Turns out you can build a life abroad, find your people, and still feel… lonely.
In this clip, Sayo opens up about a particular kind of loneliness that can come with Japa, when you’re surrounded by people but still feel disconnected.
We get into the difference between being lonely and being alone, what it means to build community abroad, and whether sometimes you really do need to touch soil to feel fully connected.
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