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I think you have a good story to tell but the structure is making it a little harder to follow and doesn't quite flow yet. You seem to use a lot of flowery language when can be good, but it seems overused and can allow one to get lost in the story. I would take away the one hundred and one questions etc. and the five hills and thirty-three thousand people statement.
I think you have too long of a description of being lost...eg. beautiful character and people but then jump right into finding happiness. Perhaps focus more on the finding happiness, how you ended up teaching maybe describe your first day instead, and how that comfort came to you and you found the elusive happiness that you searched so far and long for.
In a nutshell, focus more on the strengths and what you overcame by teaching and less on the travels you have had unless you can directly tie them into your story. I would try and think when you are writing how your time in China and trying different things makes you a better candidate for law school. I think you are trying to put it in there to show how well-rounded you are but it doesn't quite flow. I tried to do the same thing with my statement but kept reworking it till my story became simpler but more powerful.

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1) Doesn't address why you want to go to law school.
2) Trying too hard to sound smart or insightful. "Empowerment is my Theseus, which ended my life in a labyrinth." Cut it out.

thanks guys! back to the editing room.