Why are people who go to Haiti so attached to her?
Published: Sun, 12/20/09
Why are people who go to Haiti so attached to her?
I came to the United States when I was 14 years old, that's more than 20 years ago and sometimes I ask myself what is it about Haiti that keeps me so attached... so attached... that it almost feels like, when I am not in Haiti, I am missing something in my life?
Let me tell you something, I am not the only one who feels that way. And if you are Haitian living abroad and you feel the same love for Haiti, you are not the only one either.
It seems that as soon as any foreigner touches that soil, Haiti Cherie, they fall in love too!
The United States of America may be the land of opportunity but Haiti Cherie, Haiti is land of great spirits.
I am not talking about vodou spirits, my friend, I am talking about you. You are the reason people fall in love with Haiti.
Pep La... You are my nature RICH in spirit.
In the article, "Finding the lessons between the lines of Haiti stories" posted on newsleader.com, the following questions are asked:
- So what's the big deal about Haiti?
- Why are people who go to Haiti so attached?
- What's so special about Haiti?
Many foreigners who have been to Haiti and are asked theses questions usually answers:
- You have got to go to Haiti to understand!
- You will understand once you go to Haiti, once you meet the Haitian people.
- The Haitian people are the key, they are poor in worldly goods, but rich in spirit.
It is a very interesting article, you should read it.
We the people of the Republic of Haiti...
We are "poor in worldly goods, but rich in spirit"
HMMMMM...
Have you ever been to the country side of Haiti?
Some of the greatest Haitian people still live there.
Over the years, we move the city, we move to other foreign lands, and we forget who we really are. We are blinded by fake wealth, a big house, a fancy car, status, and we forget that the true purpose of living which is to live.
Are you beginning to understand why, with all the cars, fancy houses, and all the money you make living outside of Haiti or in the busy streets of the city, are you beginning to understand that you are missing something in your life?
Perhaps it's your spirit.
I am happier when I am in Haiti, I am happier when I am home, but I still have not convinced myself yet that...
It is time to go home!
My name is Woodring Saint Preux and I said it.