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I write about music, creativity, and happiness.
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I Guess I'm Not Gifted
Watching a small group of kids leave to attend a special class for ‘gifted kids only’ made me think to myself, “I guess I’m not in gifted."
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Finding Happiness
Happiness is not complacent and is never fully satisfied with the achievements of yesterday.
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One Sentence I'd Give Anything To Read
Making a case for you to capture ideas and share your creativity with the world...or at least those that need to hear your voice.
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Living Fully Alive
A shift happens when the desire to become someone, or overcome something becomes greater than the fear
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Why Are We Here?
I eventually came face to face with a question for someone standing at a crossroads of life: If not music then what is my purpose?
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How Will You Be Remembered?
A simple (yet powerful) reminder about what's important in life and how people will remember you.
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A Vulnerable Confession
I want to share one of my own battles with letting scary feelings stop me from taking action on something I really wanted to do
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How A Ripple Becomes A Wave
I have a theory that everything we do, especially when interacting with others, creates a ripple effect that has a far greater impact...
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A Life Changing Story About What's Possible
I recently heard a story that changed what I believe is possible for me. It also changed what I believe is possible for you...
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What Makes Us Happy?
Research shows that lasting happiness is not something to be found so you can get on with your life...
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What Really Matters in Life?
Bronnie Ware spent over a decade caring for people in their last weeks. Here are their five most common regrets in life...
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