What is Evolution?

“We began as a mineral.
We emerged into plant life, and into the animal state, and then into being human, and always we have forgotten our former states, except in early spring when we slightly recall being green again.
That’s how a young person turns towards a teacher.
That’s how a baby leans toward the breast, without knowing the secret of its desire, yet turning instinctively.
Humankind is being led along an evolving course, through the migration of intelligences, and though we seem to be sleeping, there is an inner wakefulness that directs the dream, and that will eventually startle us back to the truth of who we are.”
— The Story of Evolution
— Rumi, 13th Century

6.18.2007

Ijuin, Kagoshima, Japan.

I'm writing this here post not only because it's been a while since i've written anything (publicly that is) but because I have nothing else doing really. I spent the whole day researching my new home online. Well the little information that I was able to salvage from the world wide web. I guess I now have a clearer idea of where I am going and what i'll be facing once I arrive. Still waiting on a reply from my predecessor or the package that he is preparing for me. Prior to this JET programme I never really conceptualised the vastness that is Japan and the changes that i'd be encountering once my arrival. But as the time draws nigh, I am confronted with the reality of my displacement. Ijuin, Kagoshima is a town west of Kagoshima City, but is accessible by train. I'm still a bit unclear of my exact situation, but as the JETs reiterated "everyone's experience is different". After a weekend long orientation showing the worst case scenarios, I think I'll be able to manage quite well. Atleast I hope. I'm excited about the hot springs and the volcano and the lush vegetation. On the other hand though, i'm gunna miss the comfort of home life. The unknown is pretty scary but then what isn't unknown in this day and age. I just hope everything works out according to plan. And I plan to make the best out of my year-long exodus to Kagoshima, Japan.
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3 comments:

  1. AnonymousMon Jul 16, 08:11:00 pm 2007

    all I can say is wow, Nadya...this is going to be one experience....wish you all the best!! shi chung chung...lol...aight bye....

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  2. Nadya DeeMon Jul 16, 09:35:00 pm 2007

    yeh...I know right... one huge adventure...btw chung is chinese...i'm almost sure...lol

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  3. AnonymousThu Sept 20, 06:24:00 pm 2007

    hi nadya,

    i just happened to bump into your blog very interesting. we are a couple of Indians living in ijuin for the past half year and our experience has been excellent. when are you scheduled to come here? i know a few other JET guys here. although i am not a part of the JET i teach some of the children i interact with some English and geography. i am basically a yoga teacher from south India. so again do let me know when you are coming here. love to meet and make friends!!

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