The odyssey began with a flight to Billund from India during the peak of pandemic in Sept 2020. The two boons I held with gratitude were my pre-existent business visa and Robert's unwavering support. Leveraging these blessings, I embarked on a path of learning, discovery, and growth. I vividly recall the amazement on Robert's face when he first saw me— “You finally made it!!” And what followed was nothing short of magical—a transformative experience that paved the way for a new beginning.
In the first half of 2021, due to the movement restrictions in Pune and the advantage of WFH, I shifted to a small place in the east of India, a military station where the population was sparse—at least I could take a walk in nature. A new facilitator's biggest fear is losing the practice and not being able to hone the newly acquired skill. So I ensured to carry the facilitator manual and the exploration kits. I looked for every opportunity to do an LSP session, even if that was 1:1 with family and neighbors. Then came the chance to conduct a workshop for the soldiers' wives—to gain a deeper understanding of their needs for running vocational training in the cantonment. The outcome was magical—despite their limited exposure to the tool and a lack of articulation skills, the group could express themselves more effectively through the models.
Click HERE to read and view the full journey description, which Manali poetically also has summarized in verse for us.
