The Sunday Slow Down -- volume 37 --

Published: Sun, 06/26/22

June 26, 2022

Good morning, Slow Down Society!!

We are *officially* in summertime. I hope you enjoyed your summer solstice.

we had a rather chillaxed week -- Sheldon was really the only one with great big plans.

He saw the vet, got used to his new "carseat" in the car, practiced being good outside while my youngest got a hair cut and then went to the pet store for a well-deserved treat.

oh! He also got a bath this week and his nails trimmed --- by yours truly.

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I love being home for the summer with my kids.

I always sort of felt like I was "doing it wrong" when my kids were younger because I didn't put them into a ton of camps and activities --

I just really liked having them home with me.

Honestly, we couldn't afford to spend a ton of money on the fancy camps and because of that I tried to make at-home "Mom Camp" in the backyard as fun as I could.

I write a bit about what I did in the summer when my kids were younger, here.

And now that they are older (12, 17, 20) -- I can see that they are pretty resilient and creative and can absolutely do their own laundry, clean their bathroom, weed the backyard, make dinner for the family, etc etc --

I really do believe that Summer is for Slowing Down.

Enjoy the long days and the warm nights ---

go for walks after dinner and find the stars.

if you have little kids in the house, know that while you may feel overworked and underappreciated and tired to your bones right now --

the time is fleeting. They really really do grow up quick.

slow down. soak it all in.

Episode 37 of the Slow Living podcast was released this

past week, and in it, I am answering a listener question about figuring out your Life's Purpose.

I think sometimes people get confused about PURPOSE --

and they think it needs to be a great big huge "for the record books" declaration.

it does not.

Your life can have meaning and purpose whether or not you desire to be the CEO of a large company, an employee at a mediocre non-profit, a stay-at-home-parent, or a dog walker.

The thing to figure out is what YOU want --

there's no one-size-fits all answer --

You need to S L O W D O W N and go within and figure out what makes you feel good and at peace.

Listen in as I share how Native Americans used to go on Vision Quests and what I, personally do -- when I feel my mojo waning.

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Episode #37: What's Your Purpose

Take a listen in your favorite podcast app, or online

if you have any questions or topics you'd like for me to cover, please email me or leave a recorded voicemail --

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If you are planning a roadtrip this summer (even with these crazy high gas prices!) and want to binge-listen to the Slow Living Podcast ---

(it's kid-friendly, no swearing! ;-) )

some of the most talked about episodes are:

#1: Defining Slow Living -- and my Slow Down story

#5: Teaching Your Children to Slow Down

#10: Planning out Your Dream

#16: Matching Your Identity to your Integrity

#s 21, 22, 23: The 21 Success Secrets According to Steph

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If you have your *own* favorite episode, LMK!

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