Inspirations

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A Constant Process

Recognizing the many endeavors that start and finish as my life continues on. Appreciating that everything is exactly where it should be. I celebrate that every decision I make is a contribution to who I become, my ultimate purpose.I am grateful for every experience.

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Share Yourself as One

Imagine yourself as the blooming flower that you are and open yourself to share beauty. Reach for your light, blossom out of the darkness staying grounded while discovering new heights.

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No Room for Doubt

 My core goal is to grow myself. Every example I compare to is an opportunity to expand in a new way. Setting my own heights and competing with myself lets me progress according to my life’s direction one step at a time.

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Connecting Within

In appreciation for self-knowledge and how important it is to my survival and adventures, I share how being consistent with what is important to who I am grounds me in confusing circumstances. Stepping out to grow into more, confidence is felt when I  know I am working on myself and will return to myself.

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Just Like Everyone Else

 I know that people are human beings struggling with who they are in the life they live. I recall my experience as a teenager living with epilepsy at a time when epilepsy was hardly known. Despite my unique experience, it was not different from other people's experiences. Perspective helps me to recognize how human I am, despite my differences.

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Who You Are

Be patient with the process. Don’t allow yourself to doubt. Concentrate on the journey to enjoy.

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Be Mindful of Lessons

Reflecting on my journey to step back into the world and how planning too much lowers the drive to try new things and repeated past patterns.

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One Soul Living

A reflection after realizing that I made life complicated by accommodating others while trying to be myself. There is no pleasing others in self-care.

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The Knowing

If you believe in something that isn’t obvious, trust that your spirit is guiding you. Pay attention to the messages only you can hear.

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The Voice

Thinking about the voice I’ve listened to my whole life and hearing how others want to but aren’t sure how to. I believe it's the voice that helped me to survive and encourage others to work with it daily to embrace who they are.

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