Are You Feeling The Call To Something More But Afraid To Say Yes?

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Are You Feeling The Call To Something More But Afraid To Say Yes?

Maybe you’re in the same place I was twelve years ago: Feeling the call to something more, but afraid of what it might mean, terrified of what might be required of you.

And maybe you need to hear what I needed to hear: There’s something unique set in you.

You might be trying to deny it, or ignore it, but it’s there, and it matters…

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Being Yourself, Part 1: Finding the Courage to be Yourself

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Being Yourself, Part 1: Finding the Courage to be Yourself

Have you ever tried—and failed—to change your natural preferences to fit what someone else thought you should be?

When I started my counseling internship years ago, I was preoccupied with learning to dress professionally.

I watched hours of What Not to Wear, and like a marathoner guzzling Gatorade, I gulped down Clinton and Stacy’s advice on how to be fashionable and polished. I learned that bright colors and patterns were compelling; neutrals were boring. Well, I didn't want to be boring...

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