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Earth Day: Depressed? Happy? Hopeful? Yes.
Caring for our home planet and safeguarding our place in it is a long game and I know that our generation can't fully redirect the weight and force of momentum that has been building for several hundred years. But we can keep pressing on the brakes, teach our kids how to drive and trust that when given the option of an imminent crash or detour we’ll have throttled down enough to safely make the turn.
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Showing Up For Yourself - And Others
Yes, you need to exercise and take care of your needs- mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual. A healthier, happier, better you is a benefit to everyone around you. We shouldn’t feel bad about that. But I do think we should ask ourselves if it is balanced - or are we so siloed and congratulatory in our self-care that we are not using any of our time or resources to care for others??
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Mischief Managed
Ultimately, the magic of Harry Potter is not found in his Potions Class nor does it come from the wand he wields; it is not unmasked through divination, astrology or runes, nor can it be sucked away by a Dementor or vanquished with a flash of green light. The supernatural appeal of this series is that despite all the hurt, pain, and injustice Harry endures, he still finds a way to follow a path of faith and reminds us all that the most powerful force in this world is love.
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It Pays To Be a Young Entreprenuer
Someone who can manage, organize, or take on the risks of an enterprise is not much different than an explorer or adventurer. And, that has always been the lens through which I have viewed small business. It is an adventure. It will kick your butt and you’ll learn a lot of hard lessons, but you will also cover some amazing new landscapes, meet incredible people, and hopefully have a lot of fun along the way.
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The Greatness of Dawn Staley
It is easy to stand in your greatness after a win; it is much harder to stand in your loss and be great.
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How to Melt A Frozen Heart
My love language is warmth. I’m not against chocolate, flowers, or fine jewelry. But I tend to be my best self when I’m balmy. And whether you need to thaw out a bad attitude or thaw out from cold temps, for those who need a little motivation with gifts and ideas for Valentine’s Day – regardless of relationship status - this blog’s for you.
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Stepping into your Power
Part of the way we care for people is to acknowledge individual worth and power and to enable individuals to exercise their rights. Democracies weaken when individuals do not realize their power or willingly give it up. Whether you need to hear this now - or in another four years don’t give up or disengage from the process. Don’t become despondent. Regardless of the boxes that you check, don’t check, or even fit into, YOU have the power, the right, and responsibility to create change in your community.
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I let my son cut my hair, and...
The beauty industry is a 650 BILLION dollar beast with significant environmental impact. We are marketed and manipulated to feel like we have to look a certain way. If you want to go all in on beauty like I go all in on hiking, do it. But we can all step back and consider the impact it has on our day and on our environment so we can make the choices that best align with our values.
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Navigating the Next Four Years
High School is more than the sum of a college application and America is more than a political cycle. Whether your next four years are filled with pop quizzes or policies, working towards a dream or feeling exhausted by reality, let us not forget the full spectrum of experiences occurring everywhere, all at once, and create a world that has space for it all.
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From the Flood to the Fire: 6 Tips for Responding to Natural Disasters
Before Helene, I approached the news of natural disasters with a sense of disbelief and disassociation, but I have since experienced… help. SO. MUCH. HELP. I have experienced all the countless ways that people have made a positive difference in our community and for our family and I feel more empowered and better equipped to engage in the recovery efforts in Los Angeles and beyond.
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