Freedom Taught Me Where I Truly Belong

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Have you ever had to walk away from something to truly understand its value? That's exactly what happened when I packed my "hippie Honda" and left Tennessee for a 22-month journey of self-discovery in Florida, only to find myself coming full circle back to the home and husband I'd left behind.

This powerful homecoming story reveals how separation became the unlikely catalyst for saving our marriage. Against all advice from friends and family who believed our relationship was beyond repair, my husband Roger and I discovered that our time apart allowed us each to focus on our own growth rather than trying to "fix" one another. 

The contrast between living in someone else's space versus returning to my own home highlighted what I'd taken for granted – the freedom to move around my own space without explanation, to garden without permission, to simply exist in privacy. These revelations align beautifully with the Taoist philosophy I embrace: build your connection with spirit first, establish financial stability second, and only then focus on relationships with others.

What makes our reconciliation different is that we're not returning to old patterns. We're creating something entirely new by applying the lessons we've learned during our time apart. Roger and I both recognized that we needed to work on ourselves individually before we could truly connect as partners. Now, we're excited to share our journey in real-time, demonstrating how two people can transform a struggling relationship when they place spiritual connection at the center.

Whether you're facing relationship challenges or simply feeling disconnected from your authentic self, this episode offers hope that sometimes going through life's "blender" is exactly what makes things smoother on the other side. Have you ever discovered something valuable by losing it first? I'd love to hear your story!

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