Beyond the Cookie Cutter

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Are you uncomfortable doing new things that are hard? Afraid of failing? Me, too! But I realized that the only way to do what God sent me here to do, is to Fail Forward!

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-Mary

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Do you live quotes as much as I do? There are beautiful words of wisdom shared in quotes. Today I share a book called “The Noticer,” by Andy Andrews.
He has such a great perspective on how to create a future that is full of the joy and fulfillment that you deserve!

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Lee and JoAnn just celebrated 72 years of marriage! That is a rare occurrence in this world. Along with that, they are rare people!

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There are various kinds of loss in the world. How do you ensure that the most precious people and relationships continue on?

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A different perspective on remember the future.  My editor shares some experiences about how using imagination and desire can shape the future we desire. 

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In this episode we chat about my experiences with believing in myself in a lead theater role.  
Theater therapy also shows us the power of practiced and emotional visualization.

About these books:
I read books to gain different perspectives on life. These 2 books have opened my mind to new ways of looking at the world. Even though I may not agree with every word an author writes, I have gained a lot from these. I am so grateful for what I have learned from them!

Think Like a Monk, Jay Shetty
Jay Shetty was a monk and has returned to normal life. He teaches some of the ways of looking at the world that he learned when he was completely focused on making the world a better place.

On Fire, John O’Leary
At age 9, John was burned on most of his body. The doctors told his parents that he could not live. This book tells of the faith of John’s parents, the support of his family, and his own courage and belief in the providence of God. So powerful!

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What are memories? How much time do you spend focused on past memories: reliving past mistakes, or wishing things were different. Don’t get stuck in the past! Intentionally create the future you want.

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I can’t interview my own mother, but her influence is still felt, even though she passed away many years ago.

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You will love these messages from my dear friend, Jennifer! She is such a beautiful person! And has learned to juggle being a nurse, and a beautiful musician while focusing on her main joy as a wonderful mother! She helps us see that it isn't so much about balance as it is orienting your life around your priorities and values.
I am so excited to share her wisdom with you!

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We want to give our children and others the benefit of the doubt, but use your intuition to wisely choose when to allow healthy failure and when to remove the snake.

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