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“Gentleness and Respect”
“…always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respec...
Back to Life
Trying to bring yourself back to life doesn’t happen overnight. But it is a task that cannot wait. It cannot wait for the right conditions, the lucky brea...
Seasons of Life
The weather has spring, summer, winter and fall. Depending on your line of work you have a “busy season” that happens around the same time every yea...
Win for Them
I know some people find motivation in winning because they know people don’t want to see them win. They say “I’ll prove you wrong.” They say “watch me.”&n...
“Only You Can Decide What Breaks You”: How I Made my First Prep a Positive Experience
I was reading the “A Court of Thorns and Roses” series when I began prep for my first body building competition. Stories matter deeply to me. I draw...
“Whatever It Takes” – Lessons Learned from My First Prep (As an NPC Competitor)
I didn’t decide to become a competitive body builder to win trophies. And I didn’t decide now was the best time to have my NPC debut for attention, ...
The Voices in my Head
Let’s be honest. We all hear voices in our head. And most of them are negative. They don’t actually like you, but they aren’t going to tell yo...
Linked In | Misogyny Out
I was casually browsing Linked In when I saw someone post a meme that said something to the effect that she wished society celebrated women’s personal acc...
“I’ll Do It When….”
There is such a fine line between procrastination and patience. Both involve putting things off to a latter date. One is out of a desire for the right timing. T...
Monday Musings: Belated Edition
Yes I know it’s Tuesday, but sometimes you forget things… 1. Don’t be so intent on finding conspiracy theories that you miss the very obvious ...
Moving Forward: Motivation vs. Desperation
There are two distinct forces that can push us forward. Motivation and Desperation. Sometimes we confuse the two, but how they manifest themselves can be potent...