Soul Searching

A personal reflection on being challenged about a blog post, the emotions it stirred up, and how cultural differences and empathy can shift the way we interpret criticism - and ultimately, the world around us.

In a quiet mountain village, a simple rest day sparks a deep conversation about human consciousness, environmental imbalance, and the ethical choices we face every day. From mining to mass tourism, this post questions whether ignorance is truly bliss—or just a convenient escape from responsibility.

While trekking through Nepal, I witnessed both tender care and troubling moments in how animals are treated. This blog reflects on those experiences, questioning whether my judgments were fair - and exploring what a culture’s treatment of animals truly says about its people.