growth
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Refining Fire
As it is December 30th and tomorrow is the last day of 2025, I’ve been doing my annual reflecting. I love this practice. There is something soothing, invigorating, and sobering about looking back at the year as it plays its final notes, gleaning what I can from the last 356 days. Not just gleaning, but… Continue reading
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Nobody Asked, Alexa! #21 – What’s more important: rhythm or balance?
Rhythm versus balance. This feels like an age-old question, and it’s one I honestly think about a lot. Rhythm makes me think of music. Balance makes me think of athletics. But don’t we need both practices for both endeavors? When I used to swim competitively in high school, I made good use of rhythm and… Continue reading
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Nobody Asked, Alexa! #19 – What does sacrifice mean to you?
I fear I haven’t had to make any serious sacrifices in my lifetime. At least not when I consider those of other people, especially people I admire. At first, sacrifice sounds like a chore. Something painful, unpleasant, and altogether undesirable. But sacrifice is one of the most stunning displays of love that exists. And when… Continue reading
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Nobody Asked, Alexa! #18 – What is required for growth?
Hello, dear reader! I regret that it’s been a month since I’ve written here; however, lots of life has been transpiring, and I do not regret being present for all of that. But I’m back! I’m ready to write to you (or just to myself) about some thoughts that have been swirling and gaining momentum… Continue reading
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Nobody Asked, Alexa! #15 – What role does accountability play in your life?
Accountability used to be something of a threatening word. Being “held accountable” sounded like being called out and having to own up to a crime so you could receive the punishment. Being accountable meant being responsible—and that didn’t always seem appealing. But if I look back on my life and really think about it from… Continue reading
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Nobody Asked, Alexa! #14 – How do you know you’re healing?
If you’ve ever been hurt—which if you’re alive and reading this right now, I think I’m safe to assume you have been—you’re familiar with the healing process. Whether physical, emotional, mental, or spiritual pain, there are steps we go through as we heal. But how do you know it’s working? How do you know the… Continue reading
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Nobody Asked, Alexa! #9 – How do you conquer your fears?
I once heard that courage is being afraid and doing it anyway. It’s not a lack of fear or even an overcoming of it – it’s action in the face of fear. So, the idea of conquering your fears is an intriguing one. I do think it can be done, but perhaps it happens less… Continue reading
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