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New Podcast Episode—2023: Ready or Not, Here We Come!
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
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New Podcast Episode—Finding Our Purpose
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
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Family Gap Year Post #23: Hawaiian Island Hopping—Exercise & Budget (July, Part 4)
Here’s the final post about the second leg of our Family Gap Year: a month of visiting three of the major island in Hawai’i.
Exercise
Highs
Phew, exercise really fell by the wayside this month!
It’s very hard to work full-time and adventure with one’s family. It leaves little to no time for intentional exercise.
So, instead, I’ve mainly gotten my exercise from the adventures themselves. (I’m not complaining!)
We’ve done several hikes (one in Oahu, one in Kaua’i, and one in Maui). We have also jumped around in the ocean and snorkeled and generally moved around a lot.
Lows
But I miss my walks and my lap swimming! It’s … Read More