But in innumerable instances such as in the cafe, I recognized these qualities and began to understand new ways of experiencing life. My life in America is about routines. In Tanzania it was defined by exploration of other places within and beyond. Tanzania has unearthed a life I never anticipated for myself. Suddenly, through bringing with me only tolerance and an eagerness to learn new things, I now embark on a life helping others that will take me around the world.
Happiness is acquired in many ways.
In Tanzania, I was enamored by strangers who found joy in my attempts to speak their language, eat their food, or dance their dance. I was empowered that I could help people by demonstrating simply my concern. In Tanzania inspiration came in small doses, accumulating by virtue of living another day and meeting new people, and in doing so affected all aspects of who I am.