In this episode, I’m with my co-host Vicki Atkinson and we are talking about the seasonal shift that comes with September. No matter where we are in life, somehow the arc of life seems noticeable as we move from summer to fall.
So Vicki and I talk about how to be active and engaged in productive way. Drawing on Vicki’s experience as a professor and dean, we talk through how to shift from September stress to September savor, our ability to fully taste and enjoy the transition.
We recognize that the stress is there for educators and families as I can attest to firsthand. So we talk about the comfort of knowing that we aren’t the only ones, and how to aim for being flexible as a family. For whatever phase we are in, we discuss ways to ride the wave of change instead of being pounded by the surf.
I tell the story of a recent adventure that my family was propelled into and Vicki notes that learning happens everywhere. Which is a great way to go full circle in this episode about back to school. Because everyone, no matter how old, can tune into the vibrancy that comes with changing something, even if it’s just the season.
This is a great episode about change, stress, and doing our best to thrive amidst it all. I know you’ll love it.
Episode 66: The Power of Story with Wynne and Vicki – Sharing the Heart of the Matter
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Vicki’s personal blog: Victoria Ponders
Wynne’s personal blog: Surprised by Joy
Vicki’s recently released book: Surviving Sue
Wynne’s book about her beloved father: Finding My Father’s Faith
Thank you both for acknowledging the seasonal shift whether it’s school, weather or the metaphorical. This week felt long and tough and this was a nice validating message to see. Happy weekend both.
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Thank you, Ab! What a sweet comment. Appreciate you…and happy weekend right back to you. 🥰
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I hear you about long and tough weeks, Ab! Sorry that has been the case for you all this week and we’re on the same back to school schedule as you so I totally feel you!! Sending lots of love and friend-care! 🙂 ❤
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Love me some back to school, cooler weather, and the two of you celebrating life!
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Ah, thanks, Mary! I’m ready for it too!
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As a kid, and maybe even still now, it always bummed me out that my birthday month denoted the start of fall. Never liked the colder weather coming. I could look at my birthday as the last hurrah, but, nope, couldn’t quite console myself with that notion. 😛
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Isn’t that interesting? Funny all the associations we make! And you do a great job of making your birthday awfully fun! 🙂 ❤ ❤
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I do try. 🙂
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🙂 ❤ ❤
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