Life Transitions

Posts in the ‘Life Transitions’ category

Cultivating Dreams

What can we do to cultivate a dream we laid down years ago? Or maybe a dream we’ve never reached for or thought possible? Join us and hear Debbie’s incredible journey of how she pursued a long ago dream: who helped her, how it surprised her, and what new dreams grew out of it. As […]

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Giving Thanks

On the The Bearing Life® podcast this week I shared about the impact of seeing a sign that said, “In All Things Give Thanks.” One of the most difficult things I’ve done in the last six months was to say goodbye to my sweet Emma. She was in my life for thirteen and a half […]

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Inspiration of a Sign

I’m so excited to begin sharing Season 5 of The Bearing Life® podcast! In the first episode, I’ll give a brief update on my new book about weathering life storms and also share a story about the challenge I faced and encouragement I received from a small sign in a store window. It made me […]

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Growing Courage in the Unexpecteds

Embracing a new adventure can require us to take a deep breath and step forward…even while the step feels scary. Several months ago, I set out on a new life adventure and have been balancing deadlines, pandemic precautions, and trying to step out and start growing roots in my new community. One way I find […]

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Taking Time & Space

What a pleasure to spend time with Dr. Michelle Pokorny on The Bearing Life® Podcast. She offered such great insight, wisdom, and practical helps for us to recognize and counter burnout in our lives. From now until the end of the year, the array of holidays, events, and workload can often feel like our busyness increases […]

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The Fall of Leaves

I love the smells and sights of fall, especially the reds, golds, and oranges of the leaves. There is such beauty in how they transform on trees and paint a warm nature painting, then eventually dance to the ground. Growing up in a state with minimal autumn brilliance, I always find wonder and amazement in […]

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Keep Pedaling

I’m still amazed by Neil Tomba’s big dream and journey, aren’t you? In case you missed the podcast episode, we talked about his June 2019 trip across the US, from Santa Monica, CA to Annapolis, MD, pedaling his bicycle (33 days, 3,000 miles) accompanied by his co-riders, and team in two vehicles. What a dream […]

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A New View Follow Up

Rappelling down the cliff with the ocean below gave the gift of exhilaration and fun. Climbing back up while clinging to the sheer face and trying to find just the right notches for feet and hands challenged the mind and body. Even with the assurance of the attached rope, the “what if” and “I can’t […]

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