Tag: new author
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Little Ways To Be Yourself Again
I have lost myself enough times to feel pretty confident in telling you that every time you lose yourself, you always return stronger. You return more aligned, more dedicated to self, more aware of the reasons you got lost in the first place, and most importantly– how to return if it ever happens again. I…
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Mundane Monday: Growth & Gratitude Edition
We are entering that time of the year where reflection seems fitting and natural- and with that- I specifically want to talk about growth and gratitude. Another week brings another opportunity to sift through what is going right, as well as notice what things might feel seemingly ‘wrong’, and most importantly- how to move forward,…
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The Pitfall of Happiness
If there is one thing you need to know about younger Mari, she chased happiness like it was her job. And most of the time, she succeeded in that chase. She won happiness. She was happiness. The color yellow, personified. She also had a lot to be happy about (and still does). A very loving…
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Writers Who Inspire
I write to allow my deepest thoughts and feelings to bleed onto pages, gifting them a new home. Sometimes just on blank papers or documents, only to never be seen again, and sometimes- if I am lucky- into the hearts of others. I equally consume words to fill me back up. I look at what…
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“It Will Always Be A Cage”- What’s It About?
I want people to read my book and take whatever it is they need with them. Maybe it’s just a few words, maybe it’s a page. Maybe it is simply an experience of slowing down for a few minutes.
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Write The Damn Book: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
For me, the process of writing itself was probably the easiest part. It was overcoming imposter syndrome that hit me like a ton of bricks… Who was I to publish a book? Who was I to think my writing was even remotely interesting?