Marilyn Robinson: How To Design Your Life

“You come to a fork in the road, and life always gives you forks. There is never a straight path.”

-Marilyn Robinson

Marilyn Robinson: Design Your Life

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Losing one’s parent at 10 years old definitely qualifies as a bump in the road.

But Marilyn Robinson has navigated this and other bumps with seeming ease. Her perspective on life is optimistic and take charge. She moves through many life phases as if it were a neighborhood walk. Something is always evolving, changing and blooming. You just have to look for it.

From home schooling to a successful career, Marilyn’s story is a reminder that change is inevitable, and how we respond to it defines our path. She emphasizes that every challenge presents an opportunity for growth.

‘You own your life,’ is a wonderful guiding mantra for all of us.

Join us for this inspiring conversation that encourages listeners to reflect on their own experiences and find the good in the bad. Whether you’re navigating personal challenges or career shifts, Marilynne’s story will inspire you to embrace change with grace and optimism. Tune in now and discover the lessons that can be learned from life’s bumps in the road.

Marilyn Robinson On Designing Your Life

 

 

“You come to a fork in the road, and life always gives you forks. There is never a straight path.”

 

“I look at it as an opportunity and challenge.”

 

“There’s always a good thing, you know, and it’s either a lesson or a new opportunity.”

 

“You own your life.”

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Bump in the Road

Everyone hits a bump in the road. The question becomes: What do you do with it?

I share stories about how people experience, manage and navigate life's bumps, hopefully using them as a pivot into a more conscious and meaningful life.