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MLK Day 2012

By Stephanie | Jan 16, 2012 |

I have a dream…that one day forgiveness, compassion, and Love will reign supreme. I have a dream that little girls and little boys believe their value lies in who they are and how they serve, and that they see their most precious treasures exist within their hearts. I have a dream that these same girls…

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A Vision Boarding Rescue

By Stephanie | Jan 12, 2012 |

A couple weeks ago, I was flipping through stacks of magazines for  pictures and phrases intended to call forth my vision for 2012 when I was struck with an “a-ha!”. There I was, tearing expressions like, “Begin an enduring love,” “Intelligent Design,” and, “The art of living the difference,” off ads for beauty products, clothing,…

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Follow Your Heart

By Stephanie | Oct 28, 2011 |

I walked out my door tonight to find Curtis Reliford and his PEACE truck.  I was stopped in my tracks and moved to share this story with you. You see, I had driven to Whole Foods about 15 minutes away to get dinner, but when I went to the checkout stand, I realized I had…

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On French Model Tara Lynn

By Stephanie | Oct 5, 2011 |

What was your experience with “French model Tara Lynn”? When this woman caught my eye on Facebook yesterday I found myself gazing at her, and at first, I felt rather uncomfortable.  She seemed pretty but she was so big! My conditioned mind was immediately judgmental (aka fearful) of this model.  Yes, she had beautiful parts,…

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Value in Vulnerability

By Stephanie | Sep 23, 2011 |

How do you experience your value – that feeling of “enoughness” or measure of worthiness?  If you don’t know, look at what attracts you to others. If that’s a tough question for you, you’re not alone.  Over the past months in particular, I have been observing the things in which I place my own value,…

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i choose…32

By Stephanie | Sep 2, 2011 |

By every stretch of the imagination, I live a blessed and lovely life.  So why is it, then, that a week before my 32nd birthday, I am bummed out and blue? There it goes again – fear running amok over my pretty little life.  With an upsurge of dreams coming true, fruits of hard work…

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Play the Game

By Stephanie | Aug 22, 2011 |

You commit to starting a diet and that evening are offered one of your favorite Sprinkles Cupcakes…just a bite, right?  You commit to prayer and meditation in the mornings only to look at your calendar to find a packed schedule for the week ahead.  You commit to choosing love in your relationships only to get…

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Go Through It!

By Stephanie | Aug 5, 2011 |
Free with you by Cami

Have you ever felt like no one could possibly understand what you are going through? On the flip side, how many times has someone come to you with a problem or issue, and your first instinct was to try to help fix it, release the discomfort, or judge? This week, I learned an important LESSON…

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In Love

By Stephanie | Jul 14, 2011 |

by: ichooselove contributor, Sarah When you hear the words, “in love,” what comes to mind? For most, thoughts wander to romantic moments with another person.  We don’t usually picture ourselves on a solo sunset beach stroll or at a candlelight dinner for one.  Some of us insert our current partners in these mental snapshots, where…

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Choose to See the Best

By Stephanie | Jul 12, 2011 |

“You can focus on someone’s guilt, or you can focus on the love in their heart. But whichever you focus on, you’ll be at the effect of.” – Marianne Williamson Do you worry that people will betray or hurt you?  Are you generally trusting? Throughout our days – pretty much all day, just about everyday…

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