Preparing to Launch
Feb 5, 2019 11:33:36 AM Sarah Rymer Life, Learning, Living Overseas, Relationships, Hope, Children
I’ve found myself in a new season of life. One characterized by wings, wrestling, tears, and blessing.
Corners Are Cultural
Jan 29, 2019 1:57:23 PM Sarah Rymer Life, Learning, Culture, Living Overseas, Jordan
Culture affects everything. I know this, but even after living in three countries besides my passport country, I am caught by surprise at what culture impacts. For example, recently I was reminded that the concept of corners is cultural.
Start Something New, and Be Brave
Jan 22, 2019 2:18:13 PM Sarah Rymer Life, community, Relationships, Hope, Transformation, Learning, IDEAS projects
What is something new you’d like to try this year? Visiting a new country? Starting a new hobby? Joining a new group? Starting a new relationship? Learning a new skill? Stepping into a new career? Or stepping into your current career in new ways?
Lonely? What to Do to Combat the Emptiness
Jan 15, 2019 12:50:16 PM Sarah Rymer Life, Learning, Culture, Living Overseas, community, Relationships, Hope
I have just recently started to feel like I’m catching a glimpse of the “other side” of my loneliness after six long months here in my native-born country. My heart has been aching with loneliness: "New Situation," "I'm Different," "No Friends."
Good Grief - How to Get Started on the Journey
Dec 5, 2018 1:39:01 PM Sarah Rymer Life, Learning, Culture, Living Overseas, Transformation, Hope
It’s like a switch deep inside me. I can turn it on, but it’s more common for me to turn it off.
New and Alone? Top 5 Recommendations
Oct 2, 2018 1:06:40 PM Sarah Rymer Life, Learning, Culture, Living Overseas
We first arrived in Morocco with two little boys, ages three and five, in tow. Imagine the scene — piles of suitcases, hungry children, sleep-deprived parents.
Surviving the Elements: A Farmer's Perspective
Sep 25, 2018 3:53:37 PM Sarah Rymer Life, Learning, Agriculture, Tunisia, Culture, Hope
Greetings from the beautiful farmland of North Africa!
Why We All Need to Think Like Librarians
Sep 4, 2018 3:33:19 PM Sarah Rymer Transformation, Business & Technology, Life, Learning
Did you know that thinking like a librarian has the power to transform lives?
A Learning Professional, A Professional Learner
Jun 19, 2018 11:41:39 AM Sarah Rymer Life, Learning, Culture
When I first moved overseas fifteen years ago, I was told over and over, “You are going into a new culture. Be a learner. You don’t know this culture. Be a learner.” Over and over…
Why It Is Important to be a Good Cheek Kisser
Mar 20, 2018 3:19:49 PM Sarah Rymer Culture, Hospitality, Lebanon, Learning, Relationships, Children, Hope, interesting people, Life