Tag: hope
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Never
Tweet When I was little I amassed an impressive collection of “Nevers.” “I’ll never eat that. I’ll never be 5’10 like my doctor said. I’ll never see without the need for glasses. I’ll never be a blonde (at least naturally). No matter how much hairspray I use, I’ll never get my hair to stand as…
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No Matter What…Grace
Tweet Even though you’re worn down, and can’t get your kid to sleep or listen. Even though you lost your job, and everyone’s depending on your paycheck. Even though you think you’re too old to make a difference, or messed up BIG, or your decision ended up hurting someone to the point that their life…
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The Story of What If
Tweet I barely remember anything about my early school years. But there was one thing my elementary teacher said that stands out more than 30 years later. “Never use, ‘What if,’” she said. “It will never get you anywhere.” Okay I don’t remember her exact words, but I remember the feeling of fear I had…
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The Real Meaning Behind My Tagline
Tweet I realized when I created my tagline that not everyone would get what I mean. Let me start off by saying, “No. I don’t have anything against women named Jane.” In fact, I know two uber successful ones. I wrote this because I wanted to speak to the women who feel an urge to…
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What Oprah Taught Me
Tweet No I didn’t come home with a car. I didn’t leave with a photo, a “favorite thing,” or a dream fulfilled. But when I left Oprah’s The Life You Want Weekend, I was inspired, invigorated and hopeful that I would not only aspire to the dreams I had for myself, but that it was…
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Keep Hope In Your Pocket
Tweet I admit I spend too much time worrying about the things that don’t end up even happening in my life. I worry about wasting time, but much of it is spent obsessing over the illnesses I have and the opportunities I don’t have. Last night, however, I dreamed about possibility, hope and miracles. In…
