Hi there friends!

Did you know this month is International Underground Railroad month? In 2019, Maryland and Michigan were the first to declare this month a holiday because it was the month two of the most well-known freedom seekers of the Underground Railroad, Frederick Douglass and Harriet Tubman, escaped from slavery. While there are some well-known people who were brave trailblazers during such a dark time in history, it was more common for those involved in the Underground Railroad to have kept it a secret because it was dangerous work aiding freedom seekers.

When we first moved to our farmhouse in 2018, locals mentioned to us our home was a station on the Underground Railroad which naturally led me to digging into the history of not only our home but also the small farming community. Since beginning my research, I have uncovered our township was in fact an active part of the Underground Railroad through church congregations that were led by staunch abolitionists as well as locals who participated in abolitionist groups. And wouldn’t you know these activists were tied to those who lived in our home.

Over the next three weeks, I’ll be sharing the history of our home on the Grounded in the Middle Podcast. Begin today with Part 1 and be sure to subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss out on next week’s episode. After listening in to today’s episode, will you give it a quick review? By doing so, you will be helping this podcast reach other listeners just like you. And don’t forget, be sure to stay in touch with me on Instagram @farmhousestoryteller and subscribe to the farmhouse storyteller journal at farmhousestoryteller.com where you will get to see more of what life is like out here in the middle.

xo,

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A Blueprint for Intentional Living – Grounded in the Middle.

In this episode of the Grounded in the Middle podcast, we dive into the transformative power of identifying your non-negotiables and living with intention. Discover how setting boundaries can protect your happiness, from learning to say no, to disconnecting from technology, and being fully present with loved ones. We'll explore ways to ground yourself in nature, find passion in daily activities, connect meaningfully with others, and make the most out of mundane moments. Join us as we provide practical tips and personal stories to help you create a more intentional and fulfilling life. Post Show Homework: 1.Identify your non-negotiables 2.Be intentional in everything you do. Five ways to become more rooted in who you are today 1.Disconnect 2.Ground yourself 3.Find a Passion 4.Connect with others 5. Make the most out of the mundane moments Follow me on IG + FB Step into the country at Farmhousestoryteller.com

1. A Blueprint for Intentional Living 40:04
2. Rebecca George, Author Do The Thing 35:27
3. Dr. Alan Weissenbacher, The Brain Change Program 24:03
4. Chevonne O'Shaughnessy, Filmmaker, Co-Founder and President of American Cinema 41:32
5. June Update from the Middle-Pressing forward into who you are today 32:12

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