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Growing Pains

Growing Pains

Learning is not growth without reflection The time we take to reflect is when we truly grow on a personal and spiritual level.   Visiting our past observations and experiences, to create our future.  This is when we grow.  Keeping in mind also that when we are learning, it is not automatically synonymous with growth.  Thus, […]

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Good Intentions Are Not Good Enough

Have you ever woken up in the morning ready to go with your plans for the day of things you want to do, of things you want to get done?  Perhaps you want to workout, or you need to call someone, stop by the store?  However, after your day begins you find yourself tired from […]

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nothing binds you except your thoughts; nothing limits you except your fear; and nothing controls you excpet your beliefs

Limiting Beliefs

Limiting Beliefs Today I attended a Blueprint for Success workshop that helped me outline my vision, passion, and purpose.   As I’m in a transitional period in my life, moving from college student to entering the adult world, there is a certain chaos that manifests from the experience.  One of the key things we explored were […]

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All in the Timing

After my sophomore year in college I truly began understanding that time is the most important thing I own.  I personally consider time as my most valuable possession.  However, its not simply enough to state how important something is, but show with your actions.  As the tale goes, actions speak louder than words. Over the […]

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How to Love on Valentines Day

Thank you so much for the feedback on my last post! I’ve gotten quite a few messages, and saw how important the topic is to people.  I will write about depression again in the future, but this post is about love, as valentines day is just around the corner. More specifically the different people that […]

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When the Song Stops Playing

Today I woke up to a mother who loves me unconditionally, a father who is proud of me, and a step-father who is there to support me.  Friends who inspire and motivate me to be the best I can be, and encourage me to do the things I’m passionate about.  I eat healthy, and I’m […]

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It's not our differences that divide us. It's our inability to recognize, accept, and celebrate those differences.- Audre Lorde

Segregated Diversity

According to Merriam-Webster dictionary, a definition of diversity is as follows: “The condition of having or being composed of differing elements.  Variety; especially:  the inclusion of different types of people (as people of different races or cultures) in a group or organization <programs intended to promote diversity in schools>” Inclusion is a key word in […]

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Moving Past Racial Ambiguity

I’ve been debating on how I wanted to go about writing this post.  After a talk I had a few days ago with a regular customer at work, I can’t seem to get it out of my mind.  I also can’t seem to get out of my mind how I grew up, combined with the […]

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5 Values and Qualities for Great Friendships

The Importance of Choosing Your Friends Wisely. Trust is a large part of any relationship, along with caring and support.  When we enter new friendships we’re trying to figure out the other person, and understand them.  We ask them questions, ask ourselves questions, but what are we really trying to get at? Part of knowing […]

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Trust Your Instincts

Intuition. Energy. Awareness.

Have the courage to follow your heart and intuition.  They somehow already know what you truly want to become. Steve Jobs The hesitation, the second guessing that heeds warning signs, and feelings that go against logic is what I call intuition.  You always know.  Deep down you already know your decision, you know what’s the […]

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