{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"REALIFE Conversations from the Porch","title":"Ep. 358: Falling Back in Love with Ordinary Life, A Sabbatical Reflection a Year Later","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/dea542a9\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1681,"description":"This week I go solo to reflect on my 10-week sabbatical and how it reshaped 2025 and even 2026. I share four core lessons, creating rhythms that make rest possible, trusting your team and processes, discerning rather than just deciding, and refusing to journey alone. I open  up about falling back in love with ordinary life on the family farm and the clarity that followed. If you are feeling the tug to pause, this conversation will give you language, courage, and a practical path.\nIn this episode\nWhy planning from the balcony in October created space for true rest\nHow trusting people, systems, and the Holy Spirit changes your calendar\nDiscernment versus decision making for coaches who like to move fast\nWhy transformation happens in community, not isolation\nA personal story from the farm that reframed home and calling\n\nReferenced episodes\nEp 291, Preparing for Sabbatical, dreams and fears\nEp 299, Facing my fears of sabbatical, interview with Erica\nResources and links\nOne-Day REALIFE Process Certification Accelerator, choose December 11 or January 29, 2026, therealifeprocess.com/accelerator\nConnect with Teresa, teresa@therealifeprocess.com\nThe book, Do What Matters, Live from Rest, Not Rush\nTakeaways\nRested success is built through repeatable rhythms\nPlan the year early, announce in the fall, create holiday margin\nSlower discernment brings deeper alignment\nDo not journey alone, coaches and spiritual directors matter\nCall to Action\nFeeling a nudge toward a pause or a sabbatical, reach out and let us help you map a simple starting rhythm. And if you want to step into 2026 with clear tools for yourself and your clients, grab a seat at the One-Day Accelerator.\n\nFREE RESOURCES:\nTake the FREE Intro to Needs & Values Assessment\nReady to discover what uniquely matters to YOU? CLICK HERE to take our FREE Intro to the Needs & Values Assessment.\n\nFREE Download: 4 Steps to Simplify Your Calendar\nReady to uncover more time on your calendar? This FREE download will help you...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/OVBSsKfZpBrbPhPEq4ZcGRvv5b0hdwV76ndOwfbQqLk/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS81MWUx/NGExOTVlZDY1Zjg5/NDRhMWExYmY2NmE4/NGFmMi5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}