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Finding her Calling as a Doula Shaina Tranquilino August 6, 2024
Michelle had always known she was meant to help people, but it wasn't until she stumbled upon an article about doulas that her purpose truly crystallized. The idea of supporting women through the transformative experience of childbirth resonated with her deeply. She enrolled in a training program, immersing herself in the world of birth support. After months of preparation, the day finally arrived for her first real birth. The call came at dawn. A woman named Clara was in labor, and her midwife, aware that this would be Michelle's first experience, reassured her that she had full confidence in her abilities. Michelle's heart raced as she grabbed her bag of essentials and rushed to Clara's home.
When she arrived, Clara was pacing the living room, her partner, Jake, by her side. The midwife, Nancy, greeted Michelle with a warm smile and introduced her to the expecting couple. Clara's face was a mixture of pain and determination, and Jake's eyes were filled with a combination of excitement and fear.
"Hi, Clara. Hi, Jake. I'm Michelle, and I'm here to support you through this. Whatever you need, I'm here," she said, her voice as steady as she could make it.
Clara nodded, gripping Michelle's hand tightly as another contraction took hold. Michelle guided her through breathing exercises, her calm presence a balm to Clara's frayed nerves. Time seemed to blur as the contractions came and went. Michelle's world narrowed to the rhythms of Clara's labor, the ebb and flow of her breaths, the strength and vulnerability in her eyes.
As the hours passed, Clara's labor intensified. She moved between different positions, with Michelle and Jake providing constant support. Michelle wiped Clara's brow, whispered words of encouragement, and held her hand through every surge of pain. She marveled at Clara's strength, the primal power of her body bringing new life into the world.
At one point, Michelle found herself alone with Clara in the dimly lit bedroom. Clara's eyes locked onto hers, a silent plea for reassurance.
"You are doing so amazing, Clara. Your body knows exactly what to do. Just trust it," Michelle whispered.
Clara nodded, tears of pain and gratitude mingling on her cheeks. In that moment, Michelle felt a profound connection, not just to Clara, but to all the women who had ever given birth, to the timeless cycle of life.
Finally, the moment came. Clara, with a fierce determination, pushed one last time, and a cry filled the room. The baby, red and wrinkled, emerged into the world, and Michelle's heart swelled with awe. Clara collapsed back onto the pillows, exhausted but radiant, as the midwife placed the baby on her chest.
Michelle watched, tears streaming down her face, as Clara and Jake gazed at their newborn with wonder and love. She knew, in that instant, that this was her calling. To witness such raw beauty, to support and empower women through one of the most profound experiences of their lives—there was nothing else she wanted to do.
As she stepped outside into the cool morning air, Michelle felt a sense of peace and purpose she had never known before. The sun was just beginning to rise, casting a golden glow over the world. She took a deep breath, the crisp air filling her lungs, and smiled. She was a doula, and she had found her place in the world.
Starting Over Shaina Tranquilino August 11, 2024
After his tech startup collapsed, leaving him with empty pockets and a bruised ego, Max Sullivan wasn’t sure what to do next. The failure had been public and humiliating—what was supposed to revolutionize the industry had barely left a mark. The pressure to deliver on grand promises had led to risky decisions, and when the funding dried up, so did his dreams.
Max retreated to his small, coastal hometown, a place he hadn’t visited since he left for Silicon Valley over a decade ago. The town had changed little, its sleepy streets and familiar faces offering a stark contrast to the fast-paced world he had left behind. At first, it was meant to be a temporary stay—a place to lick his wounds and figure out his next move. But as the days turned into weeks, Max found himself drawn to the simplicity of life there, the way people cared about their community and the environment.
It was during a walk along the beach, watching the waves roll in under a gray sky, that inspiration struck. Max noticed the plastic litter scattered along the shore, tangled in the seaweed, and remembered a conversation he’d overheard in a café a few days earlier about the town’s struggles with waste management. The idea hit him like a lightning bolt: what if he could combine his tech expertise with a focus on sustainability? What if he could create something small, something meaningful, right here?
Max started small, with just a single product—a solar-powered, autonomous beach-cleaning robot. He used his savings to build a prototype, working out of his parents’ garage like he had when he was a teenager. The robot, affectionately named “Sunny,” was designed to sift through sand, collecting debris and sorting it for recycling. It was a modest project, far from the grand ventures of his past, but it felt right.
When Max introduced Sunny to the town, the response was immediate. Locals were intrigued, then excited. They watched as the little robot roved the beaches, quietly doing its job, and the impact was undeniable. The beaches became cleaner, and people started talking about how they could do more to protect their environment. Max was invited to speak at the town hall, where he shared his vision for a line of eco-friendly, tech-driven solutions that could be scaled for other communities.
Word spread beyond the town’s borders. A regional news outlet picked up the story, dubbing Max the “Green Innovator,” and soon, he was fielding calls from environmental groups, local governments, and even some investors who saw potential in his small venture. Max was careful this time, determined not to repeat the mistakes of his past. He kept the business lean, focusing on quality and sustainability over rapid growth.
As orders for Sunny rolled in from other coastal towns, Max expanded his product line—solar-powered compost bins, smart irrigation systems for community gardens, and even a portable desalination unit for areas affected by water shortages. Each new product was born from the same principle: technology should serve the planet, not exploit it.
Within a year, Max’s new venture, “EcoTech,” was not just surviving but thriving. It wasn’t the billion-dollar empire he once dreamed of, but it was something better—something he was proud of. Max had found success, not in the way he had expected, but in a way that felt deeply fulfilling. The community rallied around him, and EcoTech became a symbol of what was possible when innovation met purpose.
Max still walked along the beach most evenings, watching the sunset with Sunny humming along beside him. He had learned that setbacks weren’t the end; they were just the beginning of a new path. And this path, though winding and unexpected, had led him to a place where he could truly make a difference.
Enjoy the day. Life isn’t short, the problem is that we just start to live to late(@gustavohenao) we deserve to do what we love not just on weekends. I love my work but I love other things. The job I have doesn’t define who I am. #profissaoandorinha #teamway #impactar #impactarpessoas #beach #beachtime #doWhatYouLove #weGrowByLiftingOthers #emprendedores #entrepeneur #entrepreneurlife #happylife #yogaartsanddreams (at Passeio Marítimo de Oeiras)
Almoço #eggcellent para começar o dia. Ovos de qualidade para um almoço de qualidade. #eggs #lunch #bewithfriends #profissaoandorinha #emprendedores #entrepeneur #entrepreneurlife #constroiAVidaQueQueres (at Eggcellent)
“The ones who loves you will never leave you. Even if there are hundred reasons to give up, they will find one reason to hold on.” A dam can hold strongly for more than 10000 years resisting to rain, wind, storms, and blazing heat. Be like a dam. Be strong whatever happens in your life. You will resiste more than you know. #BeStrong #LiveTheLifeYouWant #BuiltYourDream #PedrogaoPequeno #BuiltMyLife #Quotes #BeADam #builtmylife #ProfissaoAndorinha #teamway #Stronger (at Barragem do Cabril, Pedrógão Grande)
Where you like to stay? Do you want to grow and become a better person? Exceed yourself and become your best version.
If you want to grow in society you have to do different things. You have to read the right books, be with the best people that teaches you how to become more intelligent financially and friendly.
Turkish:
Hedefi, amacı ve vizyonu olan insanların drama için zamanları yok. Onun yerine tüm enerjilerini yaratıcılığa verirler ve pozitif bir hayata odaklanırlar.
There are inside us the possibility of living a life with purpose. What do you wanna do for your life?
I think there is anything else to say. The image shows everything.
Great lesson from Robert Kiyosaki
The power inside you is amazing. Believe in yourself, find your core, find yourself and the world is yours. #entrepreneur #entrepreneurlife #empreendedorismo #empreendendo #teamway #profissaoandorinha #buildthelifeyouwant #buildthelifeyoulove https://www.instagram.com/p/B0TYc3RFGLB/?igshid=hcubxkakwa8h
Chance yourself and you’ll change the world
Don’t leave until tomorrow the dreams you can create today
O ser humano é todo emocional. Dizemos que somos racionais mas pomos a parte racional a funcionar porque os medos começam a funcionar. E medos = Parte Emocional.
Deixamos de investir em algo que queremos muito pelos medos. Deixamo-nos prender por eles. Não arriscamos numa relação por medo de sofrer, não arriscamos em lutar pela profissão que amamos por medo de não a alcançar, deixamos de viver por medo de sofrer. E assim vivemos em modo sobrevivência até a morte. Gandhi disse “vivemos como se nunca fôssemos morrer e morremos como se nunca vivêssemos”.
Desprende te dos medos, larga o que te prende, o que te agarra, o que te atrasa, o que te abranda. Nós estamos cá na Terra para viver, para experienciar, para crescer e lutar pelo nosso propósito de vida. Nem todos temos de casar e ter filhos, nem todos podem gostar de azul, nem todos podem querer um trabalho das 9h às 18h, nem todos podem querer viver em função de outro. MAS TODOS TEMOS O DIREITO DE SER FELIZES!!!
