01.06.2008

An end is always a beginning - reflections on being back

I have been asked many times how India has changed me. And I asked myself this question several times, and now after being back for almost two months I think it is time to close my reintegration process ;-)

But not without letting you know:I have experienced that India changed me; I'm still the old person I'm used to be, with his good and bad things in his character for sure. But I do see myself different. Living in a different environment and adapting to another culture and value system makes you think about the strange things happen to you, but after all about yourself. Finally I believe that I’m more patient and see many things from another angle.

When I came back it was still winter in Germany, and my feeling was that not only the cold outside was chasing me. My impression was that people here are colder and keep the distance. I felt alone although I had a lot of friends and people around me who loved and liked me. A lot of people were really interested in what I had experienced and wanted to know how India was. But actually you can tell and describe your time, but I do believe that you have to be there to feel the real India.Right now I’m feeling pretty much happy. I’m back to my country to my people, family and friends and new projects are coming up. More news from me soon.