From Isolation to Belonging: Climbing a Mountain in the Philippines

Описание: From a psychiatric nurse in America to finding peace in the Philippine mountains - this isn't just another expat story. Join me as I share how leaving behind a life of achievements and martial arts competitions led me to discover what really matters.
After years of building a successful career in healthcare and martial arts, I felt something was missing. The empty apartment waiting for me each night became a symbol of a deeper void that no amount of professional success could fill. But sometimes, the bravest thing we can do is start over.
In this intimate journey through the mountains of the Philippines, I share how trading city lights for provincial sunrises changed not just where I live, but who I am. Here, people are happy with the simplicity of a provincial life and families gather without reason. I found the connection I never knew I was missing.
This video takes you along my climb, both physical and spiritual, as I reflect on what it means to truly belong. It's a story for anyone who's ever felt alone in a crowded room, who's wondered if there's more to life than checking boxes, or who's dreamed of starting fresh somewhere new.

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CHAPTERS / TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Personal Intro - 2 hours to climb the mountain
0:35 - Life as a Psychiatric Nurse, Leaving behind my old world in America
2:30 - Finding Filipino Community
4:33 - The Mountain Climb
5:25 - Meeting Local Guides on the Trail
5:56 - Final Stretch: Approaching the Summit
6:34 - Reflecting at the Top (The View & Gratitude)
7:20 - Camera Spin & A Thankful Heart
8:20 - Closing Thoughts: Life Lessons from the Climb

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