Becky Blab

I’ve been helping WiserEarth with some blog posts as they are in their annual fundraising period. I have discovered lots of interesting work that their members are doing all around the world. It’s been quite inspiring for me! Please check out the posts below. Permaculture flourishing in the Amazon: “I saw poverty all my life” Carla tells [...]

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This time of year naturally lends itself to reflection: shorter, colder, darker days; falling leaves; annual holidays and approaching winter wonderland. It has now been six months since we left India, and it is hard to believe. Here are six observations or lessons that I have learned in this time. 1. There’s no going back. [...]

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Disorientation. I’ve been trying to shake this feeling for a while. The feeling of not recognizing my own life. I suppose I’ve always felt like somewhat of an outsider, which came to literal fruition when living as an expat in France, the UK and then India. At least then, I had real reasons to lament [...]

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My guest post is up on Authentic Journeys Cross-Cultural & Expat Coaching Blog! I definitely urge you to check out Jennifer’s sites if you’re interested in learning more about immigration and living abroad. I just moved back to the US after nearly five years in India. I am surprised to admit that I am experiencing a slight [...]

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I was sitting at the desk when I felt the earthquake; my chair was rocking slightly. Even though I knew distinctly that I felt something, and instinctively thought it was an earthquake, I tried tricking myself into thinking it was just a truck outside making the building vibrate. I got up to look out the window, [...]

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