Back in September 2022, I went on a personal retreat with the goal of spending my day observing mindfulness, meditating, and taking inventory of my life.  I had a recent conversation with a colleague and mentor who discussed living his values and making "big" changes to bring them in alignment with his life. I was impressed with his courage to take the leap. On a pleasant warm September morning, I hiked a winding trail that alternated between shaded forests and breathtaking coastal views. I finally ended up at a lake (Bass Lake, see above).  For the next hour, I marveled at the beauty of my surroundings. Marveled at the stillness. Marveled at the solitude. 

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In that moment, I realized that I needed to make radical changes and center wellness in my life. For me this translated into leaving my job of 19 years and transitioning into my own therapy and consulting business.

 

The name of the trail? The Palomarin Trail. ​​​​​​