Tag: tough times
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My Scar
The nose bite… Sometimes I look at it and I get mad but then I realize what I’ve been through and what I’ve overcome. Most times, I don’t notice it. Until I do. I catch a glimpse of it in the mirror, mainly when I’m putting my makeup on. It pops out to me then.…
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What They Don’t See When They See Me.
They see the fruits of my labor, but what they don’t see is what it took to get to where I am now. The hard work. The dedication. The struggle. Rising at 4:30 AM every morning for prayer, exercise and writing. Already having a whole day of things accomplished before the workday even started. The…
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8 Ways to Increase Productivity
Productivity is an essential part of life – whether you’re working, studying or creating something new, being able to get things done efficiently and effectively can make a huge difference in the quality of your output. Unfortunately, it isn’t always easy to stay productive; life gets busy, distractions come easily and goals may feel overwhelming.…
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Compassion
Compassion is like a warm embrace during hard times. It provides understanding, comfort and safety when facing difficult moments, allowing us to take steps towards growth and healing. Just as an embrace gives us a sense of solace in trying circumstances, so too does compassion provide reassurance that we are not alone and help us…
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Things We Can Control
Life can often be unpredictable and full of surprises. We strive to control our environment and the events in it, but there are some things that cannot be controlled no matter how hard we try. Despite this, these unexpected moments have the potential to teach us valuable lessons about life and ourselves—if we choose to…
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When Someone Says, “You Just Aren’t Good Enough.”
It can be incredibly challenging to stay motivated when people don’t believe in you or your dreams. But even in these difficult moments, it’s so important to remember why you started this journey and keep going. You have within yourself a strength that cannot be broken by anyone else’s words or actions unless you let…
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When Others Try and Harm You
Recently, I feeI like I have come under attack. This happens when you are living a life that the devil hates. The turd tries to send people in our lives or circumstances to happen to put doubt in our lives. To second guess ourselves. To be betrayed or hurt by another person. My first inclination…
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Things Above
There is a department store called, “Things Above” and everything in it is free. All you have to do is show up and start taking all of the wonderful things the store has to offer. Your cashier is Jesus. He waits for you and greets you with a smile when you walk in. The first…
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Courage
Courage is being scared, but doing it anyway (without recklessness). Big acts or small, courage is listening to your intuition and opening your heart to what God invites you to do. You know that you might get hurt, but your faith helps you overpower your natural propensity to run the other way.
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You Have to be Tested in Order to Have a Testimony
A little story abut the power of testimonies! Read it!