Belize it, Seize it!
Nature is so powerful, so strong. Capturing its essence is not easy – your work becomes a dance with light and the weather. It takes you to a place within yourself.
– Annie Leibovitz
Belize changed my life in the best way possible. This place allowed me the space to embrace a new lifestyle and perspective that I was not accustomed to. Everything from the people, to the cities, to the elements in Belize are relaxed. I loved every second of it. I was so honored that this was the first foreign country I visited. I learned so much culturally and personally that I plan to apply to many areas of my life. This experience taught me just how important every moment is, and that there is always something to be grateful for. My biggest reminder of Belize that I want to apply to counseling is to continue being vulnerable and to trust myself in everything that I do, because everything will work itself out anyway.
Soak up the sun. Relish in each moment.
These photos are so dear to me, because I feel that it really shows what I do on a daily basis, and it allowed me to see the progression of our conversation and engagement of each other. This is a moment between a student and myself taking the opportunity to embrace each other’s company.
Side note: She asked me if I swam in the ocean. I told her “not yet”, and she said, “please swim in the ocean.”
I later found that, “swimming in the ocean” means you will return to Belize. I didn’t get a chance to tell her, but I did in fact swim in the ocean.
“It is not fair to ask of others what you are not willing to do yourself.”
-Eleanor Roosevelt
So glad you enjoyed my Blog! These are just a few of my favorite moments from Belize. I hope you enjoyed this content as much as I enjoyed the trip.
-Lexi
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