Category: Archives
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Place
It’s still the rainy season here and as I sit in my room, taking a short break from my day, I am appreciating the sound of the water falling on the greenhouse behind the foundation and the feeling of the rehydration of the earth. It has already been a full day for me. This morning,…
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Unearthing
I’m nearing my 6-month mark of living here in Cosanga on August 24th. I can both believe it and not believe it at the same time. My surroundings feel familiar at times, but then I see a tree that I’ve never seen before or hear a word that I hadn’t understood before and I remember…
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Finding a Rhythm
I thought that I would be on top of keeping a blog, but it turns out that it is a little difficult to muster out the words to say after a full day of working, teaching, and preparing for the next day. I certainly have come to love every moment of these busy days. I…
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Jumping In
There have been several times since I have been here that I take a step back and marvel at the opportunity I have been given to be in this place. Sustainable Roots hit the ground running in 2010 thanks to Toni Walters’ vision of bringing the community of Cosanga together to improve skills that help…
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Bienvenido a Cosanga!
Five days doesn’t sound like a long time, but the amount of stuff that has fit into these days makes me excited for the next months to come. I knew I was going to enjoy my surroundings when deciding upon Ecuador as my destination due to my longstanding fascination with the Andes mountains, but I didn’t…
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Adios, Estados Unidos!
Greetings to my friends, family, and kindred spirits! Thank you for taking the time to stop by my blog to check in on the next leg of my journey. It means a lot that you have an interest in what I have to say through the lens of how I view the world. I like…
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The Messages We Send
Happy Sunday to all of you. I know I had mentioned posting on Fridays, but this lack of schedule due to a break from school is really messing with me. I hope you will forgive me this time! I have been reading for my Teaching Art class next semester and I came across something that…
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Regaining Focus
Thank you to all who have spent a few moments checking this out and shown interest in what I have to say! I’m beginning to think that this will be a weekly post for the time being. There are a lot of global movements happening right now and for one to reflect on them daily…
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Introduction
My name is Krysta Peterson and I am an optimist. In today’s world, I find myself seeking opportunities where individuals can come together to discuss the importance of being present. I am 25 years old (26 in March) and thus far I have lived a life of listening, helping, and understanding what makes people human.…
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