"Don't give up for one more day." - BTallent Disneys Pocahontas - "You think you own whatever land you land on. The Earth is just a dead thing you can claim." - "But I know every rock and tree and creature has a life, has a spirit, has a name." - "Listen with your heart, you will understand." - "I'd rather die tomorrow than live a hundred years without knowing you." - "This is the path I choose, Father. What will yours be?" (During John Smith's execution)

Change is constant, and attitude is everything. I stay grounded by anchoring into purpose; embracing adaptability; and trusting the work I'm doing.

When things felt uncertain, I narrowed my focus to what I could control: my work ethic, my attitude, my preparation, and how I showed up for my team. That daily consistency created stability when everything else felt unpredictable.

During periods of uncertainty, I stayed grounded by returning to what I could control-my breath through yoga, strong organization and time management, and a steadfast commitment to leading with humanity, especially during fiscally unstable times.

During a period of significant personal and professional change, what grounded me was learning to anchor my sense of progress in what I was building and what impact it was having, not in who was recognizing it. Grounding came from staying aligned with my values and continuing to create work and relationships that could endure even as structures around me were in flux.

What helped ground me during times of change was my sister and mother. Having someone to talk to about what was going on, along with the advice and motivation they offered, helped me rethink my situation and inspired me to work toward improving our lives.

To find stability during change, I focused on building my distress tolerance and flexibility. I kept a research mindset instead of becoming rigid in my being right only to find out how much truth I had missed putting up a suppressive psychological wall against conversations that had challenging components. I took what truth I could that would improve the future, and set boundaries against part of the change my foresight suggested would leave things even worse.

When life shifts, I anchor myself in what is essential: my faith, my core values, my purpose, and the people who matter most. That focus is my stability.

I moved to the USA in mid-2023. It was a big change - starting a 9-month intense Masters degree while simultaneously trying to find a job. Good ol' honest hard work, and constant communication with my people - my family, and close friends, kept me grounded and motivated.

2025 has brought more change in instability in my life than ever. My biggest source of energy has been my faith and my yoga gong sessions. Through deep meditation, I was able not only to get familiar with myself, but Also gained some clarity with regards to who I really am and what am I not willing to compromise with going forward. Now I feel like I still stronger than ever, and I even renewed my company from the light alumina business solutions to the rising from the ashes, bird Phoenix Employer Solutions LLC you move along in your personal journeys, and I hope that each one of us discover our destiny sooner rather than later.

I moved half way across the country for my husband's job, and there were no openings in our new area for a high school Spanish teacher. I found a job as a home office life underwriter, and loved it. That was in 1973. I am still in the insurance and benefits industry, having owned and run (now with my sons and grandson) our family benefits administration company since 1992. I am looking forward to retirement, but not 100%.

Stability isn't waiting to feel ready; it's stepping up, finishing what you start, and treating every challenge as a chance to grow.

It's my comeback season. My setbacks are in my rearview mirror and are behind me.

I found stability during change by never giving up, believing in myself, and surrounding myself with positive people.

I found stability by anchoring myself in my values, my experience, and my willingness to keep learning; even when the path felt uncertain. Trusting what I had already built gave me the confidence to navigate what was new and challenging.

My deep roots in my culture, tradition, my global upbringing, my personal experiences in life during my teen years, my family combined with a self-built, independent journey that shaped my identity, discipline, and purpose as an artist and leader.

Staying open-minded and letting go of control grounded me. You can't plan everything, sometimes you just have to jump in, take it step by step, and not miss the opportunities that arrive unexpectedly.

What grounds me isn't visibility or titles; it's the steady, behind-the-scenes work of making systems humane and experiences meaningful for those navigating them.

Stability came from trusting my judgment and leading with my values, regardless of external pressure. Once I stayed aligned with myself, everything else became clearer.

This is not the end of my story - it is the end of the preface. The first true chapters begins now and I hold the pen.

Almost two years ago I walked out of a job I'd been at 18 years. A job I loved doing with amazing coworkers. A job where I had no idea I was being lied to. I didn't know what was next, I just knew I couldn't remain where I was. I learned that sometimes the best paths aren't planned; they're discovered. Life began to offer opportunities that led to starting my own business, where I get to continue to immerse myself in work that inspires me.

I have experienced transitional years brimming with major life changes. During these times, I find stability through the love in my soul. My life may be changing, but the hobbies and experiences my soul loves are constant. I will always find joy and peace dancing, hiking, and meditating. When life is in flux, these activities strengthen my soul giving me the fortitude to handle life's changes.

I've been grounded through life's changes by the remarkable women around me; mentors who became friends, caregivers who serve quietly, and my brave daughter, Cassandra, a cancer survivor who now leads and mentors young women. I'm especially grateful for Dr. Amanda House, Paige, Cassandra, and the dedicated staff at Essentia Health. My advocacy journey began in the 1980s, when I witnessed the silent struggles of seniors in rural Minnesota. Later, working in early childhood development, I saw grandparents stepping in to raise grandchildren amid addiction and family crisis. Their strength, and the leadership of advocates like former Senator Becky Lourey, deepened my commitment to lifting unheard voices. As a single mother who returned to school and is now completing my MBA at 65, I've learned that stability comes from purpose. Today, that purpose fuels my next chapter: launching Twin Ports Health Talks and hosting the Aging Symposium on Elder Law and Healthcare to help families navigate aging with clarity, dignity, and hope. Service has always been my steady ground and it continues to guide every step forward.

What grounded me was honoring my healing instead of rushing my growth. Small pauses, prayer, and presence became my anchors through uncertainty.

When trauma changed my path, I built stability by refusing to let it define my ending. I chose to make it the foundation for strength, meaning, and service.

During a season of significant transition, I found stability through my faith in God and the unwavering support of my community. Staying rooted spiritually and surrounded by people who encouraged and uplifted me allowed me to navigate change with clarity and peace.

The meaning of integrity is doing the right thing even when no one is watching. During times of change, you lean into your strong moral principals, the rules you know and live by, and you get it done! You learn as you go but you also keep the stability of your company by keeping the operations running status quo.