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Is This My Door of Opportunity?

in Uncategorized on January 8, 2022 January 8, 2022

The phrase “If a door closes for you that means it’s not your door,” leaves me with mixed feelings. On one end, I totally support going after what is meant for you and to not waste time on people, situations or feelings that are not aligned to you. However, playing devil’s advocate, I feel this mindset can easily lead to some giving up on opportunities…

2021 Review of Heartache

in Uncategorized on December 31, 2021 January 8, 2022

This year was incredible and devastating. We as a community have had to adapt to the ever changing landscape of our environment- in all the senses. We have all had a sense of heartbreak and heartache, that perhaps we have not felt before. Personally, it feels like I have been grieving on and off this whole year. I have grieved over relationships, friendships, futures, dreams;…

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