What Makes A Home?

 

June 24, 2024 Regenerate Your World  Build the future you want to live in. I know these times aren't the easiest for all of us, but I am an optimist - I see the glass as refillable instead of half-full or half-empty. To brighten up your days, I publish the Regenerate Your World newsletter coming to your inbox on a bi-weekly basis. Let's Get Empowered!

What Makes A Home? The moving truck at our house in Northfield. It was an interesting feeling seeing our "home" in boxes. It led to the question, "What makes a home?". Dear Empowered Reader, Before diving into the newsletter I couldn't wait to share something exciting with you, I am planning a three-hour Virtual Mountain 10 workshop!  I would like to invite you on an extraordinary journey of growth and possibility by joining an upcoming Virtual Mountain 10 Workshop, the date will be dependent on your response via the waitlist form. To complete the waitlist form please click HERE.  This is not a registration form by completing the form I can send you information when a workshop becomes available that fits your schedule. What is the Mountain 10 Workshop? In this three-hour workshop, we'll help you tap into your inner wisdom to make meaningful changes in your life. We'll use the Mountain 10 process, a new and effective method for deep self-reflection.  This process is built on the belief that you already have the answers to questions about your life's direction, purpose, and calling.  The process guides you through four stages of exploration, pausing at key points to reflect on important awareness questions, letting go, vision, and realization. As you go through these stages, you'll take a closer look at your feelings, thoughts, and mental images.  You'll identify what you need to let go of to pursue what you truly want. We'll also create space for you to envision a new future and think about the practical steps needed to achieve it. Throughout the workshop, we'll deepen our understanding in small, supportive groups. You'll use journaling and guided reflection to help you on your journey. Click HERE to sign up to be on the waitlist. Please reach out if you have any questions, info@empowerpossible.com Now on to the main topic of the newsletter, "What Makes A Home?". As we navigate through the various chapters of our lives, the concept of "home" often becomes a central theme. This month, I find myself reflecting deeply on what truly makes a home as my husband and I embark on a significant change - purchasing a house and moving to a new city, Northfield, MN. My journey with my husband, from Duluth to Northfield is filled with mixed emotions. On one hand, we are drawn closer to family, particularly my father-in-law who is in hospice care.  On the other hand, we must say goodbye to the place we've called home for the past 13 years, leaving behind the friends and places we love. (to read my love letter to Duluth click HERE) It's an experience, I am grateful for there is also a sense of anticipation for the new adventures that await us in Northfield.  In this transition, I've come to realize that while the physical space of a home holds significance, it's the things you can't see - the love, warmth, and shared experiences - that truly make it feel like home. As we settled into our new home in Northfield, I was reminded that home isn't just a place on a map; it's a feeling deeply rooted within us, shaped by the connections we nurture and the memories we hold dear. This transition has led me to think about:  What makes a home?  How do we define that sense of belonging and comfort?  And how can we navigate the process of establishing ourselves in a new environment while honoring the memories of our old home?  It's a journey that requires us to embrace change with resilience and grace, to recognize that while goodbyes may be bittersweet, they pave the way for new beginnings.  As my husband and I embark on this new chapter, I'm filled with a sense of optimism and curiosity, eager to discover how Northfield will weave itself into the fabric of our lives and become our new home.  Together, dear reader, let's explore these questions and embrace the transformative power of transition, knowing that with each step forward, we're one step closer to finding our place in the world. Reflection Questions: What emotions come to mind when you think about your concept of "home"? How have these emotions evolved? How do you navigate the process of letting go of the familiar to embrace the new?  What strategies or coping mechanisms have you found helpful in times of transition? What practices or rituals help you create a sense of home in unfamiliar surroundings?  How do you cultivate a feeling of belonging in new environments? Together, we can navigate the transitions of life and emerge stronger than ever before. Take Care, Dear Reader Julie My husband and I at the Realtors office right after we bought our house in Northfield. Was this newsletter forwarded to you? Click here to get your own subscription. Scan the QR Code to sign up to be notified when the next Mountain 10 workshop is offered.  What is Mountain 10?                                                                                                                                                         During this three-hour workshop, we will focus on accessing your inner wisdom to bring about the changes you deeply desire in your life. We will use the Mountain 10 process, a proven, new technology for deep reflection on human change. It is based on the conviction that every person has the most important answers about direction, purpose, and calling within them. This directed reflection process leads you through four terrains of exploration, stopping at points on the journey to consider key questions about awareness, letting go, vision and realization. The terrains of your journey will take you into deeper observation of your feelings, thoughts, and images. You will explore what you need to let go of as you truly seek what you really want. We will open a space for a new vision and consider the practical steps to actualize that vision. We will deepen our insights in small circles of trust. Journaling and guided reflection will be used throughout the journey. Home Is Where the Heart Is By: Mrs. Mary Lambert1933 (Cleveland) Home is where the heart is, that's where we should be.Home is where the heart is, for all the world to see. Families together, friends are welcome too. Home is where the heart is, for me and yes for you. They'll be times there will be laughter, and times there will be tears.  But when we're altogether, we'll conquer all our fears. Home is where the heart is, that's where we should be.Home is where the heart is, for you and yes for me. Let us stand together, let's all get along.We can make it happen, we'll show them we are strong.  We'll show them we belong. Home is where the heart is!

Kind Words from a Coaching Client A special thanks to one of my coaching clients for sharing a few kind words about her coaching experience. In The Media Where can you find EMPOWER Possible? Besides posting on my own social media I also collaborate with other entrepreneurs.  Thank you to Jessica Osborn for hosting me on your podcast in April. Below is the episode description.  Feeling the burden of non-stop hustle? We've all been there—caught in the to-dos, trying to keep the burnout at bay while chasing success the way we've been told you have to - working longer and harder than anyone else. Well, what if you DON'T have to do it that way?For every story of hard work and grind ... there's another story of reaching success by working LESS! Why do we seem to tune into the ones that tell you success is the result of sleeping very little and spending all your time chasing goals? Even if you take a moment to think about this - it makes no sense at all! You already know you're much more productive when you're energized and highly focused. That means your brains need sleep, rest and space. Short bursts of work where you can focus on the important things. So... it's time to talk boundaries, joy, and finding your stride in the rush of work-life challenges. By pressing play on this episode you'll discover: - Why we often find ourselves struggling to utter the simple word "no," and how it impacts our path to joyful success - What signs scream "it's time to move on" from your job and craft the role that truly aligns with you? - The absolute value of self-awareness in writing your own story of personal and professional triumph. - How can setting boundaries revolutionize the way you work, live, and maintain a sense of self? Click HERE to check out the podcast Interested in catching up on our previous podcast episodes? We invite you to explore our library of past recordings, where we delve into a diverse range of topics related to happiness and well-being. https://empowerpossible.com/podcasts/

Upcoming Events Mountain 10 Workshops What is Mountain 10?                                                                                                                                                         During this three-hour workshop, we will focus on accessing your inner wisdom to bring about the changes you deeply desire in your life. We will use the Mountain 10 process, a proven, new technology for deep reflection on human change. It is based on the conviction that every person has the most important answers about direction, purpose, and calling within them. This directed reflection process leads you through four terrains of exploration, stopping at points on the journey to consider key questions about awareness, letting go, vision, and realization. The terrains of your journey will take you into deeper observation of your feelings, thoughts, and images. You will explore what you need to let go of as you truly seek what you really want. We will open a space for a new vision and consider the practical steps to actualize that vision. We will deepen our insights in small circles of trust. Journaling and guided reflection will be used throughout the journey. Click HERE to sign up to be on the waitlist for the next workshop. I will reach out once a workshop is scheduled that meets your availability. Please reach out if you have any questions, info@empowerpossible.com

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