{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"REALIFE Conversations for Christian Coaches ","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.In this episodeWhy planning from the balcony in October created space for true restHow trusting people, systems, and the Holy Spirit changes your calendarDiscernment versus decision making for coaches who like to move fastWhy transformation happens in community, not isolationA personal story from the farm that reframed home and callingReferenced episodesEp 291, Preparing for Sabbatical, dreams and fearsEp 299, Facing my fears of sabbatical, interview with EricaResources and linksOne-Day REALIFE Process Certification Accelerator, choose December 11 or January 29, 2026, therealifeprocess.com/acceleratorConnect with Teresa, teresa@therealifeprocess.comThe book, Do What Matters, Live from Rest, Not RushTakeawaysRested success is built through repeatable rhythmsPlan the year early, announce in the fall, create holiday marginSlower discernment brings deeper alignmentDo not journey alone, coaches and spiritual directors matterCall to ActionFeeling 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.FREE RESOURCES:Take the FREE Intro to Needs & Values AssessmentReady to discover what uniquely matters to YOU? CLICK HERE to take our FREE Intro to the Needs & Values Assessment.FREE Download: 4 Steps to Simplify Your CalendarReady to uncover more time on your calendar? This FREE download will help you remove what doesn’t matter, so...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/aIH8jWVQRZ_UYplEfAp8BSvhGcyw-mWCK_-4FFG-WOE/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9jZjFi/ZjRlNDdlY2NlYTlh/NmNlZTM0ODRmNzUz/NDY4ZC5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}