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The day I decided to break free from the curse of poverty

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In middle school, I had a realization that life on our farm was more complicated, than I pictured it to be. This realization came to me during my induction to the National Junior Honor Society. The night before, my mother and I had gotten into an argument over what I would wear.

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4 things I learned from my Facebook purge

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I must shamelessly tell you that I am a social media junkie. I regularly lose track of time while scrolling down my FB newsfeed and have been called a “social-media-addict” by many. Nevertheless, I have found social media to be a creative outlet where I can express myself freely. I use it as a platform to inspire others, bring encouragement, spread laughter, and give hope to the hurting.

What I learned about the “stage” of life

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Many of us stay stuck, in a miserable state of living, simply because we do not give ourselves permission to imagine life as anything different. If we are to ever move forward in life, we must allow ourselves to imagine what life would be like outside of our current reality.

Maintaining gratitude

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Thankfulness is easily expressed when one is flooded with reminders to express gratitude, together with loved ones, on a specific day.•However, let us not forget to continue to express gratitude on a daily basis.•In spite of all that you don't have, there are multitudes of things that you do have. Things that you can express … Continue reading Maintaining gratitude

What earning $459/month taught me?

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The proposition was a simple one. The church needed both a janitor and an associate pastor. Unfortunately, they could only afford to hire one. I could tell that the pastor was trying to sell me on the arrangement, but his efforts were pointless. I had my mind made up before any attempt to convince me was made.

How to create a powerful circle of influence

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I found my strength increasing when I surrounded myself with people who inspired me. The strength didn’t come from people doing things for me, but rather from conversation.