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Vulnerability Is Terrifying

In Stories & Reflections  •  by Amanda Herring, Writer, October 4, 2021  •   Leave a Comment
“Vulnerability is terrifying.” That was the first line of a meme I saw this morning. So true. To be authentic takes vulnerability, and because it truly is terrifying to put yourself out there, that may explain why people don’t seem very “real” these days. They’re...
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Sick of Shiny

In Stories & Reflections  •  by Amanda Herring, Writer, September 24, 2021  •   Leave a Comment
I am a collector of quotes. I like inspirational sayings, motivating verses, and passages that hit home. I have a whole Pinterest board related to them, as well as various and sundry clippings, post-its, and cut outs of gems that struck a chord. But sometimes...
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AWOL…but with permission.

In Stories & Reflections  •  by Amanda Herring, Writer, September 21, 2021  •   Leave a Comment
I’ve been AWOL. I never thought I would go without posting a TILT, but it’s been over a week without one. I was pretty committed and swore I’d never do it. But I had permission…from myself. I think sometimes life surrounds us with a hundred...
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Different. Nice.

In Stories & Reflections  •  by Amanda Herring, Writer, September 8, 2021  •   Leave a Comment
We can be different if you’re nice. If you’re nice, we can be friends. If we are friends, you can expect my loyalty, grace, and support. We can be different if you’re not nice. If you’re not nice, we can’t be friends. If we are...
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Things I Learned Today / Sunday, August 15, 2021

In Things I Learned Today  •  by Amanda Herring, Writer, August 15, 2021  •   Leave a Comment
Things I learned today… I started to crochet a blanket last night, and I had forgotten how much I loved it. While I was yarning over and hooking and turning, I realized that a crocheted blanket is one continuous string of yarn that is continuously...
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Opportunities, PTSD, and Vikings

In Stories & Reflections  •  by Amanda Herring, Writer, July 24, 2021  •   Leave a Comment
On or about this day 6 years ago, July 2015, Keith and I were standing in the front yard when the gastro doctor called. They found colon cancer in Keith after a routine colonoscopy, probably Stage 2, and it had to come out. It was...
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Let yourself go?

In Stories & Reflections  •  by Amanda Herring, Writer, July 19, 2021  •   Leave a Comment
What do y’all think it means if you’ve “let yourself go”? Are you eating ice cream straight from the carton, curled up on the couch in sweats, most weekends? Girl. Took a shower…maybe yesterday? Sister. Wear your husband’s old, holey softball tournament tshirt and faded...
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Creating Peace, Love & Joy #3

In Stories & Reflections  •  by Amanda Herring, Writer, July 14, 2021  •   Leave a Comment
All week, I’m working to CREATE a little more peace, love, and joy by making some adjustments here and there to my daily habits.  So far, I’ve told you about two… >  I turned off my email notifications.>  I set a timer and focus. Today’s...
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Creating Peace, Love & Joy #2

In Stories & Reflections  •  by Amanda Herring, Writer, July 13, 2021  •   Leave a Comment
I’m working this week to CREATE a little more peace, love, and joy by making some adjustments here and there to my daily habits.  Yesterday, I told you about the first one… I turned off my email notifications. It’s actually working! I feel less inundated...
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Treat Yourself Like You’re Sick

In Stories & Reflections  •  by Amanda Herring, Writer, July 11, 2021  •   Leave a Comment
Sometimes my mental health has so deteriorated, I should treat myself like I’m sick. Remove myself from crowds Get some rest and try to sleep Hydrate more and eat good food Assess my symptoms and identify what made me feel so bad Take care of...
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