are real and vulnerable and imperfect and angry and messy and how those parts are just as important as all the other parts of myself that are pursuing my dreams, feeling passionate, really feeling like they’re got their stuff together. I’ve learned that I can’t abandon myself.”
“What does that mean to you?”
“That means no matter what I’m feeling I can just choose to stay...and stay through it as hard as it may seem. That’s what will allow me to feel closer to myself and others and have more intimacy in my friendships and in my life, more closeness in my heart and in all my relationships.”
(3/3)
“Tell me about the moment you knew you loved him.”
“Aww…I tried to deny it for so long but it was when we first danced together.”
“Why’d you resist it?”
“Because I was already in a relationship-“
“-Which she disengaged from before anything blossomed.”
“It was hard. It was a wonderful beautiful moment and terrifying at the same time. But I was just so drawn to him.”
Hello Souls community! Kristina here...
I've been working with Dijon for the past few months on becoming a regular story contributor to Souls. I've learned so much by witnessing Dijon in action and I am deeply honored to participate in such an uplifting, vibrant community. I'll be taking over the feed for the rest of the week while Dijon undoubtedly has the time of his life at Envision Festival in Costa Rica. I am excited to be taking the reigns and sharing a new perspective here. Hope you enjoy!! x x
"How are you making the world a better place?"
"I'm trying to make the world a better place by showing up with laughter and vulnerability in as many of my interactions as possible. I love to make strangers chuckle, whether they are next to me on an airplane or if a cop pulls me over. I find that when someone laughs, I get a buzzy jolt in my body knowing that I helped them release some yummy brain chemicals. Of course, it's two-sided as I get the release as well. Also, for as much as I am funny, I like to talk openly about things that people may be afraid to share. I like talking about sexuality, death, depression, anxiety etc. and share my own stories freely to allow the person I'm talking to a window of opportunity to get something off their own heart or mind if they need to. I'll say something like, 'When I used to battle with depression I would take a bath for two hours until the water would turn cold over my body'. Some people may not respond to that, but others may suddenly jump in. 'You battled depression?' they say. They then open up about how they may also feel that way, or how they have a partner or friend they struggle to relate with because they don't understand it. I love when I see they have stepped through that window into something they may not normally share. I feel like I'm able to help open it for them in a disarming way. It's a nice juxtaposition being in-between funny and vulnerable because it definitely surprises people but creates a sort of lightness in others that I hope ultimately can make the world a bit lighter overall."
enjoying really simple on camera speedlite portrait pics right now, satisfied with the dreamy look tho
"What's one thing you're grateful for?"
"My friends. They're good people. They always support me and make me feel better."
“How long were you together before he got arrested the first time?”
“Probably a year.”
“And had he been violent by that point?”
“Yeah, and I should have gone. That was a 2 year stint, straight 2 year. And then he got out, and after that he never really was out more than a month to 6 weeks and he’d go back. I never asked why. And then one day I went to court and they read his charges and every single one of his charges, crack was involved. Possession every time. Armed robberies. Home invasions. Trafficking. Things that I didn’t know anything about. Organized crime. That was all in LA.”
“In my life I’ve had some intense connections with people and I try to understand why…do you have any insight into why you two came together?”
“Yeah, maybe because I wanted to fix it. I wanted to fix somebody else so that they would be happy and enjoy this life. But I can’t fix anybody. It takes a long time to accept that. Because I’m trying to help you, and you just got back to that. And I would take it personal. But now I just think FU. Go back! I don’t want you. But that’s not acceptable to him.”
“So let’s say he does accept it, and you’re free from that situation…what does your life look like in 5 years?”
“I don’t live in California. I live somewhere beautiful. My kids are through college and I’m happy. Not scared. Not scared to go out in the dark.”
“Thank you for sharing your story. I can’t even comprehend the level of bravery you embody. How did the Downtown Streets Team help you?”
“Made me appreciate things I have and things I don’t have.I slept outside, and I appreciated it because I had a blanket and it wasn’t so bad. I came from a marriage that was a good marriage in a blessed, blessed life to picking the wrong path, the wrong people. This guy, any money I had, he took it. And he sold 3 of my vehicles. Brand new vehicles. Nice cars. For dope. For dope. New car off the lot sold while I was in the hospital with no remorse. It baffled me that another human could do this. A human that loves me. How can you justify doing that? But there’s no justification. So…you live and learn. And try to see signs more.”
(4/4)
"And what inspired you going back to school?"
"Not putting my trust in people. Not putting my trust in family. I've seen when people become wealthy they become greedy. They'll fight a funeral about things left behind and I don't want any part of that. I just want to live simply and count the blessings day by day that God gives me."
"I hear you, but I'm confused as to how that inspired you to go back to school?"
"It allows me to get a better skill to provide for myself." (2/2)
“What’s one of your dreams?”
“To move to LA!”
“Who’s someone who inspires you?”
“Brendon Burchard. He’s amazing!”
“Tantra denies nothing; it’s not about ditching your desires and your humanity, but about transforming those energies into something beautiful. It’s about integrating it all together, empowering you to be a healing force of change on the planet."
(2/3)
“My last trip was to Peru and I was worried because it’s so high. It’s like 12,000 ft. I have difficulty breathing but I was like okay…I’m going to chew some cocoa leaves, drink some cocoa tea…and deal with it. I also did Burning Man this year. It was intense! 60mph dust storms. I connected with myself and did my own burn. It was challenging…but great. The desert calls upon you to find peace. I went deep inside and found that place.”
“You rock Victor.”
“Some of us rock. Some of us roll. I rock and roll.”
“What’s the most awesome thing going on in your life right now?”
“This Friday I’m flying out to Germany with some friends and we’re going to Oktoberfest!”
"What do you want to have accomplished or what feeling do you want to have in 5 years?"
"The simple answer is just being happy on a day to day basis. I've shifted towards being process oriented rather than achievement oriented."
(4/4)
“What’s one of your favorite ways to express love?”
“I like listening. Letting someone express because they’ll find their way out of it. Active listening and not responding, not trying to give advice. Just being supportive.”
“What brings you joy?”
“Mmm, so much. Connecting with people. Meeting new people and making them family. I think that’s a Hawaii thing. Everyone in Hawaii is your uncle, or auntie, or calabash cousin. I was an ugly duckling growing up and very insecure. I was a late bloomer, I didn’t get my first kiss till college and so having felt like an outsider for so long I find solace in community more than anywhere else. I love creating art. I love music. Music for me is a religious and spiritual moving experience. It connects me to some greater divine energy out there. It connects me to other people in a very profound way. Loving brings me joy. I feel like I have a lot of love for everybody.”
“How do you like to express your love?”
“I mean I constantly tell people I love them. I don’t think you can ever say it enough.”
(3/3)
"I love my friends…I love living in the city! I just joined ClassPass so I love doing that and connecting with community."
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Chiudiamo questo set con due scatti che ritraggono la fantastica Veronica con la sua pelliccia super fluo!!😊
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Un set che siamo riusciti a pubblicare solo a distanza di mesi dalla realizzazione! Siamo però pronti a stupirvi ancora 👄
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❤️quale scatto preferite??❤️
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“What’s something about yourself you like or would like to develop?”
“That…well…I like that…this is weird talking about because I don’t want to beef up my head.”
“It’s a good practice to develop self worth and self confidence.”
“Well I think I’m a really caring person, and I also like to be involved in the community. But that’s not me taking care of me huh?”
“They can be one in the same. It’s good to have a symbiotic relationship with your environment and you can also take care of yourself. Try saying it again with that part too.”
“I am a caring and giving human being - can you help me? this is hard-”
“- and I live a balanced life where I support others but also take care of myself. Try that.”
“I am a loving and caring human being who lives a balanced life that supports other and myself.”
“Again.”
“I am a loving and caring human being who lives a balanced life that supports others and myself!”
(2/3)
“My thing is human rights and city planning. How do you make a city reflect ideas of human dignity? One important thing is accessibility. Can people that are different enjoy the bus, parks, get to work? Now we’re seeing 150 countries sign laws . This year I’ve been to 12 countries promoting disability rights. I’ve gone on to develop all sorts of important projects like an international human rights treaty that was passed by the UN. It protects the rights of people with disabilities on a global level. There’s that voice that says ‘you should be doing something to make the world better’ and every time I follow that voice I feel like it makes people happy…and that makes me happy.”
“What’s your dream for you life?”
“My dream is to be at a dinner with my friends who are involved in Crashing Hotels to be somewhere internationally with dinner on me. I have a short attention span…dreams lose my attention. But daydreams are what keeps me going. A daydream is a dream that happens every single day. A day dream is a snowflake and a dream is a snowball. I look at snowflakes because those are what is motivating me right now. So I’m just trying to get to that table to have some dinner. After that we’ll start fucking with some avalanches and snow ball fights.”
(4/4)
3rd international solo trip.
Itinerary: Chennai to Singapore (transit - If you have B1/B2 visa you can get single entry to Singapore without transit or tourist visa) , Singapore - > Guangzhou , Guangzhou - Yangshou (high-speed bullet train - use ctrip.com for booking tickets) , Yangshuo - Fenghuang (Guilin-Fenghuang bus 6 hours), Fenghuang - Zhangjiajie (bus 4 hours) - Zhangjiajie - Guangzhou-Singapore-Chennai-Bangalore Return flight)
Unlike other trips, this one was super expensive. Bad planning as well. If you are having a proper meal or dinner from a good hotel in Zhangjiajie or Guangzhou, it will cost you around 180Yuan minimum. That is 1800Rs :P. Water is cheap. Entry passes to most of the national park are expensive (spent around 17,000 (1700RMB) on it)). Ordering food in a Chinese restaurant is a nightmare. I had to show my dance and acting skills to show what kind of curry i want. Ordered chicken curry, but the whole chicken was sleeping inside the curry. Got its head and feet. I think I had dog once, but tasted like mutton..so I did not investigate too much about it. I was ordering food based on the fonts they have used in the menu card. If I like some font, I will order that :).
Climate was too cold everywhere (min 2 degree and max 15 degree). I was carrying thermals and had to wear it almost 7 days because asking for laundry service in my hotel is another pain. It is very difficult to find people who speak English here. Most of the places were covered with fog. I did not see a single Indian anywhere. Saw only 4 tourists during the entire trip (off season). But lot of Chinese tourists everywhere. They love beard and I was part of at least 20 selfies with the Chinese throughout out the trip. Chinese people are really good, sweet, hard working. I will add more details here later.
Chinese infrastructure is massive!!. We cannot compare it with any other cities in the world. I have been to New York and San Francisco and I have not seen such big machinery and bridges and elevators anywhere.!!! Apart from food, I love everything about China.
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