Shifting times. That’s certainly true. In all areas of life, it may seem challenging to find ways to take time to reflect, to take a step back, even to take a moment or two for quiet conversation.

It is said that really listening to a piece of music, concentrating on it for the several minutes, can help with that.

When we moved to South Korea for my husband’s teaching job, we were excited about many things. Living on a stunning island, the cultural immersion, safety, and the chance to show our kids a whole new way of life. 

"Somewhere… something incredible is waiting to be known" - Carl Sagan

As times continue to shift, community, connection, and friendship can be constants. Should be constants, in fact, though of course these are aspects of life which have their own ways of changing, too.

If your partner has scored a job at an international school, it can be incredibly exciting! A new country, and a fresh start! And if you’ve got kids, it’s an amazing opportunity to show your kids the world. 

But when you’re the one without the job offer, it can make it a little more challenging.

As the calendar page flips and we move closer to graduation dates and summer’s arrival, students everywhere are abuzz with a palpable frenetic energy. Whether excited to fling themselves out the doors of an educational space, nervous for what lies ahead, or a bit numbed by it all, we’re often met with big feelings as we leap from one comfort zone into a grand unknown.