Companions on the Journey: A tribute to Dan Miller – DWM EP269
02/14/24 • 26 min
In this heartfelt episode of "Doing What Matters," I share an emotional tribute to my mentor and close companion, Dan Miller, who recently passed away.
You will see how Dan’s presence profoundly impacted my life. We discusses the powerful lesson I learned about the value of community and companionship.
I'll tell you about a life-changing event that occurred during my recent 16-day trip, where I had anticipated experiencing travel and recreation. Little did I know that this trip would lead me to profound realizations about companionship and legacy.
As we walk through this episode, I invite you to reflect on the people who have been impactful in your own journey and encourage you to express gratitude to those companions who have made a lasting impression.
I have a valuable resource to help you explore your own values and needs in order to understand the kind of legacy you want to leave behind.
You can download it at https://www.therealifeprocess.com/needsandvalues.
Enjoy the episode.
On This Episode:
00:00 Discussing companionship, tribute to mentor, personal discovery.
04:17 Dan Miller's importance, health, and pancreatic cancer.
07:57 Focus on legacy and personal growth journey.
10:23 Attending conference for community and positive energy.
14:42 Tears of joy, finding belonging in community.
18:30 Grateful for Dan's mentorship and supportive community.
21:10 Legacy of building relationships and companionship passion.
24:42 Reflect on values, impact, and carry forward.
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Teresa McCloy is the founder and creator of the REALIFE Process®. The REALIFE Process® is dedicated to equipping others and providing community, training, tools and resources,in order to cultivate both personal and professional development and growth. Teresa’s mission is to see individuals and groups grow in self awareness, develop sustainable rhythms, and increase their influence and impact at the intersection of faith and work in their everyday life story.
In this heartfelt episode of "Doing What Matters," I share an emotional tribute to my mentor and close companion, Dan Miller, who recently passed away.
You will see how Dan’s presence profoundly impacted my life. We discusses the powerful lesson I learned about the value of community and companionship.
I'll tell you about a life-changing event that occurred during my recent 16-day trip, where I had anticipated experiencing travel and recreation. Little did I know that this trip would lead me to profound realizations about companionship and legacy.
As we walk through this episode, I invite you to reflect on the people who have been impactful in your own journey and encourage you to express gratitude to those companions who have made a lasting impression.
I have a valuable resource to help you explore your own values and needs in order to understand the kind of legacy you want to leave behind.
You can download it at https://www.therealifeprocess.com/needsandvalues.
Enjoy the episode.
On This Episode:
00:00 Discussing companionship, tribute to mentor, personal discovery.
04:17 Dan Miller's importance, health, and pancreatic cancer.
07:57 Focus on legacy and personal growth journey.
10:23 Attending conference for community and positive energy.
14:42 Tears of joy, finding belonging in community.
18:30 Grateful for Dan's mentorship and supportive community.
21:10 Legacy of building relationships and companionship passion.
24:42 Reflect on values, impact, and carry forward.
IMPORTANT LINKS:
https://www.therealifeprocess.com/needsandvalues
https://www.therealifeprocess.com/join
Coach Certification Link
https://www.therealifeprocess.com/
FREE RESOURCES:
Take the FREE Intro to Needs & Values Assessment
Ready to discover what uniquely matters to YOU? CLICK HERE to take our FREE Intro to the Needs & Values Assessment.
FREE Download: 4 Steps to Simplify Your Calendar
Ready to uncover more time on your calendar? This FREE download will help you remove what doesn’t matter, so you have space for what does. Click here to get this FREE resource!
Get to know the story behind the REALIFE Process® through our film, Rested Success!
CLICK HERE to watch the 15-minute documentary film where you’ll hear Teresa’s story, how the REALIFE Process® began and developed, plus how our Certified Facilitators are using the Process in the work that they do.
OTHER RESOURCES:
Check out our YouTube Channel!
Prefer to watch AND listen? Check out our YouTube channel for the podcast episode on video! Make sure to subscribe so you get all the latest updates.
My Book Link
My book, Do What Matters, is available NOW! Banish busyness and discover a new way of being productive around what truly matters. Learn more at DoWhatMattersBook.com.
LifeMapping Tools
Would you life to discover Life Mapping tools to help you recognize and respond to God in your Story. Check out these tools here https://www.onelifemaps.com/
JOIN OUR COMMUNITY & CONNECT WITH ME:
Become part of the FREE REALIFE Process® Community! Connect with Teresa and other podcast listeners, plus find additional content to help you discover your best REALIFE.
Connect with your host, Teresa McCloy, on:
Facebook - The REALIFE Process® with Teresa McCloy
Instagram – teresa.mccloy
LinkedIn – teresamccloy
About Teresa McCloy:
Teresa McCloy is the founder and creator of the REALIFE Process®. The REALIFE Process® is dedicated to equipping others and providing community, training, tools and resources,in order to cultivate both personal and professional development and growth. Teresa’s mission is to see individuals and groups grow in self awareness, develop sustainable rhythms, and increase their influence and impact at the intersection of faith and work in their everyday life story.
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OTHER RESOURCES:
Check out our YouTube Channel!
Prefer to watch AND listen? Check out our YouTube channel for the podcast episode on video! Make sure to subscribe so you get all the latest updates.
My Book Link
My book, Do What Matters, is available NOW! Banish busyness and discover a new way of being productive around what truly matters. Learn more at DoWhatMattersBook.com.
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Take the FREE Intro to Needs & Values Assessment
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Get to know the story behind the REALIFE Process® through our film, Rested Success!
CLICK HERE to watch the 15-minute documentary film where you’ll hear Teresa’s story, how the REALIFE Process® began and developed, plus how our Certified Facilitators are using the Process in the work that they do.
OTHER RESOURCES:
Check out our YouTube Channel!
Prefer to watch AND listen? Check out our YouTube channel for the podcast episode on video! Make sure to subscribe so you get all the latest updates.
My Book Link
My book, Do What Matters, is available NOW! Banish busyness and discover a new way of being productive around what truly matters. Learn more at DoWhatMattersBook.com.
LifeMapping Tools
Would you life to discover Life Mapping tools to help you recognize and respond to God in your Story. Check out these tools here https://www.onelifemaps.com/
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