March 28, 2017
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A Letter to the Captain Who’s Lost Course

“Bring me that horizon” – Jack Sparrow   I don’t care who you blame for your shortfalls or what you blame for your hardships, you’re the captain of this ship and you’ve chosen this course! Well, Captain, where are you headed from here? You’ve hit the proverbial rock bottom, you’ve isolated yourself from those who

February 6, 2017
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Give Back a Little. Ask A Lot!

  Sometimes asking for help is the bravest move you can make. You don’t have to go at it alone.   If you find yourself reluctant to ask for help when you need it, you’re not alone. Society has instilled a belief that individuals who are strong and capable don’t ask for help. In the

December 14, 2016
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Got Authenticity?

“The unexamined life is not worth living”- Plato   Am I living a lifestyle that pairs with my beliefs and values? That question surfaced in my mind a couple of days ago and I’ve been turning it over in my head since then. It’s a thought that became infectious. I couldn’t escape it. I drew

July 25, 2016
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Beauty is in Variation

“We never noticed the beauty because we were too busy trying to create it” – Unknown   I call myself solar-powered. My personality blossoms and my soul glows when I’ve had ample time outside in the sun. Both my personality and soul take a nasty downturn when the skies are gloomy and the days are

July 11, 2016
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Your Mom was Wrong- Sometimes Your Best Isn’t Good Enough

“Life’s all about moments of impact and how they change our lives forever” – The Vow   Sometimes you fall short. Sometimes you give your all and your all just isn’t good enough. As a millennial, I’ve been showered with the idea that “I can do whatever I put my mind to”. “Nothing is impossible