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EPISODE · Jun 30, 2025 · 16 MIN

Coming Home: Why Leaving Showed Me What I Already Had

from Steel Roses Podcast · host Jenny Benitez

Send us Fan MailSummer brings changes to the podcast schedule with mini-episodes replacing the weekly Sunday format, allowing for more flexible content delivery throughout the week.• First-ever family cruise vacation with husband, three children, stepchildren and their families • Reality of family vacation differed dramatically from expectations of being "fun mom" without responsibilities• Breaking routine proved challenging—no morning meditation, limited personal time, confined spaces, restricted internet access• Emotional breakdown on day two after children complained despite all the preparation work• First excursion disappointments including misleading descriptions and limited food options• Cocoa Beach Club excursion marked a turning point in enjoyment • Unexpected realization that coming home was more meaningful than the vacation itself• Profound gratitude for home, family, stable job, and the life built with her husband• Meditation recommended as a path to recognizing and appreciating your current lifeI encourage everyone to start meditating—it's truly life-changing. If you're new to meditation, check out Kathy Heller's guided meditations at kathyheller.com, where I started my journey.Support the showLove this content? Check out our links below for more!Linktr.ee ContentInstagramYouTubeJenny's LinkedIn

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