Category: Humble Body and Mind
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Are We Failing at Adulting?
When my husband turned 30 this month, we couldn’t help but reflect on where we are at in life and whether we have achieved all that we wanted to. When I was a child, I remember creating an outline for my life. By 20 I’d meet my future husband. By 24 I’d be married and…
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Monthly Mission: Go on a Solo Date
When was the last time you went on a date with yourself? I’m not talking about going to the grocery store alone or taking an uninterrupted shower. These things are nice, but they do little to build a relationship with yourself. Whether you have a partner, are single, or have a gaggle of children to…
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Stretching Toward the Sun
Two weeks ago I purchased a basil plant and used most of it for a frittata. What remains is a limp rod with two thumbprint-sized leaves surrounded by tattered stems. Although my instincts scream that this is a failed science project at best, I cannot bring myself to throw it away. Why? Because every morning…
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Why Everyone Should Find Their Faith
“Religions are different roads converging at the same point. What does it matter that we take different roads, so long as we reach the same goal?” -Gandhi Having faith has a bad reputation in the United States because extremists throughout history have tainted the word. Now, when someone says they’re religious, many of us wonder…
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Wait…Do I Kinda Like Winter?
Something odd happened earlier this year. While I was thrilled when Spring approached because it’s one of my favorite seasons (if not THE favorite), at times I found myself missing Winter. Like most people, I was taught to think that Winter is a bitter season; one that is simply too cold and too gray to…
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Chasing Cherry Blossoms and My Thoughts on an Adventure Mentality
A few months ago during my lunch break, I was taking my usual walk around campus when I noticed several stunning cherry blossom trees in the distance. To get to them meant that I’d have to journey uphill about a mile away from the building that I work in, and I was already pretty tired…
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When the Universe Tells You to Slow Down
Last week I arrived at the hairdresser ten minutes early, eager to get my first haircut in months. I’d scheduled my appointment three days prior–last minute, but not unheard of at the chain store I always go to simply because it’s cheap. I walked up to the front desk and was greeted by one of…
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Loving Your Body
Recently I watched season seven of Project Runway which was released in 2010. One of the most fascinating things about watching shows from over ten years ago is paying attention to how much things have changed since then. Several times throughout the season, the judges criticized outfits that make the model have a larger butt…
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The Excitement of Wedding Dress Shopping (And The Letdown)
As the weekend approaches, I’m more and more excited to go wedding dress shopping. No, scratch that, I’m ecstatic. Though I wish the day were here already, I have to admit; there’s something bittersweet about this special occasion. Like many women, I’ve been looking forward to this day my entire life, and I didn’t always…
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A Night at the Basketball Court: Finding Workouts You Love
Summers as a kid were a lot different than they are now. Back then, I kept busy from dawn until dusk playing basketball, swimming in the pool, and practicing colorguard. Sitting still wasn’t in my nature. I didn’t read books often or watch more than an hour or so of tv at night. I liked…
Humble Hollow 