Higher Living

Transforming Trauma

Transforming Trauma: The Crucible of Growth In life, we often encounter obstacles and challenges that seem impossible to overcome, some may even shake the very foundation of our being. These hurdles, sometimes disguised as trauma, can be excruciatingly painful, pushing us to the limits of our emotional and mental resilience. However, it’s essential to recognize …

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Embrace The Unknown

Embrace the Unknown: The Importance of Taking Chances Taking chances and making mistakes are two fundamental aspects of life that can lead to significant growth and learning opportunities. It’s human nature to want to avoid failure and stay within our comfort zones, but we often forget that failures are not always failures. In fact, they …

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Authenticity- Closing the Gap

“Authenticity means erasing the gap between what you firmly believe inside and what you reveal to the outside world.” ~Adam Grant In today’s fast-paced and complex world it can be challenging to stay true to ourselves at times. With so many competing priorities, it is easy to lose sight of our passions and forget what …

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Your First Dollar

“Do you remember your first dollar?” asked my newest tenant as we stood in front of the garage he’d just signed a lease on. I thought back for a second, “No I don’t. But I remember my first tenant. I remember her name (Deb R.), her story, and the kind, short note she wrote to …

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Life Isn’t Always Linear

Continuous progress in life is imperative– however it is also important to keep in mind that life is in fact a spiral. Keep learning, keep growing, and each time you find you’re passing through situations you thought you outgrew, be sure to pick up the deeper meanings, the gems of truths! Life isn’t always linear. …

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Don’t Follow Your Dreams

“Follow your dreams.” “Chase your dreams.” “Go after your dreams.” Though well-intended, I think this is terrible advice. If you want to live your dreams- STOP CHASING THEM! That’s right- STOP CHASING YOUR DREAMS! Rather, get out there in front of them and allow them to chase you. Become the person that such dreams would …

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Oh, Jesus!

I was sure about my beliefs being true for me since I was a young girl in grade school. Trying to make them make sense seemed a recurring theme in my life.