personal growth
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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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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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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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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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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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Lessons from a Car Accident: Trusting Your Instincts
Earlier today I was in a car accident. I remember everything that happened up until the moment of impact clearly. I was sitting at a red light waiting for the light to turn green. “Blessed and Highly Favored” by the… Continue reading
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Transforming Disappointment into Growth: My Blogging Journey
I have a confession to make: I am finding it difficult to keep blogging. It stems from disappointment. My blogging journey hasn’t been meeting my expectations. I looked up the word disappointment to make sure it is an accurate word… 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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Redefining Identity: Life Beyond Work
If I have learned anything during my break from work, it is this: life is more than work. And while life is more than work, it is so easy to be defined by what you do. One of the first… Continue reading
Jeanine Thomas 