The following are different patterns we exhibit when we return from a mission’s trip. We want to learn and grow from the trip. It needs to be more than a vacation. It needs to accomplish something in our lives. Be careful not to react wrongly.
- Alienation: “I can’t relate to anything I experienced – I’m going to dismiss it all as a bad dream.”
- Condemnation: “Americans are so materialistic and spoiled. I can’t believe what a mess they are.”
- Reversion: “I know the experience impacted me, but this old lifestyle of mine is calling my name right now.”
- Integration: “I see my experience overseas for what it was and recognize the lessons it taught me – I’m making changes to my life.”
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