Tag: #CourageToBeReal
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This Girl Is on Fire: A Story of Courage and Connection
“There’s nothing more daring than showing up, putting ourselves out there and letting ourselves be seen.” — Brené Brown In 2013, I had a moment that cracked my heart wide open. Not the kind of moment that whispers gently, but the kind that grabs you by the shoulders, looks you straight in the eyes, and…
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Daily Prompt: What’s the most delicious thing you’ve ever eaten?
Without question — Crispy Brewhouse Chicken from Applebee’s.I still remember the first bite. The golden, crunchy crust gave way to juicy, tender chicken that melted in my mouth. The glaze was slightly sweet, slightly smoky, and absolutely perfect. Paired with creamy mashed potatoes and a cold drink, it wasn’t just a meal — it was…
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✨Scars That Shine: The Beautiful Truth About Our Imperfections
“Turn your scars into stars.” — Robert Schuller There was a time I would’ve done anything to hide the scars on my ankles. I hated wearing skirts or capris — truly hated it. It wasn’t just about fashion or fit. It was the dread that would rise in my chest the moment my bare ankles…
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Letting Go Saved My Life
(Inspired from Chapter 14: Ledges on Clarity Cookies: 52 Bite-Size Discoveries for the Ravenous Soul 🍪✨) “Leap and the net will appear.”— Zen saying Some moments in life don’t feel like moments at all — they feel like cliffs. And the only way forward is to take a daring leap, trusting that something — someone…
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What Excellence Really Means
(And Why Now Might Be Your Season to Rise) “Excellence is doing ordinary things extraordinarily well.” ~ John W. Gardner It’s graduation season. The world feels wide open for so many — young adults tossing caps in the air, searching for purpose, and asking: How can I truly excel when I’ve never felt like “the…
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Finding Your Compelling Reason: The Motivation Trick That Actually Works
“He who has a why can endure any how.” — Fredrick Nietzsche Let’s be real—there are days when motivation just isn’t there. You know you have work to do, goals to chase, a vision for your life… but somehow, the energy to take action is missing. Even as someone who loves my work as a…
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The Power of Love and Appreciation
“There is more hunger for love and appreciation in this world than for bread.” – Mother Teresa As the month of May rolled in, I found myself reflecting on the swift passage of time. A third of the year had flown by, and I began to question myself: What have I accomplished? Have I done…
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We Made Lemonade—and a Lifetime of Love!
(Excerpt from Chapter 28 of “Clarity Cookies: 52 Bite-Size Discoveries for the Ravenous Soul: Creating Moments”) There’s a kind of magic in ordinary Saturdays—when the sun is shining just right, kids are sticky with excitement, and the scent of something sweet drifts in the air. One summer, I got to bottle up that kind of…
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I Quit Playing It Safe—and Life Got Interesting
There’s something strange about the way our brains cling to routine. We’ll park in the same exact mall spot, take the same route to work, watch the same shows, eat the same meals—even when something else might be easier, better, or just… new. In Cookie 20: Comfort Zones, I talk about how I came face-to-face…
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Inspiration Awaits: Write the First Thing That Comes to Mind
Jot Down the First Thing That Comes to Your Mind What if the first thing you think is the truest thing of all?A fleeting whisper, a spark in the dark,A sentence half-formed, a picture without a frame—Still, it’s yours. Don’t wait for it to make sense.Don’t polish it before it breathes.Grab it. Hold it. Write…
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