Author Archives: HelenHThomas
Jumping a Little Deeper into Yoga: YogaMOOC
The benefit of regular yoga practice has slowly been developing within my personal and professional world. Good living involves evolution . . . I CHANGE. The digitalization of our planet is forcing us all to become … Continue reading
Posted in flow, Transisitons, yoga, Yoga MOOC
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Life is a Series of Beginnings and Endings
So breathe it in and breathe it out And listen to your heartbeat There’s a wonder in the here and now And I don’t want you to miss the miracle of the moment Steven Curtis Chapman In a … Continue reading
The Cowtown Marathon: I Choose Joy!
The 38th Cowtown Marathon 2016 On February 28th, 8,344 individuals participated in the 38th half, full , or ultra marathon in my newest home town . . . Fort Worth (aka Cowtown). Although I have participated in this race before … Continue reading
Posted in culture, diversity, flow, inspiration, running, Transisitons
Tagged Cowtown, flow, Fort Worth, I choose joy, joy, running, sports bra Switzerland expatriate female athletes, Taylor Helland
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Until We Meet Again
Farewell to Switzerland for Now A fabulous expat ride in Switzerland is coming to an end for me and my family. Like many expats know, moving to a foreign country is loaded with waves of opposing emotions. However, after assessing … Continue reading
Posted in culture, Expatriation, food, home, Transitions
Tagged adjustments, expatriation, home, relocation, Switzerland, transitions
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Two Sides of One Coin
Duplicitous Expatriate Living Take a coin out of your pocket or your purse. It can be a US quarter, a 2 Euro piece or a 5 Swiss Franc piece. I currently live in Switzerland where change matters just a little … Continue reading
Posted in Expatriation, Transisitons
Tagged adjustments, assimulation, expatriation, moving, Switzerland, transitions
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Help . . . . My Teenager Has Been Abducted!
By Aliens The abduction of your teenager might happen all at once in a sudden swoop (like your arm getting chopped off) or it may happen in a more slow and painful fashion (like your eye lashes being plugged out … Continue reading
Posted in adolescent brain, Parenting
Tagged adolescent, brain development, parenting, transitions
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When Weirdness becomes Welcomed
Sport Bras “Why isn’t there a jock strap for women?” Victoria Woodrow When you relocate to a new country, you begin to notice different customs, behaviors and norms of the area. Although blending in and respecting cultural differences in your new … Continue reading
There is no Ice in My Drink
Quest for Ice Leads to Change It is truly the small things that bring us the most joy. For me, I just really love loads of ice in most of my drinks. Living away from your country of origin will … Continue reading
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Tagged change, environmental responsibility, Europe, expatriation, global warming, ice, ice cube, Switzerland
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Home on a Mat
“There is only one happiness in this world, to love and be loved.” George Sand Life is a series of beginnings and endings hopefully including many opportunities to love well and be loved indeed. Our desire to feel … Continue reading
Joy is Found in the Small Things 