Since January, I’ve been learning about Buddhist teachings, and last week we had an excellent lesson that I thought could easily apply to anyone feeling the stresses and challenges of relocation. Though this post may be a little hokey, I do hope that, at the very least, it inspires you to realize how much power… [Read more…]
February 17, 2010
Whether you’re the trailing spouse, unable to work in a new country, or simply eager to find a way to feel purposeful in your day, I highly recommend helping someone! This morning, walking along the snow/ice covered streets in New York, I happened upon a woman who wanted a cab, but was terrified to step… [Read more…]
January 29, 2010
Rest, relaxation and exploring an unknown place are three excellent things to do to take care of yourself. After you relocate, and you deal with all the immediate stresses, or at times when life isn’t going your way, discovering something new is often a great way to transform stress into serenity, and give yourself something… [Read more…]
January 23, 2010
In my last post, I told you about my adventure meeting and spending time with Mustang horses in Utah. This is part 2 of my experience - After getting comfortable in the energy and presence of a pack of Mustangs, I headed off to another horse for leadership training! This part was a test for… [Read more…]
January 20, 2010
I’m just back from a fantastic retreat to Utah. One of the things I did while there was an activity called “Meet the Mustangs”. It is one of the most meaningful and fulfilling activities I’ve ever done in my life. I learned far more than I ever expected to – about myself, and about language,… [Read more…]
January 14, 2010
Continuing to enjoy the energy and lessons of my recent meditation retreat, I attended a seminar and meditation evening offered by the Kadampa organization in New York City. There was one question that struck me very deeply: “What do you do that makes you happy?” January is often the time we set goals, make… [Read more…]
January 11, 2010
Another way to take care of yourself during hard times, or take a break from a rut is to walk in nature. Whether that’s a park, or something other, the point is to step into it. I’d suggest brining a journal with you as you never know what epiphanies you’ll have and you won’t want… [Read more…]
January 7, 2010
I’m in the middle of a two-part vacation, and thought I’d share my experiences with you. One of the things I advocate after you relocate, especially if you’re feeling depressed, or homesick, is to take care of yourself in a meaningful way. I treated myself to a partially silent meditation retreat at Kadampa Buddhist center… [Read more…]
November 23, 2009
With Thanksgiving, and the holiday season upon us, I know many expats will be far from home. This is a time when it’s all too easy to get caught up in missing your friends and family back home, and wishing you were with them, leading to possible bouts of depression. Especially if you are in a country that… [Read more…]
November 20, 2009
This is a follow-up to my previous post on relocation depression. I see a lot of questions and forums where people relocate and get stuck in anger and resentment and then feel lost and depressed. So, I wanted to give this issue some further attention in the hopes that it will be of help to get… [Read more…]
February 22, 2010
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