Pivotal Moments

An episode of the Spinning the Light Podcast podcast, hosted by Sharon A and Christy B, titled "Pivotal Moments" was published on January 22, 2024 and runs 31 minutes.

January 22, 2024 ·31m · Spinning the Light Podcast

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Sometimes we have an idea or plan set in our minds about the trajectory of our lives and then something unexpected happens and we find ourselves on a different path. Sometimes those changes happen and they turn into the most wonderful things. We share some of those pivotal moments when our lives took a significant turn and how they have played out over time.

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Sometimes we have an idea or plan set in our minds about the trajectory of our lives and then something unexpected happens and we find ourselves on a different path. Sometimes those changes happen and they turn into the most wonderful things. We share some of those pivotal moments when our lives took a significant turn and how they have played out over time.

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