Inspirational Living
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It’s Okay to Miss Things: Learning to Rest Inside the Journey
“I’m not missing anything meant for me.”That thought slipped in quietly as I looked back on my first night in Alaska — the night I didn’t explore, didn’t wander, didn’t savor a single mountain view. The night I, quite literally, collapsed behind blackout curtains like a fainting goat with frequent flyer miles. At first, I judged myself for it.Who flies across the continent, drags 100 pounds of luggage uphill like a sherpa with emotional issues, and then… sleeps through their grand arrival? Apparently, someone human.Someone tired.Someone in a process. And that, as it turns out, is perfectly okay. The Myth of Missing Out There’s this quiet cultural lie humming underneath…
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How 100 Pounds of Luggage Taught Me to Travel Lighter in Life
There are moments in life when you pack for a trip… and then there are moments when you pack for the end of the world as we know it. I, apparently, chose the latter when I prepared for Alaska. In my defense, I had never been to Alaska, and I don’t like being cold. Also, there was a volcano warning at the time, so I tucked a chemical filtration mask into my suitcase like it was my birthright. As one does. But the truth beneath all that weight—both literal and symbolic—is that I was scared.Scared to leave home.Scared to be alone.Scared to step into a version of myself I didn’t…
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Empty Nest To Seasonal Work Traveler- Navigating Life Transitions
What does a mother bird feel when she has spent a season preparing a fledgling to fly, only to watch it spread its wings and soar away, leaving behind an empty nest? Do birds feel that mix of pride and aching emptiness that human mothers do? An Empty Nest After years of single motherhood—endless adventures, soggy kisses, muddy handprints on my clothes, homeschooling, cheerleading practice and all the magical chaos that makes motherhood both challenging and rewarding—my little Duck (my name for my only child) finally left the nest. I knew this day would come, and I was excited to see her conquer life on her own terms. Yet after…
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The Joys and Struggles of Work-Travel Lifestyles
Travel can be a tool for personal transformation. It invites us into new landscapes and new versions of ourselves. When you combine travel with work, you get a lifestyle that is equal parts adventure, challenge and self‑discovery. I first dipped my toes into seasonal work‑travel when my daughter “flew the nest.” I needed to rediscover who I was outside of motherhood, and work‑travel offered both a means of income and a path back to myself. Over the past year I’ve discovered breathtaking vistas and new communities, but I’ve also learned how hard it is to live out of a suitcase while supporting myself far from home. Below are the joys…
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Overcoming Challenges While Working and Traveling
Travel-work life looks magical from a distance—sunrise coffees in new cities, new friends from new worlds, and the thrill of stepping into the unknown. But every seasoned traveler knows that the road also tests you. It stretches you. And—like any pilgrimage worth taking—it transforms you. As Bill Bryson reminds us, “To my mind, the greatest reward and luxury of travel is to be able to experience everyday things as if for the first time.” But that daily beauty only emerges when we also learn how to navigate the challenges that naturally come with working on the move. Below are the five greatest work-travel challenges people face—and the most empowering solutions…
