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I Am Growing
Mindset truly makes all the difference in the world! Over the past couple of years, I embarked on a personal journey to understand my...
May 30, 20232 min read
Storymakers and My Growth
Over 20 years ago, I was part of a small group of authors called ldsindieauthorpress (or something like that). Then we decided to change...
May 26, 20232 min read
Grow
What does the phrase "Let Yourself Grow" really mean? During May, I'm on a hunt to find out.
May 9, 20232 min read
A Post For Me: UNAUTHORED LETTERS Timeline
Sometimes we get lost and can only see the immediate moment. However, a pause to really look can change the view.
May 3, 20233 min read
Weeding Out the Bad So Good Can Grow
The beauty of nature is undeniable. From the vibrant colors of wildflowers to the peacefulness of an untouched landscape, there's...
Apr 27, 20232 min read
Weed Out the Lies
Words surround me like seeds. To grow requires planting. To plant requires preparation. To prepare requires pulling out the weeds.
Apr 7, 20232 min read
Life Lessons: What a Book Can Do!
Books can change lives! Most likely, you already know that. Probably because of the beloved books in your life that have already done...
Mar 24, 20235 min read
My Story: An Essential Question Answered through Family History
At the end of Sanders' Starfish, Rebecca shares these lines: "...I read my father's journal. [Before] I read parts of it, but I never...
Mar 16, 20233 min read
Where Am I Essential?
If you have already read LIES A PLACE, then you have discovered one of my favorite quotes by Marcus Aurelius:
“Think of yourself as dead.
Mar 8, 20232 min read
Life Lessons: What Does Love Look Like?
I have been around people who seem like loving is just an innate gift that they share easily with others. For me, it's not always so...
Feb 11, 20233 min read
Love Reaches Deep
Outside my comfort zone, I feel vulnerable. When I feel vulnerable, I need extra self-love. For me, this self-love means caring for my...
Feb 3, 20231 min read
Last Call: January Wrap-Up
This month has been more fun than I would have imagined. Thank you to all who have participated in the month's activities. Currently,...
Jan 30, 20233 min read
Life Lessons: How Do You Learn?
When I was young, I made a mistake. My guess is you did too. When we are learning something new, in some form or fashion, we all make...
Jan 11, 20234 min read
2023 Celebration
Have you ever had a year you've been waiting to jump into? Not so much because of all that lies ahead (although that can be exciting) but...
Jan 5, 20232 min read
The Missing Piece
On Friday, March 27, 2020, while practicing social distancing (on a day that would end with a call for sheltering), I set out to get some...
Mar 30, 20204 min read
Courage, Confidence, and the Ability to Change
2016 has been an interesting year for me. I have had a lot of high moments and a lot of low moments. This last week hit me with more lows th
Oct 22, 20162 min read
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