For words only go so far | Tilting Futures

I’ve written countless blog entries, yet I’ve posted none, and there’s a simple reason why.

I can’t do just to my experiences by the use of words only, or any other form of media.

I can tell you a story from my life, but in the end, it will only be a story based on my interpretation of the world, and you will interpret my words based on your own worldview.

I can show you pictures, but any picture will not show you that which is beyond its frames.

I can have you listen to sounds of Wolof drumming, Seerer lullabies, prayers in Arabic and the wind from the Saharan desert, but I can’t make you breath the same air, feel this heat of the sun, or taste the rice I eat every day.

I can show you a video that will make you smile, or one that will disgust you. But by showing you a clip of space filled with infinite burning suns, I can’t make you feel small. Some things can only be understood by living it yourself. Actually, I think it’s that way with everything.

So I’ve been here for 5 months, have less than 2 months left, and I’m supposed to share my experience with you, when the truth is I can’t. Not wanting to accept that prevented me from posting those earlier blogs. But now, I’m thinking that whatever I do forward on won’t change that which I have already lived.

So I’ve decided to share a little story every week, and allow for you to create your own meaning and add that to your worldview and life.

About Karina Lisboa Båsund

Karina is passionate about promoting sustainable economic development and believes that learning and understanding the world's diversity of thought, culture, belief and expression is fundamental in creating a better future. She recognized and got the opportunity to explore her passion during her time at United World College of the Adriatic where she was involved in projects stimulating interaction between diverse cultures, debates regarding political and environmental issues, and physically challenging team-building activities. Her goal for the year is to better understand the real-life situation in a developing country by integrating herself in another culture and allowing this experience to become part of her so that she will be better equipped at tackling the world's challenges. What inspires her to take action is conscious observation.