Human Doing to Human Being: The Practice of Presence with Kate Merrick ( Part 2 ) (#167)

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Welcome back to Balancing Busy! In Part 2 of my conversation with the insightful Kate Merrick, we’re moving from the profound why of pulling back (shared in Part 1 – don’t miss it!) to the practical how of cultivating lasting presence in our beautifully messy lives.

If you’re tired of feeling like a "human doing" constantly rushing to the next thing, Kate shares tangible strategies and mindset shifts to help you become a "human being" – more engaged, more intentional, and more at peace, even amidst the chaos. We talk about everything from digital boundaries to the power of Sabbath rest, and the wisdom that comes with simply paying attention.

IN THIS EPISODE:

• The permission slip you need to give yourself: Why slowing down is not a luxury, but a necessity.
• Reclaiming the gift of Sabbath: What it really means and how it can be a "chiropractic adjustment for your soul."
• Actionable steps to minimize digital distractions and why Kate says "NO" to most notifications.
• Identifying your personal "presence pullers" – the tangible and intangible things that steal your focus.
• The surprising power of getting "mad" at distraction.
• How to schedule margin without the guilt (and why it took Kate 24 years of motherhood to get there!).
• Wisdom from experience: Learning from mistakes and why we never needed to worry so much.
• Kate’s powerful reminder that our days are numbered and how to live a beautiful, meaningful life without doing all the things.

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RELATED EPISODES AND POSTS YOU’LL LOVE:

• Ep 164: Why Waiting For Permission Is Holding You Back
• Ep 127: How To Stay Balanced
• Ep 160: A Day in the Life- My AM, PM, and Work Routine

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