It was a powerful weekend for me as I had the chance to do some reflection and to gain a greater perspective on what this practicum means to me. Adam (my partner) was visiting, and we had the chance to think more about this opportunity in the context of our lives both personally and professionally. I feel incredibly lucky to have found such a supportive partner, and to have a relationship that places each of our own development and learning at its core.
As we spoke, I realized that I am confident in my emerging choice to pursue Navdanya. As I looked at the facts (what actually is, rather than what I want to be true J) I realized that I still do not have enough information to make a full decision. I still have to be accepted by Navdanya, and I am moving too far ahead of myself if I make a choice before fully being accepted! So - I have decided to move in this avenue first. I have completed their full application and am in communication around the specifics of possible projects and supervision with the office supervisor at Navdanya. They seem to have opportunities both at their office in New Dehli as well as at the farm in Dehradun. I am hoping that the opportunity at the farm comes through, but am open to being in the office as well.
I have decided at this time not to actively pursue options in Kenya. I am fairly confident that things there could come together quite quickly if I wanted to reopen this opportunity, and I have put all of the materials that I would need for this into a file that I am ‘holding' for now. Opportunities in Kenya sound amazing - but I would like to fully pursue Navdanya before moving on. I also found out that a close friend of mine spent a month at Navdanya a few years ago. She had an incredible experience, and speaks very highly of the work that is done there. This personal connection helps to alleviate some of my nervousness about finding a placement - and helps me to become excited!
Having direction feels good - taking action also feels good - and I was glad to have the chance to sit down and move forward. Yay! One step closer.
As we spoke, I realized that I am confident in my emerging choice to pursue Navdanya. As I looked at the facts (what actually is, rather than what I want to be true J) I realized that I still do not have enough information to make a full decision. I still have to be accepted by Navdanya, and I am moving too far ahead of myself if I make a choice before fully being accepted! So - I have decided to move in this avenue first. I have completed their full application and am in communication around the specifics of possible projects and supervision with the office supervisor at Navdanya. They seem to have opportunities both at their office in New Dehli as well as at the farm in Dehradun. I am hoping that the opportunity at the farm comes through, but am open to being in the office as well.
I have decided at this time not to actively pursue options in Kenya. I am fairly confident that things there could come together quite quickly if I wanted to reopen this opportunity, and I have put all of the materials that I would need for this into a file that I am ‘holding' for now. Opportunities in Kenya sound amazing - but I would like to fully pursue Navdanya before moving on. I also found out that a close friend of mine spent a month at Navdanya a few years ago. She had an incredible experience, and speaks very highly of the work that is done there. This personal connection helps to alleviate some of my nervousness about finding a placement - and helps me to become excited!
Having direction feels good - taking action also feels good - and I was glad to have the chance to sit down and move forward. Yay! One step closer.
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