10 Ways to Grow in Emotional Intelligence
Oct 18, 2021 10:40:31 AM Sarah Rymer Life, Relationships, Tips, work
Broken Crayons
Oct 11, 2021 10:07:43 AM Sarah Rymer Hope, IDEAS projects, interesting people, Life, Living Overseas, Culture, community, Transformation
“Many times, what we see as our biggest regrets, failures, and mistakes become what God uses the most in our lives. God transforms our brokenness into something more beautiful than we can ever imagine. He takes our mess and creates a masterpiece.” - Shelley Hitz
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Dignity for Those with Disabilities
Oct 4, 2021 12:57:56 PM Sarah Rymer Tunisia, Community Development, Hope, IDEAS projects, interesting people, Life, Living Overseas, Culture, Transformation
As a new IDEAS Associate, I’m still settling into my role as Director of Projects for one of our international partners in Tunisia. Recently, I asked one of the Project Managers what had inspired his passion for helping people with disabilities work towards greater autonomy.
What Inspires You?
Sep 21, 2021 11:08:21 AM Sarah Rymer Hope, IDEAS projects, Life, Tips, community
What inspires you in your work and daily life? Recent research shows that developing a sense of awe in the ordinary inspires creativity and brings ...
3 Reasons to Rest
Sep 14, 2021 9:43:28 AM Sarah Rymer Healthcare & Wellness, Life, Tips, work
When I was in high school, I spent my summers as a hired hand on a farm ranch in southeast Idaho. The ranch property was in a small valley in the mountains. Most of my days were spent moving cattle from one area to another, fixing many miles of fence, or planting, cultivating, and harvesting crops in the fields.
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Compost: Transformation Accomplished
Sep 7, 2021 10:49:06 AM Sarah Rymer Tunisia, Agriculture, Life, Living Overseas, Learning, Transformation
True or false? “If you’re a fan of compost, you’re a believer in holistic transformation.”
Three months ago—in the middle of a global pandemic—I left the safety and security of my family, community, and well-paying job in California to move across the world to Tunisia. Here’s a glimpse into what I've learned in my first 90 days as a new IDEAS Associate.
What's Your Legacy?
Jul 26, 2021 11:21:02 AM Sarah Rymer Healthcare & Wellness, Education, Agriculture, Community Development, Business & Technology, Hope, interesting people, Life, Living Overseas, Transformation
A few years ago, I invited an American friend to come with me to visit my home country, South Korea. We both taught together at the same school in the Middle East. I was excited to see my friend fully enjoying the culture and people of South Korea.
How a Pill Gets Uphill: A Medication's Journey
Jul 13, 2021 10:09:12 AM Sarah Rymer Myanmar, Healthcare & Wellness, Hope, IDEAS projects, Life
How does medicine make its way to those who are sick in remote parts of the world? Come along on a medication's journey to the jungles of Myanmar!
God of Loss and Love
Jun 29, 2021 10:28:38 AM Sarah Rymer Hope, interesting people, Life, Living Overseas, Love, Relationships
Yesterday I unexpectedly found myself by a lone bench on an empty ocean front. A boat was just off the shore, solitary but securely anchored in the sea. I ached with the unexpected beauty, the symbolic solitude of the boat. I felt like this boat.