In the Middle East where the traffic halts more than it weaves, where the markets remind me of O’ Hare’s peak hours, and where men have no qualms about cutting in front of me, I often react, but not like Jesus:  

Just leave her. She’s just a peasant. We don’t have time

What? An interfaith meeting at a Mosque? 

In Thailand I work as a high school P.E., Health, and Strength and Conditioning teacher. I truly love my job and students. When I look back, I am thankful I was willing to take on this new challenge instead of shrinking back in hesitation.