Category Archives: Lessons

Consent

Did you say no? What were you wearing? Did you yell? Did you fight? Did you say no clearly enough? These are questions I was asked when I talked about my abuse. I said no. It does not matter what … Continue reading

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Creating Balance

Investing in my health and wellness was one of the best decisions I have ever made! I have learned so many things about how our bodies function, nutrition, life, and myself. One of the most challenging and most fulfilling lessons … Continue reading

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A Clumsy Gal Learns Balance

The other day I had one of those epiphanies that makes you question your intelligence. One of those “Why am I just figuring this out at 38 years of age?” types of epiphanies. I read somewhere that while tracking your … Continue reading

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Slow Nothings (a journal entry)

April 15, 2023 Today, as I walked along the path that splits the old, oval cemetery, I came upon a robin bathing in a puddle. Of course, I couldn’t get a picture because the feathered creature did not have the … Continue reading

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Let the Night Fall

Let the light of dusk shine through the marshmallow clouds. Van Gogh swirls of blue and teal dance as the sun dips down. Let the tree frogs take up their peepingas a woman takes up her paint brush and canvas. … Continue reading

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Who Are You?

No, I mean, who are you, really? How well do you know yourself? I’m not talking about your favorite color, your favorite movie, or your favorite type of cheese. What type of person are you when you’re hungry and half … Continue reading

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Expectations

I live in Maryland, but my “local” news is broadcasted from Pittsburgh. This is fine for checking the weather or getting Steelers and Penguins highlights. However, it doesn’t come in handy when it comes to politics. I digress. I make … Continue reading

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Mindset is Key!

In my last post, I explained that things were about to get bumpy, so we’re going to dive into some complex subjects that are essential if you genuinely want to improve yourself. I mentioned how I could not help you … Continue reading

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She Believed She Could

so she did! But first, she failed 672 times, picked herself up, and nailed in on the 673rd! -Kristian Weigman I have mentioned more than once that I reached an epiphany that if I wanted to feel better about myself, … Continue reading

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Let’s Start at the Very Beginning

A very good place to start. The other day I walked by a mirrored wall, and I caught sight of my posterior asset in the reflection. I was wearing my compression leggings at the time, and well, I had to … Continue reading

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