16/10/2026
Vračamo se v zadnje dni poletja, ko je v Portorožu potekala mladinska izmenjava “The Elements of Me – The Creative Path to Emotional Balance“. 25 mladih iz Španije, Severne Makedonije, Slovenije in Srbije je imelo priložnost preživeti 7 nepozabnih dni v družbi vrstnikov, ki so skozi štiri elemente raziskovali boljše razumevanja sebe. Mladinska izmenjava je potekala med 25. septembrom in 1. oktobrom 2025.
Tako je prostovoljka Milica iz Srbije strnila dogajanje na mladinski izmenjavi The Elements of Me.
Na mladinski izmenjavi “The Elements of Me” smo se poglobljeno posvetili duševnemu zdravju, skrbi zase in osebni rasti.
S pomočjo metafore štirih elementov – zemlje, vode, ognja in zraka – ter z uporabo metod neformalnega izobraževanja, vaj za zavedanje telesa, gibanja, glasbe, umetnosti in refleksije smo raziskovali štiri elemente. Ti so bili:
Zemlja (stabilnost in meje): kaj nam daje občutek prizemljenosti in stabilnosti ter nam pomaga ohranjati osebne meje.
Voda (čustvena regulacija): kako bolje razumeti, predelati in »očistiti« svoja čustva, misli in odzive.
Ogenj (motivacija in strast): kaj nam daje energijo, prebuja našo strast ter nam pomaga pri soočanju s stresom in čustvenimi izzivi.
Zrak (povezanost in navdih): kaj nam pomaga upočasniti, začutiti svobodo, povezanost in navdih.
To je bila res čudovita in nepozabna izkušnja. Učenje drug od drugega, poslušanje različnih pogledov in skupno ustvarjanje varnega prostora so me spomnili na moč skupnosti in empatije.
Takšno Erasmus+ izkušnjo bi iz srca priporočila vsakomur. To je transformativna izkušnja, ki ostane s tabo še dolgo po tem, ko se konča! Omogoča osebno rast, povezovanje in širjenje obzorij.
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We return to the last days of summer, when the youth exchange “The Elements of Me – The Creative Path to Emotional Balance” took place in Portorož. Twenty-five young people from Spain, North Macedonia, Slovenia and Serbia had the opportunity to spend seven unforgettable days together, exploring a deeper understanding of themselves through the metaphor of the four elements. The youth exchange took place from 25 September to 1 October 2025.
This is how Milica, a volunteer from Serbia, summed up her experience of the “The Elements of Me” youth exchange:
During the “The Elements of Me” youth exchange, we took an in-depth look at mental health, self-care and personal growth.
Using the metaphor of the four elements – Earth, Water, Fire and Air – and applying non-formal education methods, body awareness exercises, movement, music, art and reflection, we explored the four elements and what they represent:
Earth (stability and boundaries): What gives us a sense of grounding and stability and helps us maintain our personal boundaries?
Water (emotional regulation): How can we better understand, process and “clear” our emotions, thoughts and reactions?
Fire (motivation and passion): What gives us energy, awakens our passion and helps us cope with stress and emotional challenges?
Air (connection and inspiration): What helps us slow down and experience freedom, connection and inspiration?
It was truly a wonderful and unforgettable experience. Learning from one another, listening to different perspectives and creating a safe space together reminded me of the power of community and empathy.
I would wholeheartedly recommend this kind of Erasmus+ experience to everyone. It is a transformative experience that stays with you long after it ends! It offers opportunities for personal growth, connection and broadening your horizons.
