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Finding Solace In The Arms of GRATITUDE: A Reflection

May 25, 2020 by Donna

“When I reframe my view of the pandemic like this, I see how it’s giving me a chance to see how I have thanked my way through life…”

“…I am a firm believer in the power of giving thanks and being grateful for what you have.”

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May 25, 2020 /Donna
Extraordinary, reflection, gratitude, Free
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Mother: A Fancy Term for Doin' What You Gotta Do

May 12, 2020 by Donna

That’s not my truth. Instead of positive, happy feelings, for nine months I felt fear, sadness, stress and at times hopelessness. Based on my relationship at the time, I could see clearly where this was headed; straight to single motherhood.

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May 12, 2020 /Donna
Mother, Mother's Day, Extraordinary, love, reflection, journey
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A Single Experience Can Guide You: A Reflection

April 07, 2020 by Donna

“This trip was the jump-start to living more purposefully as a traveler and an individual who started chasing ALL my dreams. I absolutely gained more peace when I realized that I have to honor the yearnings and desires of my heart despite how difficult the choice might be.”

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April 07, 2020 /Donna
Peru, Extraordinary, travel, reflection, dream, Be bold, live
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My 2019 Reflections...A Year of Actualization and Overflow

December 30, 2019 by Donna

The words I would often say to others and had no problem believing under less challenging circumstances began to echo inside of me: “everything is temporary”. With that reminder, I allowed myself to fully feel whatever I needed to feel for as long as I needed to all while fighting for God’s promise of an abundant life. I didn’t want to lose hope for a life of overflow, so I chose not to! 

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December 30, 2019 /Donna
reflection, inspiration, USVI, Extraordinary, Extra is my ordinary, actualize, overflow
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That Thing You Do Is Defining You

June 24, 2019 by Donna

…I am fulfilled from being submerged wholeheartedly in the experience. This is not to be confused with having a complacent spirit, but rather a confident one. The view is always sure to be beautiful at the top, but getting to it is where lessons are taught, faith is tested, and excellence is birth.

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June 24, 2019 /Donna
Fun, inspiration, goals, reflection
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