A Life Path Unexpected
Kevin Breeding
Husband, Father, Business Advisor & Coach for People Who Believe There is More Than Just Living to Work. Founder of Total Life Blueprint, Mindset Engine, and Catalyst.
A Life Path Unexpected
If you had asked me 20 years ago where I would be today, there is zero chance I would have been right.
In 1995, I was in my fourth year of being a pastor at a local church in Owasso, Oklahoma. My first daughter, Natalee, had just been born. And I was on what I thought was the fast track as a quickly ascending young, spiritual teacher.
My how things have changed. Some on purpose and others in spite of my very best efforts to keep them from happening – but I would not trade the journey for anything.
You see, today I am a husband to Susie, dad to Natalee and Mallory, step-dad to Carlea and Abbie, an aspiring author, emerging life and business coach, and a 25-year veteran of the marketing and advertising world – and at heart, a storyteller, a musician, and dreamer.
There are all sorts of things that I hope to still move forward, however I can honestly say I have never been more at home in my own skin, and more joyful in my daily life path than today.
I am at peace.
Not without hurt; not without challenges; not with sorrows. But today, more than ever before, alive.
It is my most sincere hope that you are as well. That you are loved beyond your wildest dreams and that your life is surrounded with laughter, passion, hope, and joy.
So how did that happen? Simple. I…
- Got honest with myself.
- Made peace with my past.
- Moved as close as possible to my true core beliefs.
- Released influences that needed to be.
- Learned how to unchain my passion.
- Tuned out my own doubt.
- Centered my focus on being true.
- Discovered the ratio of work:live.
- Walked away from legalism.
- Rediscovered laughter.
- Expressed constant gratitude.
- Realized fear is healthy if understood.
- Exercised genuine service.
- Re-engaged the art of being quiet. Often.
It is through this journey that I am awakened. I am postured – forward. upward. outward.
I invite you to come join this life path. The view is spectacular.
Kevin is a husband to Susie, dad to Natalee and Mallory, step-dad to Carlea and Abbie, a life-long musician, avid photographer, political junkie, internet addict, and developing author. Request the free ebook, 99 Ways to Launch You. Connect via Twitter or Facebook or via Linkedin. -
Senior Creative Marketing Professional - Semi Retired
9 年Truly impressive and insightful musings, Kevin. Like you, I find myself in a good place. Though not exactly where had I imagined I'd be some 20 years ago, I'm nevertheless content knowing I'm right smack in the center of God's will and blessed to be sharing life with my bride of 34 years.
Commercial Sales Development at Key Industries
9 年Great piece, Kevin. I truly enjoyed reading it, and I can relate to a lot of it.