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“Girl, You’ve Gotten So Strong!”
I left the gym yesterday with a smile on my face. Not because I had my best workout. Not because I hit a personal record. But because of something someone said to me as we were leaving class. One of the ladies at the gym walked over and said, “Girl, you’ve gotten so strong!” She…
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Small Islands, Smalls Joys, Real Life
Lately, when real life feels a little loud, I’ve been sneaking away to my tiny island on Animal Crossing—a game I play on my Nintendo Switch. I started out in a flimsy tent, but now my little character has a real house with a bunny rug, a bunny vanity, and a cozy corner that weirdly…
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In a Blink of an Eye
The other day, my daughter and I spent some time cleaning her room. What started as a simple task turned into a quiet little moment of letting go. We made three piles as we went through her things—keep, donate, and give away. My daughter has always loved collecting things… a habit she probably picked up…
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Purposeful Living at 45: Navigating Emotions, Finding Faith, and Embracing Change
In 2023, I turned forty five… FORTY FIVE! And for some reason, my mind and my heart were not at peace. I have always been OK with turning a year older; but turning 45 hit me differently. Maybe because I was feeling under the weather that day. I thought a nap and some OTC meds…