I am a reforming perfectionist, reforming being the keyword. Change in our relationships with ourselves is a vital part of being human. It requires vulnerability, acceptance, and compassion. I’ve gone through phases of comparing myself to others and […]
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When one’s expectations are reduced to zero, one really appreciates everything one does have. – Stephen Hawking I used to live in a world crowded with expectations. I had expectations of others, expectations of society, and expectations of
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I finally figured out the only reason to be alive is to enjoy it. ― Rita Mae Brown In 1999 I was the most cynical, negative, and pessimistic person you could ever hope to meet. My life motto
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It’s a helluva start, being able to recognize what makes you happy. – Lucille Ball There have been many things that I’ve chased in my life: certifications, promotions, friendships, health, security, clarity, confidence… the list goes on. It’s
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Doing one thing at a time. That’s the most practical definition of the word Zen. In other words, Zen equals focus. Think of all the pictures that you might associate with the term Zen (peace, clarity, strength) and
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I don’t believe that rebellion is something that you grow out of, get over, or rise above. I believe if you’re born with a rebellious nature then it will always be a part of you, channeling forth from
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Are you the author of your story? Or, are you letting someone else hold the pen? If my sister’s life were a movie, turning 30 should have been the happy ending. Raised in a rural farming community, my
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All of our unhappiness comes from our inability to be alone. – Jean de la Bruyere Being alone and being lonely are not the same thing. I am used to spending time alone. I’ve been single for years
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If we did all the things we are capable of, we would literally astound ourselves. – Thomas A Edison The journey to personal empowerment is not a distant dream or a lofty ideal—it’s an everyday commitment. While many
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I went through a divorce during the Social Media Age. It can be rough having your life thrown out of balance, but then looking on Facebook and feeling like you are the only unhappy person in a sea
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In our journey through life, moments arise where stagnation sets in, and there’s an underlying need to revamp our existence. The desire to renew your life is neither a fleeting wish nor an unattainable dream; it’s an actionable
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