Transformation must start from within. It is an “inside-out” process that encourages a deeper understanding of what is within in order to make a lasting shift to what is seen or experienced on the outside. It’s important to awaken to what is within in order to embark on the humbling journey.

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Your work is to discover your world And then with all your heart Give yourself to it. ~Buddha     I love the poetic nature of these words. I am inspired by the message of these words. And I can be overwhelmed with the magnitude of these words. I can affirm, with every fiber of…

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I wish someone had told me this simple but confusing truth: Even when everything’s going your way, You can still be sad. Or anxious. Or uncomfortably numb. Because you can’t always control your brain or your emotions even when things are perfect.” ~Jenny Lawson     These past few weeks have embraced so much of…

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  Every burden bears a gift, every challenge brings a treasure, and every setback hides a blessing. ~The Universe (a.k.a. Mike Dooley)     Transitions are tough. I continually like to believe that I get better at them over time, but I don’t. They’re uncomfortable. I feel disoriented and disconnected. I am less patient and…

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Like a tree, our growth depends upon our ability to soften, loosen and shed boundaries and defenses we no longer need. ~Madisyn Taylor I wonder if trees feel as immensely uncomfortable softening, loosening and shedding as I do. If so, I have a whole new respect for trees and their process. I have always admired…

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I’ve learned that fear limits you and your vision. It serves as blinders to what may be just a few steps down the road for you. The journey is valuable, but believing in your talents, your abilities, and your self-worth can empower you to walk down an even brighter path. Transforming fear into freedom-how great…

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