![]() I am fortunate to have created a private therapy practice that was cultivated not only by my educational and professional clinical passions but also by significant life experiences, and many clients’ stories over the past decade. My journey to being here today has had lots of little and big defining moments. ![]() One day, as he sat across the table from me, in silence, as he often did these days, I mustered up the courage to tell him about a dream I had about his beloved wife. I saw him often as he visited my parents’ home twice per day, simply to fill his day with something. My Grandma Lorraine had passed away in 2021 and my Grandpa Gordy was devasted. Read more> Joni CarlsonĪ defining moment in my life that truly propelled me into the work I do today began with a dream. I was ready to throw in the towel and give up on my dreams of making a real difference in people’s lives. However, I began to feel burnt out and disillusioned with the field. For years, I had worked tirelessly in the field of social work, helping others overcome their own struggles and adversities. I had always struggled with my weight, and my own traumatic experiences had left me feeling helpless and lost. Read more> DrRenetta WeaverĪs a social worker with a high ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) score, the journey to finding my true calling was filled with challenges and obstacles. As the students shared their experience with me, I remember standing in front of the class thinking, “This is what I’m going to be doing for the next phase of my life!”. After several months, I visited his class to see how the practice was going. The idea was that his homeroom class would take a few minutes each day to write about what they are grateful for. ![]() My first time visiting a school through Grateful Peoples! The Gratitude in the Classroom initiative started as a pilot program at my old high school where I offered a set of Gratitude Journals to one of my old teachers. Below, you’ll find talented and successful entrepreneurs and artists sharing the stories of defining moments in their lives. These inflection points often are the result of an illuminating moment where some truth of the universe presents itself in an easier to recognize form. Defining moments aren’t just exciting – they are thought-provoking and fertile ground for learning.
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