Student
Current Country
Brazil 🇧🇷
Current City
Carira
Intuition
Cultivating inner knowing
A question currently animating me about the inner life/spirit is:
How can I trust my curiosity and believe that there is learning to be done there?
January 30, 2026
A question currently animating me about the outer world/universe/multiverse is:
How can I remain grounded amidst instability?
January 30, 2026
The practices I’m finding most helpful at the moment are:
Meditation,Creating Music/Art
January 30, 2026
A moment I noticed my inner light kindled this month was:
Being nomited as a fellow for the upcoming semester, it was truly like a dream come true. Overnight I was filled with animation and curiosity, planning an experience I'll remember for the rest of my life with my friends of the community. I felt incredibly grateful.
January 30, 2026
A moment I noticed my inner light dwindled this month was:
Missing my father, recently I've been more emotional with that and thinking about him every moment.
January 30, 2026
Courage
Aligning action
Assumptions I'm examining right now are:
Other
January 30, 2026
I originally assumed:
I used to think that having a plan B would bring me stability
January 30, 2026
These assumptions are changing:
Now I see that even Plan Bs can fall apart, and it's important to stay grounded and aware of the possibilities
January 30, 2026
A moment I stepped out of my comfort zone this month was:
I joined a learning design course with education professionals who had over 30 years of experience. As the only student, I initially felt out of place, but I chose to engage and learn anyway. That discomfort taught me how transformative challenging spaces can be
January 30, 2026
Compassion
Engaged Empathy
Something that is helping me build trusting relationships here is:
January 30, 2026
Digital Detox Retreat
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Being intentionally away from technology and distractions has taught me:
Gratitude
Peers I'm grateful for:
Fabrina da Silva Carvalho
Since the Gathering in Brazil, I’ve felt I should have talked to you sooner, and I’m truly grateful for the friendship we’re building. You inspire me so much, and it’s been amazing to dream and plan our next semester together. Thank you for being here.
January 30, 2026
Asmaa Drawat
Asma, you are an enlightened and very inspiring soul. Your presence in Recife made everything much more welcoming and fun. I hope to see you again soon. Thank you so much for the laughs and for being the best Werewolf player. Love youuu!!
January 2, 2026
Ivisson Souza Ribeiro
All our conversations to find a cheap hostel made me laught SO MUCH and value your friendship even more, all the care you take to create the best possible experience, and all your enthusiasm/curiosity for the retreat inspired me. I'll never forgot the hostel amazing café!!
January 2, 2026
Lizzy Leone
Lizzy and I had a call in August that REALLY helped me replan my steps and look at all the possibilities I had in my surroundings. She's been very kind to me this last month, reaching out to keep me engaged in the community. I'm very grateful for the kindness and accountability.
September 15, 2025
Ivisson Souza Ribeiro
ivis always leaves a mark on me in every interaction we have, it was a gift that TFS gave me and I feel grateful to have such an inspiring and human being, sharing this same journey
August 6, 2025
Peers who have expressed gratitude for me:
Ivisson Souza Ribeiro
Mai, I loved how November served even more to make our connection stronger. Planning things like our lodging and the things we could explore in Recife really brought us together. I'm grateful for your life :)
December 7, 2025
Ivisson Souza Ribeiro
Maiza, what a privilege it is to have you in this extraordinary experience. You are one of the strongest people I have ever met. Thank you for always trying to bring your whole self and your presence, even through many things. You are a sunflower, always guided by the light.
August 4, 2025
Magical Moments
Brazil's Independence Day
Aracaju
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Sep 7, 2025
Last week, september 7th, it was Brazil’s Independence Day. From early morning, the city was filled with music and parades, a big celebration of national pride. What touched me most, the magical moment, was the diversity I saw on the main avenue, students and performers of different genders, races, body types, and backgrounds proudly representing their schools and towns. In the past, parades often highlighted only the “ideal” few, but this time inclusion and representation stood at the capital. Families gathered, elders watched with joy, and the atmosphere radiated unity. For me, it was magical to witness a Brazil that truly mirrored its people.