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Privilege
This word has become a stigma in our society especially if you add white in front of it. A few years ago, I was processing why it would be triggering to some to be called privileged or to ask to acknowledge their privilege and I began to think of my own. Privilege defined is a…
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Grace for the Weary
Remember the story in the bible about the adulterer who was set to be stoned by a judgemental crowd. Jesus, in a groundbreaking act, set her free and condemned her persecutors. He saved her life leaving her with the small caveat to go and sin no more. I think about that a lot. I think…
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People Pleasing
I remember there was a Walmart I used to visit all the time. Sometimes I would buy something and sometimes I wouldn’t. I remember one day going in and not finding anything I wanted and I was suddenly feeling very aware of my state. I had a large purse big enough to stash some things…
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Lifting The Veil
Imagine walking into work one day and suddenly being ushered onto a stage facing hundreds of people. You have been awarded for your work and now you have to give a speech. Totally unprepared, you have to put on a mask of cool confidence and hope that people don’t see through it. I imagine we…
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Protecting Your Heart
I wrote about self care in last week’s blog and a huge part of self-care is setting and protecting your boundaries. My inability to say no or properly set boundaries have caused flakiness, anger and resentment in the past. I believe that boundaries are so important to have because they protect you emotionally and physically…
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Treat Yourself 2018
I have a confession: The term “self-care” did not enter my lexicon until about a year ago. I had been feeling overwhelmed with work, personal obligations, money and anxiety. I decided to take a day for myself and I did absolutely nothing. I had no conversations with anyone. I watched TV, ate pizza and played…
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Being More Than Someone Else’s Opinion
Rejection. It’s the sinking feeling in your chest when you hear back from a job you had your heart set on that they found someone else. Or the sick feeling in your stomach when the person you love breaks your heart. Or the pounding of your heart when the work you put your all into…
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Taking the Leap
I have always admired the kids who jumped from diving boards. Fearlessly belly flopping into the water below and always coming up laughing. This was never me. To this day, I have never jumped from a diving board. Fear always kept my feet firmly on the ground. I remember encouraging my friends to conquer their…
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