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Heal, Survive, Thrive: Stop Distracting Yourself from Dealing with Your Stuff
Today, I am sharing a wonderful video by Stephanie Lyn, who was very instrumental in my healing from my divorce. You have to take responsibility for all your demons by practicing self-awareness. I hope this helps you as much as it has helped me.
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The Journey to Mara Prose!
The theme for the upcoming year is all about my journey thus far. Mara Prose has come a long way since the inception of my brand. What initially started as a hobby, a past time, a simple way of voicing my opinion; has now grown into an international movement to consistently inspire, empower, encourage and […]
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How do I believe in LOVE again?
As I was watching one of my favorite tv shows, (Sex and the City of course lol), I related to the Charlotte character lamenting about harboring animosity towards her ex-husband for destroying her faith in ever finding love again. She was afraid to put herself out there, but desperately wanted to find a new love. […]
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Mara Prose Monday: Finding your inner strength in the midst of chaos…
First and foremost, let’s say a prayer in remembrance of 9/11, for Houston flood victims and for Miami. Mara Prose Announcements: Please be sure to tune into the Roku Channel: The Book Trailer Channel (Twitter @TBTC_TV ) to view my book trailer on your big screen! See my first reaction to it below: New Projects in Development: […]
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Thursday Thoughts: Wobbegong (A Mara Prose Poem)
Picture courtesy of Tokyo Ghoul Wiki – Fandom You are motionless in your emotions You give no chase, you only entice Your duality camouflages who you really are You prey on the weak and diminish the strong Your attack is not expected, your victim is left severely wounded And although you are slow to pounce You […]
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Wednesday Wisdom: Is Instagram Ruining Our Female Friendships? by Amy Leak
Picture Courtesy of Tom’s Guide This article: Is Instagram Ruining Our Female Friendships? by Amy Leak is everything! I honestly could not have said this any better. I think we have all been guilty of this at one time or another. The key is to admitting to our envy and working to fight against it. […]
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Tuesday Thoughts: Time Doesn’t Heal All Wounds, And That’s Okay by Pardis Alia via her blog Thought Catalog
I felt this was perfect for Tuesday Thoughts, enjoy! ~ Mara Prose unsplash.com“Time heals all wounds.” We’ve heard it before. It’s the saying that we’ve held close and hoped would tend to our hurt. We’ve put the bandages away. We’ve tucked the polysporin back into the medicine cabinet. And we’ve hoped, however in vain, that […]
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Mara Prose Monday: Obedience (Bible.com – YouVersion Devotional)
I begin everyday with a series of devotionals. Today, I thought I would share one that really hit home. ~ Mara Prose Everyone hates being told what to do. “What right does so and so have to give me advice and telling me how to live my life? They have no idea what I am […]
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Friday Frankness: If I Was Who I Am Today…
I have been thinking back to who I was and who I have become. If I was who I am today, a lot of people would never have been in my life. There is a lot of nonsense I would not have entertained. There are a lot of decisions that would have been made differently. […]
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Thursday Thoughts: I can’t, I don’t, I won’t (A Mara Prose Poem)…
Picture courtesy of PerfectCloud I could heal you, but I won’t I could fight for you, but I don’t I could make you love me, but I can’t Mostly because it’s unnecessary work, so save your rants Your insecurities are not my responsibility Your emotional baggage will not be my testimony I don’t have time to […]
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Tuesday Thoughts: In my feelings…(A Mara Prose Poem)
I’m sitting here feeling some kind of way I’m wondering why you couldn’t stay? Does everyone want the opposite of me? Can’t we all just let things be? So I am sitting here feeling some kind of way I don’t quite recognize myself yet But most importantly, we just met I’m sorry I can’t get […]
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Tuesday Thoughts: Financial Strains
There is almost nothing more stressful than being financially strapped for cash. Whether it is due to poor decisions or the lagging economy, all we know is times are hard and we could all use a helping hand. You can change any situation you find yourself in, but you must remember it takes time. There […]
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