J: I can't remember how long I've been a CHYK for…a year? A year and a half? It doesn't really matter, because, I've realized that length of time spent with mission has nothing to do with amount of spiritual growth. Going to one CHYK study group session alone can do magic. Soaking yourself in an environment where everyone's debating a particular point with a fiery fervour, feeling the pulse of the group dynamic and the synergy of intellectual camaraderie, being able to voice your ideas and opinions, no matter how stupid, to a group of strong individuals who won't ridicule you or put you down, but rather will take the effort to dissect the idea with you, sharing life experiences and candid stories, grounding spirituality in humanity, putting religion and spirituality in perspective, laughing our heads off, scratching our heads in confusion, feeling the eureka moment of having explained a brilliant analogy, having a support group of friends, who will be there for you outside of class, working on projects with people with varying personalities and yet are on the same wavelength as you, knowing that in unity, anything is achievable.

This is what being a CHYK means to me. And for this, I am grateful.