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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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Transform Your Life: Faith, Gratitude, and Resilience
The most important things needed to live a good life are simple. While these tools are easy to understand, they also can be easy to forget under pressure. I’ve certainly forgotten them in “woe is me” moments and have needed… Continue reading
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Breaking the Cycle: Healing from Maternal Anger
My relationship with my mother is complex. Sometimes I don’t understand it. On one hand I know she loves me dearly, and craves connection with me. On that same hand I know I love her, and crave connection with her,… Continue reading
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Should Where You Live Dictate Quality of Life?
In my neighborhood the birds begin to chirp when the sun rises and they continue to chirp until it sets. Go on a walk and you’ll be greeted by sapling trees and you’ll also see a stray forgotten chip bag… Continue reading
Jeanine Thomas 