Stories Untold: What Are We Missing?
I want to tell the stories that have not been told. I want to tie in my love of learning about new cultures with my love for photography. By so doing, I want to inspire people to action, not sympathy.
Every person has a story to tell...every culture has colorful traditions, enticing recipes, rich histories, enchanting music, and beautiful people. But some cultures are more focused on than others. Everyone travels to London, Paris, Rome, and Sydney. But, who goes to Greenland, Siberia, Mongolia, or Oman?
I want to tell the stories that have not been told. I want to tie in my love of learning about new cultures with my love for photography. I want to live a day in the life of a Rwandan woman...I want to travel across Russia via the Trans-Siberian Railroad to reach those places that most people have never heard of and couldn't find on a map. I want to explore these villages, learn from these cultures, taste their cuisine. I want to discover what we have in common--as well as our differences. I want to find out what brings them joy, what brings them sorrow.
What are we missing by ignoring these cultures?
As part of my learning experience, I also want to tell my own family story by visiting the village that my great-great-great grandparents came from, on the Austrian/Hungarian border.
I want to bring awareness...if I come across an area of need, I want to be able to inspire people to help. I want to inspire people to action, not sympathy.
So really, my dream isn't about me at all--it's about those whose stories have not been told...and it's about bringing a voice to those people.
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good luck Lesa...
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I wanna go with you! I'll learn all the languages and translate...
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Thanks for sharing the dream - please keep us posted!
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Good Luck!
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Just wanted to say I totally support you in what your doing, and you always have my support!!! Good luck Lesa, and my God light your path, and bless you always
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Yay, Lesa!
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Good luck Lesa!
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Sounds like a great idea. This is the one that should be picked.
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Good luck Lesa!
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Good luck!! :):)
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Wishing you Good Luck..
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Go Lesa!
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Good luck!!! (this is pokeitlikejello) :oD
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Good luck
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go, go , go
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I know you can do it.
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woop woop!!
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Good luck!
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What a great vision to have! I will be praying for you!
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Best of luck, Lesa!!!
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you go girl!
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Can I live through you??? Very exciting!
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Sounds like fun!
Best of Luck Lesa!
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Good luck, Lesa!!
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You da girl!
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I love your dream, Good luck! Don't let anything stop you.
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Lesa...You can do it girl! I am telling everyone I know because I believe in you!
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This is amazing!!!
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cool, good luck. i also am a big storyteller. my idea is to help others by bringing awareness and unity for non-profits worldwide: http://www.nameyourdreamassignment.com/the-ideas/jenmay/unity-through-community/
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I like your idea!
Will you vote for me? Let's do this and see how it turns out. Let's help each other!
Good luck!
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Good luck
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Lesa, keep your heart happy!
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Only in God's will! Praying! :) Love you!
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good luck
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100% behind you!
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g'luck lisa, you got my vote!
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:) All my best wishes for you- just know your changing the world either way, through your passion for Jesus and perspective with the camera!
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What an opportunity!
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good luck
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If anyone can do it Lesa you can!!! Take charge!
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Good luck
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Blessings to you.
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