Bali, Indonesia!

Hello!

I'm Just Jeannie from the YouTube Channel of the same name! You can find me by following this link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7G00kmcsR49-xGZpNL8p2g

I started out with my YouTube Channel preparing to do it on a regular basis, but life started going 90 miles per hour! I am sure many of you can relate. Now I am putting life back in order and reorganizing once again. 

I went to Bali in June for about 3 weeks (my second visit) and did not post any of the video on the Just Jeannie channel, however, I will if anyone would like to see it. My visit was beautiful, spiritual and very relaxing. During my time there, I met an amazing woman who started a free birth clinic and health clinic for women, children and families in Indonesia. As a Doula and Yoga Instructor, I was moved beyond words and decided to return from November to December in order to volunteer my services to help others. I've never witnessed such need and pure gratitude in my life from the people of Indonesia.

I have to admit, as the time draws near, my nerves are rising and my hope is that I will be good enough. I will do all that I can. In the meantime, I'm raising funds for the Foundation which I will bring to them when I arrive in Indonesia.  As my personal donation, I've given up all gifts and the party we had planned for my 50th birthday party as well as our favorite family holiday - Thanksgiving. We will donate that money we save to the Foundation as well. These things have brought me such joy...

As my purpose in life shifts, I notice how my view of the world shifts. Balinese people are the kindest most generous people I have ever encountered, yet they don't know what it is like to have clean water to drink in their homes. The American dollar, as I write this, is worth over 13 million of their Indonesian Rupiah. Which means that by our standards, they are very "money poor". But to me, they are the richest people I know!

They are rich in love, happiness, spirit, heart, faith, charity and community. I look forward to giving to them as they have given so selflessly to me so many times over... 

Stay tuned for more and let me know what you think and if you have any questions, just ask!