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You’ve got this. You’ve SO GOT THIS. And, I’ll be taking notes! I’m engaged (at 55) to a 59 year old man, and we’ll be combining our households in the (hopefully) near future. I really don’t know how to navigate the process, and I’m scared to death. I need guidance and inspiration and a steady voice to follow as I figure it out. So, thank you. You’re DOING IT! Sure, it won’t be easy and it’ll probably involve some stumbling, but I can’t wait to step onto that path.

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💕Jan, love this writing of yours and the deep sharing that is evident throughout these personal thoughts.

Your movement of profound insight and awareness serve as a wake-up call for all to explore within our own soul for purpose and meaning in and of life.

Canada was good to bring us together in friendship in 2018.

Thank you for all that you add to the lives of others. Grateful for you in mine!

Pat McDonald💕

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Aug 20, 2023Liked by Jan Peppler, PhD

The only constant in life is change no matter how tightly we hold on to what we know. It’s kind of like a roller coaster, you might be on the part where you are screaming and covering your eyes but at the same time saying, “Let’s do it again!” Love your journey and I find you so inspiring! Thank you! 🙏

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That first step in to a new chapter, no matter how many times we take it, is the biggest. You can and are doing it, my friend. Keep going!

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Aug 21, 2023Liked by Jan Peppler, PhD

Back to Idaho--no, I didn’t see that coming! Very cool! Renovating a house in Hailey sounds easier than renovating a house in Italy? But doing both at the same time is super impressive!

We’re moving back out West for who knows how long, specifically I’m driving out to SLC in a couple weeks to volunteer on Rocky Anderson’s mayoral campaign. Son Bobby lives there so I’ve got a place rented for 2 months, then maybe rent a longer term place for a little while?

So many changes Jan-- seems like you, me and so many people I know are in extended transition!

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Aug 23, 2023Liked by Jan Peppler, PhD

Love Carolynn Myss...quite a character! Your blog has so many elements in your adventures of this season of Loughnassa...from Celtic spirituality, or Lammas from Wicca traditions . As you may know...This is thought to be the mid point time between the Summer Solstice and the Fall Equinox when the First Sacrificial Harvest is made...making space, thinning, even uprooting what needs to be released so that the Full Fall Harvest will be bountiful. It's so clear to me that you are getting ready for your Bountiful Harvest....and what to let go of or thin or uproot calls for such discernment...knowing nothing is ever wasted...that is your wrestlings and your knowing! Love you!

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