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SJ Marcotte
- Jan 6, 2020
- 4 min
Melinda Featured!
I see the beauty in the eyes of people even when they're at their worst. I can often see the light that they don't see yet and can love them until they're able to love themselves. LOVING | HUMBLE | LOYAL | RESILIENT What is your purpose? I'm a person in long-term recovery and have a heart for people and families struggling with addiction. One of my favorite words is HOPE (hold on, pain ends) because I believe there's always a light at the end of the tunnel. I believe my purpo
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SJ Marcotte
- Dec 31, 2019
- 3 min
Laura Featured!
I was equally condemned by feminists who called me a sell-out and by traditionalists who were offended I would speak so comfortably about being pro-choice, wanting a career, and rejecting religion. Independent | Resilient | Fiercely Feminist What is your purpose? To shape and refine the minds of two little humans while working to expand my own. What does society say about what it means to be feminine? Feminine is too often acquainted with dainty, delicate, or weak. Serena sla
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SJ Marcotte
- Oct 14, 2019
- 5 min
Ruthie Featured!
I happily take hold of any avenue I can to release the good in others and to encourage them to look at the good in themselves and those around them. Creative | Artistic | Determined | Encourager | Positive | Loving | Inquisitive What is your purpose? I absolutely love to encourage others--build them up, help them embrace their best selves, know that they have incredible value in the lives of others, and to share the good that's out there. I believe we all have the ability to
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SJ Marcotte
- Jul 8, 2019
- 5 min
Diana Featured!
Empathy gives me this ability to connect on a deeper level with people around me, when I allow it. I still have trust issues, but the more I allow people to get to know me, the more I understand them. I would have thought that by allowing myself to trust others I would gain better insight into myself, but the opposite happened. Riddle | Mystery | Enigma | Cinema Loving Nerd What is your purpose?
To become the best, most authentic version of myself; a passionate human being, a
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SJ Marcotte
- Jun 29, 2019
- 4 min
Lissa Featured!
I tend to gravitate toward people who have struggled in some way and worked hard to overcome obstacles. Their struggles might not be my struggles, but that does not prevent me from being able to empathize with how far they've come. A woman who writes What is your purpose? I try not to define it but let it unfold however it's supposed to. That doesn't mean I let it pass me by, either. I actively pursue those things that wake me up and get me into a groove. What is at the core
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SJ Marcotte
- Jun 4, 2019
- 3 min
Nicole Featured!
"I believe that small and big choices matter in terms of our individual lives and how that ripples out into the rest of the world." Spiritual seeker, Organizer, Minister, Mom, Partner, Dreamer What is your purpose?
Showing up for people in the highs and lows. Investing research, prayer and time in bringing thoughtful, inspiring messages to a community every week. Being present for my family, both chosen and given. Using my skills to love and heal all of creation with my time,
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SJ Marcotte
- May 20, 2019
- 4 min
Erica Featured!
"When I see progress I get really enthused! Success doesn't always happen overnight. Continued hope is a promising thing." Empathetic, tenacious, imaginative, loyal, resilient, self-reliant, self-sufficient, aware, protective, charismatic, eager to learn and understand. What is your purpose?
To inspire, encourage and empower people to live their best life possible. What is at the core of your being?
Transparency, determination and defying odds. What does society say about wha
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SJ Marcotte
- May 5, 2019
- 4 min
Andrea Featured!
"Owning who I am to the core has allowed me to find peace with who I am as a human - and yes, femininity and all the amazing beauty that comes with it does play a role in that narrative." Soulful Creator, Experience Seeker, Food Enthusiast, Music Lover, Recovering People Pleaser, Mamma, Friend, Wife, Good Vibe Pursuer and Provider – Filled with Wanderlust, Marching to the Beat of my Own Drum. What is your purpose?
To be a good human. I am kind. I give back. I desire learnin
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SJ Marcotte
- Apr 29, 2019
- 5 min
Angie Featured
Our first STRONG BEAUTIFUL WOMAN feature: Angie Nerd, Wife, Mother, Sister, Auntie, Friend, Snuggler of Babies, Authentic, Happy, Weird, Passionately Curious What is your purpose? In a big-picture sense, my purpose is to nurture and educate. Reminding women about self-care is also a personal calling. "You are just as important as every other member of your family. You are a whole person, deserving of care," is a message I frequently talk to women about, particularly mother
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