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When You Crack Yourself Up: Just Say Thank You
I did it again. That thing I do when someone is kind and unexpectedly compliments me. It doesn’t matter if it’s about something innocuous or deeply personal, if I’m caught off guard I might babble. A lot. I wonder if the dear lady who simply wanted to express her admiration for my skirt understood. I Continue reading
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Quiet Confidence
I had a strange moment the other day. It happened while I brushed my teeth…but I promise this isn’t a disclosure about personal hygiene or bathroom humor. I should clarify. Disclosure, yes. But I’m not telling on myself. It’s a story with a resonate undertone about the power of quiet confidence – a desirable quality. Continue reading
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You’re No Keanu!
If you’d ever asked me if I might write a blog post based on a purported quote from Keanu Reeves, I would’ve laughed at you. I mean…no disrespect…but it wasn’t until I rummaged around in my quote pile (mess, hoard, chaos, clutter, jumble – you pick the word you like – any/all apply) and found Continue reading
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My Life, My Happiness
I know writer Hunter S. Thompson was an intriguing and controversial figure. I’ve found those two words – the adjectives ‘intriguing and ‘controversial’ – to be frequent descriptors when I think about him. I love reading about people who spent their lives stirring things up. 😉 It doesn’t mean I condone the behaviors or actions, but Continue reading
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Triumph Tale
With permission, I invite you to into a Triumph Tale about a former client (and yes, I’ve changed her name and identifiable details). When I asked if I could write about a recent transformative experience, “Maria” laughed, fairly certain no such growth had occurred. I disagreed. Proud of her for finding her way, I told Continue reading
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One Foot…in Front of the Other
Moving through the middle is the hardest part… Continue reading
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Shine On…
I love the phrase “You Do You”… Continue reading
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The Yodas Don’t Lie
My Yodas have spoken: Do it Anyway. Encouragement when I needed it the most. Continue reading
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Creativity and Professor Plum
Wisdom from a beloved professor…’write or die’… Continue reading
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Love, Magic, Wonder
Three words that matter most to me… Continue reading
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At the Barbeque
The power of a heartfelt compliment. Continue reading
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Confident – From the Inside Out
Empowerment and encouragement to be confident without relying on external validation. Continue reading
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