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I love my home in Obule! Nearly every night, I fall asleep to the calming sound of crickets, frogs and bats singing their dark-time choir. In the morning, the song of tropical birds or children playing wakes me up. At times, silence reigns; other days, the sounds of boreholes (see below) pumping, children chasing each other, women chatting as they work, and the woosh of wind belch out an Obule chorus. This post is dedicated to giving you a glimpse into my beloved home. Not every aspect is positive; some are annoying or painful. Yet to take out any of these parts abruptly would be to change the home I know. Yes, one can work on bettering oneself and encouraging those around to do the same. We often become so stuck in the cultural mindset surrounding us that we don't stop to question what is beneficial about the system and what, conversely, hurts people. I conclude, then, that balance is needed. So needed! We need to examin...