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Tag: growth

What’s the best thing about being you?

Most of the time, if you’re patient, I’ll eventually get it. Thanks for waiting for me and for having faith.

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Big smiles (no job)

But Mark reminded me that it’s only scary to think of losing the house if we are convinced we have to have the house for happiness.

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End of an age

By the end of my thirties though, I am tired. It’s not just hard to live authentically; it’s exhausting.

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Response to a friend

I think a person can be forced to learn a skill like resilience.

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Not so little girl

I adore my kid. I can’t help but be proud of her amazing life.

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Spring Break 08

I like my life to be full. Now I’m just sort of exhausted. I am looking forward to going back to work so I can wind down.

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More kindness, less trash. Portland, I noticed.

While I wait, I have watched people pick up trash.

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What made you choose your profile picture?

My partner is teaching me that the best way to deal with uncomfortable truths is to embrace them.

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What life lesson do you wish you had learned earlier?

I guess I learn the lessons I’m ready for.

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Would you rather live in a treehouse or a cave?

I feel like I live in a cave right now: The Uncles’ basement apartment.

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