Student
Current Country
Brazil 🇧🇷
Current City
Carira
Intuition
Cultivating inner knowing
A question currently animating me about the inner life/spirit is:
How can we connect more with others?
March 5, 2026
A question currently animating me about the outer world/universe/multiverse is:
What are the impacts that art/creativity have in our childhood and now?
March 5, 2026
The practices I’m finding most helpful at the moment are:
Rest,Other
March 5, 2026
A moment I noticed my inner light kindled this month was:
Continuing receiving college rejections and afraid to travel for so long and come back with nothing to do after the flight school. Also worried about how my mom is going to deal with my absence.
March 5, 2026
A moment I noticed my inner light dwindled this month was:
Going into a weekend travel with my sister and my mom to the beach
March 5, 2026
Courage
Aligning action
Assumptions I'm examining right now are:
Leadership
March 5, 2026
I originally assumed:
I used to think that any kind of volunteer was a nice opportunity to sign in
March 5, 2026
These assumptions are changing:
Now I used to think that even volunteers opportunities can be used by capitalism and how important it’s to understand your boundaries and what you want to explore.
March 5, 2026
A moment I stepped out of my comfort zone this month was:
March 5, 2026
Compassion
Engaged Empathy
Something that is helping me build trusting relationships here is:
March 5, 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:
Fabrina da Silva Carvalho
Maiza, what a gift it is to have you in this community! Thank you for the friendship we are building and for being my perfect travel-planning partner. I’m so excited for the adventures we’ll experience together!
March 1, 2026
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.