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"It's okay to share your story while it's still being written. You are neither the 'before' nor the 'after,' but everything in between." — McKenzie Dawkins
Morning Musings
Recently my husband and I did some serious spring cleaning in preparation to hire a cleaning service. Yes, we're those people (by the way, if you're in the market, Saya Hillman is INCREDIBLE!).
As we cleaned our closets, our drawers, the bookshelf and the pantry, it got me thinking ... what else can I purge from my life? So I started a digital detox and deleted unnecessary downloads from my laptop and my phone.
Clearly I was on a cleaning spree!
Then I thought to myself, my closet isn't the only thing that needs cleansing. Spring is a time of growth and rebirth.
I need to purge the toxic friendships, energy vampires and negative vibes from my life as well. Because let's be real ...
So I encourage you, as we start a new season, let go of all that negativity you've been carrying around and start fresh. Cleanse your soul. Protect your peace. Guard your energy.
Love,
L'Oreal
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Hey, friends! Quick update: my Ignite Chicago talk has been postponed. Stay tuned for the new date! In the meantime, here's what I have coming up in a couple of weeks:
April 11: Go Forth Panel: Finances, Pricing & Transparency (registration is FREE, but donations are encouraged!)
April 13: How to Become a Thought Leader in Your Niche (this one is limited to 1871 members)
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