The Sow Connected Podcast is turning 3 today, and we start every year with this conversation because the process of intention setting is really important for anyone who seeks to build a life of purpose, joy, and community. So it’s definitely something you can expect at the top of every year on this podcast! We start with our current Highs and Lows. Then we shift into Today’s Topic. Next we share a couple of Tips & Tricks. Finally, we close out with Facing Forward to share what we want to make true in our lives in the next two weeks as we work to cultivate lives full … Read More

Katherine and I are fascinated with the topic of vocation—of trying to align the gifts and interests that we have with the needs of our communities and the world. Parker Palmer says that “Vocation does not come from willfulness. It comes from listening. I must listen to my life and try to understand what it is truly about – quite apart from what I would like it to be about – or my life will never represent anything real in the world, no matter how earnest my intentions.” This reminds us of the way that Maria Montessori talks about helping children find their “cosmic tasks” in the world. Yet, in … Read More

Katherine read a book a few years ago that talked about the power of staying curious over becoming critical. As someone who is deeply committed to lifelong learning, but also has very high standards for herself and those around her (which can sometimes lead to being judgemental), she LOVED this idea. Turns out, however, that it is harder to do that you would think! Today we talk about what this idea looks like (or could look like!) in our lives. We start with our current Highs and Lows (i.e., vacationing with friends, getting time away from family with friends, glamping, and feeling stretched too thin). Then we shift into Today’s … Read More