As a Peace Corps Volunteer during my two-year service, they allowed me to take 45 days of vacation time. My understanding (although no one actually instructed me so) was I was allowed to go anywhere in Africa at my own expense. Of course, since my pay was a limited allowance that corresponded to the relative … Continue reading Fun and Revelations in West Africa—Part I
Photo by RODNAE Productions Gary Lindberg’s book, a memoir about being a Peace Corps volunteer, depicts a fulfilling journey in service to open-mindedness, international cooperation and, ultimately, peace. Everyone wants to contribute to the betterment of society and the world, especially the youth, who will inherit a far less hospitable planet. It’s saddening to admit, but … Continue reading Manifesting Peace in Daily Life: Small Contributions to a Better World
Photo by Josh Willink Literature and all kinds of popular media romanticized the idea of what is the definition of a meaningful life. A meaningful life varies for each person, but they have a standard formula for achieving this state of living. What does it mean to have a meaningful life? Does it mean a … Continue reading The Formula for a Meaningful Life
Photo by Artem Podrez The Vegetable Grows, and the Lion Roars is author Gary Lindberg’s memoir centering on his experiences as a Peace Corps Volunteer. While volunteering sounds gratifying, it’s also hectic. This begs the question of why people pursue being one. Living a meaningful life is an age-old desire for people. At one point, … Continue reading Peace Corps: A Step to Changing the World
Photo by Luis Quintero: https://www.pexels.com/photo/selective-focus-photo-of-person-holding-book-2351719/ Finding God requires more than just searching for His existence. It calls for deeper involvement, a forming of knowledge, and a close personal relationship with the omnipotent creator of this life and humankind. There comes a time in people’s lives when they begin their search for God’s existence in their … Continue reading Searching for God: The Road Less Traveled
