Retiring has been a bit of a move...both physical (clear the office, that took months; clear my home study...still working on it) and psychic. The advice you have works for this major life cycle move, as well. Flexibility is key. I traveled a lot for research and fun (and will continue to do this), but tenure can lock a person into a place. From the outside looking in, I think what you and your family are doing is wonderful! Give your children that sense of belonging in and to the world; you're also giving them an awareness of our shared responsibility to care for this world. This gives me hope.
I can't wait for your next message. I clicked on all the links...and am learning so much about Malawi. Also learning that a big move could be good. We're contemplating one, as well (big for us); there are pros and cons. Your advice is sound. Thanks for writing!
Thanks for your thoughtful comment here. And how thrilling for your potential move! I highly recommend this book as you anticipate your move. Even though I read it after living here almost two years it still gave me a great framework to reflect on how I could do more/different/better :)
Retiring has been a bit of a move...both physical (clear the office, that took months; clear my home study...still working on it) and psychic. The advice you have works for this major life cycle move, as well. Flexibility is key. I traveled a lot for research and fun (and will continue to do this), but tenure can lock a person into a place. From the outside looking in, I think what you and your family are doing is wonderful! Give your children that sense of belonging in and to the world; you're also giving them an awareness of our shared responsibility to care for this world. This gives me hope.
I can't wait for your next message. I clicked on all the links...and am learning so much about Malawi. Also learning that a big move could be good. We're contemplating one, as well (big for us); there are pros and cons. Your advice is sound. Thanks for writing!
Thanks for your thoughtful comment here. And how thrilling for your potential move! I highly recommend this book as you anticipate your move. Even though I read it after living here almost two years it still gave me a great framework to reflect on how I could do more/different/better :)