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Testimonials from City U of Light On Your Path Journey
2018
 
Frankie
 
Frennie
 
Jasmine
 
Kin
 
Natalie
 
Pakhin
 
Queenie
 
Sam
 
Be your true self, live in the moment!

Sam Wu, Year 4

Cherishing the starry nights in the village; missing the crowing of roosters and the barking of dogs; and experiencing eventful days without internet. How simple yet romantic the time spent there!

Compared to Hong Kong, material life in a Nepal village is at a survival level, yet it allows metropolitans forget all the pressures and burdens. In spite of limited entertainment in the mountains, those energetic children are able to find fun in their own way. Going to school, playing around and several simple meals are more than enough to keep them smiling all day long. This simple and beautiful happiness inspired us - big city dwellers. We were able to break away from shackles of mobile phones and put the focus back on people and the matters at hand, while simultaneously enjoying nature.

We traveled specifically to Nepal for volunteering work, yet actually the locals taught me the meaning of simple happiness. Every time when I played with the children, I thought they were awesome despite their lack of resources, given their ability to live joyfully. While getting along with those children, I realized happiness is not based on the material world. “Rock, Paper, Scissors” is more fun than mobile phones and computers. In the very beginning, I was worried it would be gloomy without internet, but surprisingly I had a great time.

Be your true self, live in the moment. Experiencing simple happiness was the greatest benefit of this volunteering trip.