I think I was talking about hiking and my friend said, “Wow, you’re really goal-oriented, aren’t you?” I thought that was so funny. I know so many people who are working toward goals that I forget many people don’t set …
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It’s been amazing to see my timeline filled with people expressing gratitude for what they have over the last week—using #GiveThanks. I keep thinking – what would happen if everyone expressed gratitude every day for a year? I know, everyone …
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I didn’t tell very many dating disaster stories in my book, for many reasons. One, the book would have been 4,000 pages long. Second, they are embarrassing and I feel like an idiot. Third, I didn’t want to disrespect my …
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This post is adapted from my recent appearance in the “Show It Off” podcast. To listen to the full episode, check it out here: “Gifts of Ending the Toxic Relationship Pattern with Author and Former Single Mama, Karen Stanley”. To …
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Did you know I used to play the cello? Well, the only reason why I could play the cello is because I got out the instrument and practiced every day for years. (OK let’s be real…it wasn’t every day. I …
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Alas, we don’t get to decide on the timing of anything we want to create and attract into our lives. That’s why this is such a great love playlist song if you’re working on attracting your soul mate. I’m with …
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“Die A Happy Man” by Thomas Rhett brings me back to my Texas roots, and reminds me of falling in love with John. Our first date was one “hands down, one of the best nights” Of my life. I was nervous …
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Guest post by Sarah Fay, Host of The Show It Off Podcast and founder of Empowered Single Mama. “You only think you don’t want a relationship because you don’t want what you had before. You have never had real love. …
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I’ve always said love is an action verb. Probably because I’ve been lied to so many times. And fallen for lies so many times. I really didn’t want to hear someone say they love me if they can’t be bothered …
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You know, I believe it’s possible to have the relationship you’ve always wanted. I believe it because I experienced it, but for years I sure didn’t. But even when I doubted, I’d always have this daydream that I would meet …
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