Modern Athenas

A Year by the Sea, by Joan Anderson In the year following a separation from her husband, Joan weathers loneliness and makes new beginnings. She spends intentional time reflecting and discovering her needs, possibly for the first time in decades since becoming a wife and mother. She learns through all of her trials in the year by the sea, that there is great value in individuality. Joan’s toughness, drive, perseverance and vulnerability makes her a Modern Athena.INDEX00:00-04:49Intro and Background of the Book04:50-07:39Sit Still and Hear the Answers07:40-12:42Visiting the Seals12:43-17:50Taking Chances17:51-19:56Joan’s Relationship with Her Husband19:57-23:22Change23:23-27:19Minimalism27:20-34:33Meeting Joanie Erickson: Not looking back, Obscuring yourself34:34-45:44Meeting Joanie Erickson: Friends who Feed You, Leaving Space, Mentors, Beach Glass45:45-49:01Recommendation of Patience49:02-52:34The Water Heater and Clamming52:35-56:38A Parade of Guests56:39-58:49Joan’s Reflection on the Year58:50-1:01:20Joan