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Book Review:  Get Out of Your Own Way by Dave Hollis

Book Review: Get Out of Your Own Way by Dave Hollis

I was recently devastated to learn that Dave Hollis has passed away.  Why?  Well, first and foremost he has four youngish children and I know first-hand the path they and his ex-wife will walk in these coming months and years.  Second, I had just found his writing and...

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Book Review:  The Slight Edge

Book Review: The Slight Edge

Have you read The Slight Edge by Jeff Olson?  I highly recommend it.  Here is what I learned: Every single time I read a book on business or personal growth, I take notes.  And, as I always turn EVERYTHING into a research project, I also go digging on the internet for...

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Getting to Me

Bonding with the cocaine fueled rat in my head
A Year Ago Today

A Year Ago Today

As I wake up this Easter, April 4, 2021, I sit in wonder of my life.  Part, "how did this happen," and part "this is amazing."  For those who do not know, on this day, one year ago, I left a marriage that was not working - a blended family that was a pot of boiling...

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After Divorce:  Is it Possible to Love Again

After Divorce: Is it Possible to Love Again

Finding Love.... I have done the work...danced with the demons...been brought to my knees for days on end as I allowed myself to feel emotional pain.  I have rebuilt my friendships, my relationships with my children, my business and the inner workings of me.  My...

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Faith from a Non-Bible Thumping Bible Reader

Faith from a Non-Bible Thumping Bible Reader

Ask and It is given Knock and the door will be opened And have the faith of a mustard seed When you go through a difficult situation, where you might not see a clear path, call in those phrases and passages from the scripture that mean the most to you.  For me, in my...

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Domestic Violence

Surviving, Healing and Thriving

Healing after Domestic Violence:  Alchemy

Healing after Domestic Violence: Alchemy

I escaped domestic violence and did the healing...many have called it a transmutation likening the process to a caterpillar turning into a butterfly.  And I do agree with that, I am a woman who is now completely at peace exactly the opposite of how I was before when...

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Abusers are Horrible Receivers

Abusers are Horrible Receivers

I got him what he wanted...why did he not like it? A shout-out to all the victims and survivors who just survived another gift-giving holiday.  I know you tried.  You tried to get them the perfect holiday gift (hoping it would make him happy).  Know that I stand with...

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Why Abusers are So Successful

Why Abusers are So Successful

Why?!?!  Why does he destroy everyone in his path?  Why is he wealthy and successful?  Where is karma?  Where is the righting of wrongs?   How can someone treat others so badly yet reap such great rewards in life?  It is truly baffling...the abuser never seems to pays...

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