encouragement
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Being a Rainbow in Someone’s Cloud: Jesse’s Legacy
They say the largest and brightest stars in the sky burn more quickly than smaller stars. Apparently when a star is vast, it burns hydrogen fuel much more quickly than a smaller star. The result is a massive, brilliant star… Continue reading
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Finding Purpose in Grief: A Reflection on Life’s Priorities
One lesson this summer taught me is this: death often comes when we least expect it, and when it arrives we want more time with the people and things that matter. And we want to spend less time doing the… Continue reading
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Finding Hope in Hard Times: A Personal Journey
Hey blog family! I want to begin this post by expressing my gratitude to you. Thank you for continuing to check my site for new posts. Thank you for going back to read older posts when you didn’t find new… Continue reading
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Embracing Uncertainty: A Path to Self-Transformation
It is undeniable that self-transformation can be difficult, painful, and challenging. When one considers what transformation is at it’s core – complete change – it is no wonder making a true shift in your life takes time and effort; which… Continue reading
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Defining Yourself Beyond Your Mistakes
Friday night I watched a documentary about Kobe Bryant that made me question if we’re remembered more for our triumphs or our mistakes. Bryant was arguably one of the greatest basketball players of all time. He won five NBA championships,… Continue reading
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Navigating the Messy Middle of Personal Growth
When choosing to become a different version of yourself you experience highs and lows. There are moments of unwavering confidence that this was the right decision. Moments you feel free. Moments you can’t imagine any other way to be. There… Continue reading
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From Captivity to Freedom: The Path of Self-Discovery
In my third post, “Embrace Change: Finding the You You Haven’t Met Yet,” I mentioned advice a career coach gave me that I’ve been turning in my mind ever since. She said, “The old you has to die for the… Continue reading
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Harnessing Your Mind: Lessons from a Fitness Journey
On Friday nights in the 90s my brother and I were watching Moesha on UPN. I’ll never forget the episode when Moesha and her best friends Kim, Niecy, and Hakeem are talking about their upcoming visit to a prospective college… Continue reading
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Facing Uncertainty After Quitting Your Job
At the end of June, I panicked. The trigger? Checking my bank account balance. My final direct deposit hit. Half a month’s pay for half a month’s work. Seeing that number made everything real. I remember thinking, “Girl, you really… Continue reading
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Embrace Change: Finding the You You Haven’t Met
“Maybe you were a memoirist.” Ezra shrugged. “But identity changes all the time, I’ve found. There’s a few more ‘yous’ you haven’t met yet.” – A Love Song for Ricki Wilde, by Tia Williams Summer 2024 When I first quit… Continue reading
Jeanine Thomas 