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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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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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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
Jeanine Thomas 