10 Reasons Why You Should Go on This Journey – Nepal Testimonial

by Fatema Alzari & Etienne Szivo

1. You remember who you are outside your daily roles.

In Nepal, away from routine, each of us reconnected with parts of ourselves we had forgotten—our curiosity, our softness, our sense of wonder.

2. You learn to let go of what no longer belongs.

The pilgrimage teaches that releasing old stories, fears, and expectations is not loss—it is liberation.

3. You rediscover the power of stillness.

Whether through meditation, mountain silence, or ceremony, we both learned how much clarity and peace come when life quiets down.

4. You experience a deeper kind of partnership.

Walking side by side, witnessing each other’s vulnerabilities and strengths, allowed us to show up more gently, more truthfully, and with more understanding.

5. You face yourself—and heal.

Individually, we confronted personal patterns, wounds, and beliefs that were holding us back. Nepal has a way of showing you what needs to be softened or strengthened.

6. You learn the difference between surviving and being alive.

The landscapes, culture, and spiritual practices awakened a sense of aliveness that everyday life often dulls.

7. You grow a deeper appreciation for simplicity.

Being surrounded by people who live with intention, humility, and minimalism reminded us that joy does not require excess—just presence.

8. You strengthen your bond through shared challenge.

There were moments of physical exhaustion, emotional cracking open, and surrender. Facing those built trust and compassion in a way nothing else could.

9. You gain tools you bring back into your real life.

Bodywork, pacing, grounding, listening with the heart—these didn’t stay in Nepal. They became part of how we navigate stress, tenderness, and daily life.

10. You return home transformed—and connected.

We came back with a deeper connection to ourselves, to each other, and to something larger than both of us. The journey keeps teaching long after it ends.