Thoughts on Race and Racism
Our actions define who we are, not the color of the skin. Being born white does not make me a racist. "Race" feels neutral; "racism" feels painful.
Be Nice to Yourself
Be nice to yourself! Most times we are nice to others, taking care of others' needs. Except when we forget about being nice to ourselves, we ultimately burn out and have no energy to share… and help.
Choice of My Focus
What we focus upon we will find the means to make it a reality. My run in the rain inspired me to see Health, Vitality, Grace, and Peace and open my mind to welcome the evidence of it all.
How Are You in the Time of Uncertainty?
During the time of uncertainty focus on what is working and expand on it. See the certainty and lean to it. Do your best to connect with your well-being.
Expat Authenticity: Lost and Found
Being an expat challenges your authenticity. On the other hand, being an expat helps you find yourself. Authenticity is not always easy to live out, but it is always worth listening and trusting your inner self.
Relocation Blues
Relocation blues or the feelings of uneasiness, inbalance, sadness, and discomfort accompany many expats, when they find themselves in a new culture. It is a sign that we need to take time to feel the feelings and adjust our perception of the change in our lifestyle.
Profiling and Stereotypes
What is culture for expats? World travelers go overseas with a sense of excitement and aspiration for novelty. Only later, when we start building connections with the local culture, we notice how stereotypes don’t work and profiling fails. This causes the feeling of confusion and failure of our expectations. So, what is it all about? Going overseas, we have an…
What are your reasons to become an Expat?
The reasons to become an expat help you to enjoy and appreciate the lifestyle of a world traveler.
Loneliness During Holidays
It’s Christmas season and there is a cheerful buzz coming from everywhere. Stores have been selling Christmas presents, trees, ornaments since October. Christmas music plays everywhere. Cinnamon and nutmeg fragrances remind us about Christmas baking and cooking. People are buying gifts wrapping paper and sending cards, having parties at work. Kids are practicing Christmas songs getting ready for concerts in…
Expat Mindset
Expat thinking wasn’t a norm to me when I first went on an assignment overseas. I didn’t know much about the expats then and I also never even considered myself as an expat. Traveling the world appealed to me and I willingly and happily embarked on this journey of following my husband to different countries for work assignments. I became…
