Special Definition Essay

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For those who have never traveled outside their normal, this essay might not be something you can ever fully understand. What is someone’s normal? The question in itself is tied to an infinite number of dependent scenarios. Meaning, someone’s definition of normal relies heavily on their own reality. It’s the stuff metaphorics/philosophers go nuts over. Bottomline is, you have to leave your normal before you can start the mission. You have to answer the call to something bigger than yourself. Once the mission starts, it never stops. It does not start with the first plane ride. The mission trip starts when you make the choice to go. Everything from that point on reflects your desire and determination to get there. There are stressful money meetings, special power-packed vespers, as well as packing lists and sermon study binders. I felt anxiety and excitement. My actions were answering to something bigger than myself. For the full experience I had to let go of prior …show more content…

Studying that binder prepares you logically. You know the material. You can work your own ebb and flow when you have rehearsed the basics. PHysical--in any third world country there is going to be physical discomforts you have to adjust to. Malaria, Diarrhea, and Dehydration are all common occurrences in India. All of these can be prevented by physical preparation. Pain relievers, antimalarial drugs, vitamins, and good ol’ fashioned water are critical aids for your mission. Or you can choose to forgo all of these avenues and still end up fine. Mental--You are not going to get all with everyone like you will in heaven. Acknowledge that this mission will not be heaven and you will have to make a choice each and every day what kind of individual you will be. Spiritual--You can’’t do any of anything without the Creator. Even if you try to skirt by on your own He will mercifully send you someone who knows better and will guide you. (I.E. my personal experience

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