My volunteering experience here in Lisbon has come to an end and I still haven't realised it. Before leaving, six months seemed like a very long time, and now it seems like they have flown by. It has been an intense period, full of emotions, experiences, people, music, exchanges, gestures and care.
I have learnt so much about myself and the world, and I have grown thanks to the constant
interaction and sharing with all the people who have been part of my project at Spin.
Life at Anjos has been magical. Feminine energy, mutual help, sharing knowledge and advice,
and all those little personal details that together have created a welcoming and warm
environment.
Each of us showed our light and our shadow with confidence.
It was curious to see the dynamics create themselves and then change and settle down, only to change again.
One of the most important things about this experience is that I learned a new way of living in a group, and for this I will always be grateful to Spin, Lisbon and all the people who were part of my Portuguese life.
I will miss all of this!
My relationship with Lisbon was also fundamental. It was the perfect setting for the inner work
that this experience required me to do. A city surrounded by nature, easily accessible. Full of
music and events of all kinds.
But above all, it was full of people from every corner of the world, which was super stimulating
for me. Two things I certainly won't miss: the hellish climbs and the slippery pavements.
However, considering that thanks to those climbs, the miradouros exist, perhaps I should
change my mind.
At work, I learned many things and, above all, I came into contact with the world of associations,
about which I knew little. One element that impressed me and made me reflect is non-formal
education. I think it is really the best way to learn and train, without performativity or hierarchies.
I conclude this experience with a heart full of gratitude.
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