Who Knew?

Thank you for all the great responses to the Revolution Me! India Journal post last week!  Your emails made me smile – and in some cases laugh out loud!

Many of you wrote to tell me that you had similar experiences, and some who have met me wrote in disbelief that I was ever quiet or introverted! I promise it is true! In fact, my high school Facebook friends would probably point out, my twin sister was infinitely more outgoing and my older sister far more adventurous!

As I wrote in Where No One Knows Your Name, years before India, I went to Italy. I went to learn more about my family heritage and to study International Law.  I never expected the dramatic changes that would take root in my life or a new  personality would emerge.  I can still remember the first time words poured out of me in my new language.  I was shocked both in how I sounded and what I had to say.  Was that really me sounding so sure, so bold?  Who knew?! It felt so powerful, so me – I knew it was the start of some big changes!

When I returned to New York from Italy it took time for friends, family and colleagues to process the changes…and even more after India!  Each time I stepped outside of my life, I found it easier to focus on becoming me. It wasn’t always easy – it took work – and that’s exactly what I’ll share in the next India Journal!

Thank you again for sharing the India Journal with me – keep your eyes open for the next installment!