Like the wide-sweeping emotion that transcends an audience to a heightened level of consciousness at the conclusion of a Greek tragedy, my journey of spiritual purification and enlightenment began during an epiphany that I experienced on August 24, 2009. In what seemed like a singular moment of katharsis (see definition below), I realized that my personal and professional success was being challenged by my narrowly delineated notion that someone else was going to create the "perfect" opportunities for me to thrive. In this life-changing moment, I decided to take control of my own destiny by becoming the person that I want and know I need to be. In re-kindling my creative intuition, as well as fostering my strengths as a tenacious, curious, and entrepreneurial individual, I began planning an international adventure that would launch my “new life”. In less than six-weeks (August 4th-September 11th), I have orchestrated the elements of a global trip that will take me to the cobblestone streets of old and new Poland to visit one of my most inspiring childhood mentors, to the mountains of Nepal, the culture and spirituality of India, a wedding celebration in Bangladesh, and even a few other destinations along the way that are sure to be just as memorable.
My personal travel blog, “Katharsis”, will document my journey to worlds of people, places and experiences that will feed my soul and guide my inner compass. I hope that my discovery, artistic curiosity, and cultural engagement will bring joy to you through poetic journal entries and captivating photographic imagery. I invite you to join me on my journey as I write about my trip and share the stories and images that I gather along the way. Perhaps you too will discover your own means to enlightenment!
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Katharsis
\kə-ˈthär-səs\
1 : purgation 2 a : purification or purgation of the emotions primarily through art b : a purification that brings about spiritual renewal or release from tension 3 : elimination of a complex by bringing it to consciousness and affording it expression
