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the glow

When you see a woman glowing, looking softer and lighter, and walking with her head held higher, trust that what you’re witnessing is the aftermath of resilience—a woman reclaiming her peace after a difficult chapter.  Celebrate her. Support her. Encourage … Continue reading →

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Brilliantly Trained

“I tell my students, ‘When you get these jobs that you have been so brilliantly trained for, just remember that your real job is that if you are free, you need to free somebody else. If you have some power, … Continue reading →

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Ambiguous Loss

Give the grief a name. Instead of minimizing your disappointment, name it. “I’m grieving the timeline I thought I’d be on.” “I’m mourning the dream that hasn’t come to life yet.” Giving voice to the loss brings clarity, and clarity … Continue reading →

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Innovate, not imitate

Innovate, not imitate. Innovation isn’t always about creating something new. Sometimes it’s about challenging yourself to see things anew, to enhance your way of being in the world. Find fresh ways to express yourself. Be a perpetual student of awe. … Continue reading →

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Give generously

Give generously. Your time, your attention, your encouragement. Generosity isn’t just about gestures of giving money. It’s about the simple acts of intention, whether offered outwardly, spoken of kindly, or thought of prayerfully.

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