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The importance of failure, part 1

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First of all, you will fail. You will fall down flat on your face at some point. Something you strived towards will be snatched from you and goals will be shattered. Dreams you have will evaporate and there will be a point in your life where you stand with the wind knocked out of you. If you haven't had this experience yet, I can guarantee you this-- you will.  Now, after that cheery … [Read more...]

Living Locally: 28 Springs

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***Disclaimer: I'm a 2014 brand ambassador to 28 Springs & James at the Mill but, as you know me, you know that my thoughts and opinions are all my own. I was not paid to write this but received a free dinner and want to share about my great experience with you guys!*** I really think that the person who write the book of love languages was pretty brilliant. He wrote in a way that helped … [Read more...]

Pendulums {Choosing Truth}

Living out loud is hard. There is so much noise out here. I've been blogging for almost 7 years and still sometimes I feel like I've entered a crowded room of people, all talking so loudly, trying to be heard above the others, and I just want to hold my hands over my ears. At the end of the day so many people want to be heard but don't have a lot to say. It's so easy to criticize and preach from … [Read more...]

this present ending

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2013   I think it’s a good idea to process each year as it comes to a close. There is something therapeutic about it, as though I’m finally purging and moving on from a relationship that was meant to end, although I remember the good times as I digest it all.   I found myself doing the shallow tally first, focusing on the wins and losses of the things that don’t matter … [Read more...]