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    That’s Where ‘The Magic’ Happens

    Early mornings…that’s where the magic happens. Heavy lifts … that’s where the magic happens. The extra mile…that’s where the magic happens. Consistency…that’s where the magic happens. Growth…that’s where the magic happens. Or, having a friend who will drop everything to…

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    Building the new

    “The secret of change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old, but on building the new.” Socrates Too often during seasons of change, I focus on the negative (shocker). I focus on what I hate…

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    Standing Beside the Fire

    Earlier this month, I was told something profound…that I wouldn’t have thought of on my own. ‘When you step out of the flames, you will find burns. That is the only way to heal. You can’t heal when you are…

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    Going on a “Hero’s Journey”

    When you randomly hear about something more than once during a week, maybe it is something you should pay close attention to. For me, last week, that topic was the “hero’s journey”. Not only was Mel Robbins talking about it…

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    For the PLOT!

    When my kids started using this phrase, I had no idea what it meant. I laughed politely, if suspiciously, when they called me a ‘boomer’ and ran to Google to figure out what I was missing. Y’all. Our kids are…

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    Is there getting “back to good”?

    Matchbox Twenty used to be one of my favorite bands. They didn’t do anything to change that…I just haven’t listened to their music in many years. But I turned it on today and it was as good as I remember.…

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    All the hard things

    We can do hard things. A lot of the “hard things” we mean are physical challenges. We listen to some David Goggins motivation and forget our pain and push through to the finish line of a race, or get up…

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    Ultra Fail

    On a chilly fall morning in north Texas, I was ready for what I thought would be a challenging day. Bags packed, knees weak, arms are heavy…oh wait. That is Eminem. The start line feeling isn’t much different. Heart pounding,…

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    Gratitude Challenge

    One challenge I received recently is to start a gratitude journal. I have always wanted to start a gratitude journal, but I get stuck. I have the rote 4 or 5 things I’m grateful for, and my journal always said…