Inspirations

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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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I Hope to Find a Blossom

Inspired by an episode when I chased my daughter thinking that I was being a mother only to realize the mistakes in my approach. A lesson for self-reflection to reevaluate my role.

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Sharing Aloud

Inspired by memories of thinking that I’m too much and what the process of sharing out loud does for growth. Talking aloud has been my tool to be more conscious and learn further.



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Honestly Say No

 Inspired by feeling ghosted and reflecting on how being honest despite disappointing others is a form of self-care.

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Growing From What Was

Have you ever avoided your past? Do you grow anew by visiting the old? Change with life today and appreciate everything!

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Concerned Care, Not Guilt

Be aware of the perspective used in considering a situation. Don’t let concern become guilt when circumstances change. 


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Don’t Plant Your Fear in Others

Inspired by the memories of people trying to protect me from getting hurt every time I wanted to step out during a time when I knew a change must be made. A small review on what has held me back and redefining what success is to me.


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Tale of a Child Who has Survived

Inspired as I was working to recognize my accomplishments since childhood and recognizing that everyone deserves to look back in the same way. At whatever age we are at, it’s important to recognize how we became who we are.


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What I Share and Why

Sharing is feedback. I’m sharing what I share on Perseverance Girl and why I’m inspired to share my work with you all. Find links to additional ways the work is shared.

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What is Change?

Consider the opportunities that unexpected change brings. Take notice of what it makes you explore and the abilities that you possess.

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Progression

Do you ever wonder what it’s like to be another beautiful creature? Consider the process required in growth. Appreciate the hard work behind natural beauty.

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Be Ready to Discover

 Ever felt reminded of past experiences and made an automatic reaction? Explore the present and resolve past issues to move forward with appreciation.


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