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The Aastha institute, as part of its summer programme held a 'camp'
conducting self-enrichment courses for people of various age groups.
I was fortunate, and I emphasise the word fortunate, to have heard
about and taken part in it.
Being 16 years of age I was cast into the youth group of the camp.
This wasn't the commonly perceived kind of camp - it was more about
discovering yourself and adapting oneself to fit in with the tough
realities of the world. During our sessions, we would discuss issues
relevant to us hard pressed teenagers. Our facilitators would guide
us through various activities bringing out our true feelings that we
had not been able to comprehend by ourselves. We got to understand
our true passions and turn offs through a variety of surprisingly
fun, yet deeply provoking things to do.
The community sessions (where we would have combined sessions with
the other groups present) were equally stimulating. Once again,
through easy and enjoyable games the faculty members would reach down
to the deepest meanings of our seemingly unconscious decisions.
But more than just for the purposes of discovering oneself, I greatly
enjoyed the camp because it was a meeting point for similar aged
people. Experiences were shared, jokes were laughed upon and friends
were made for life. A lot was achieved in those five days. I had made
myself a set of friends that had touched my life forever.
All this in a very peaceful and quite resort, serving reasonably good
food!! It sure made for a great five days. For once the holidays were
spent doing some constructive work.
To anybody contemplating a trip to any future Aaastha programmes,
take it from me - it's worth it!
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