I have been home for a few weeks now and I still have not completely gotten used to being back. This was the longest time I have spent out of the country and it changes you being outside the US for an extended period of time. The Grenadian people are wonderful and the island is beautiful. I figured I would share a few of the things I learned from my time in Grenada. First, I learned that not everyone lives a fast paced life like the US does. The Grenadians are very laid back and get in a hurry for no one. This took some getting used to and I kind of enjoy the more laid back atmosphere. It gives you a chance to think and reflect rather than always rushing to the next thing. Secondly, I learned that I can live on a whole lot less food than I am used to consuming in the US. We have an abundance of food in the US and most of us consume more than we really need. Eating less in Grenada helped me to be more productive rather than feeling tired after a huge American meal. It also made me realize how much I had let food control me. Lastly, I learned that much of what we think are needs are nothing more than disguised wants. One of the mnemonics we used in anatomy to remember a portion of the body was "So I'm In Grenada Living Free Of Luxury" and it was true. You realize that you don't really need a lot of the stuff that you think you need. With less material possessions clouding your views it gives you a chance to let the beauty of God's creation really sink in. These are a few of the things I learned aside from school work. I hope it helps you to realize that the best things in life are free.
