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Relation ≠ Relationship
How discernment can save you frustration and hurt feelings
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Martina E. Faulkner
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F.I.N.E.
A new understanding of what "fine" actually can mean
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Martina E. Faulkner
Adages and Perspective
How to hot wire your brain to arrive at the results you want
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Martina E. Faulkner
Flexibility and Resilience
Years ago, as my writing career was growing, I focused on being consistent in maintaining a regular blog.
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Martina E. Faulkner
The Complex Reality of Grief
Understanding what grief really is can help us navigate it with more ease, compassion, and grace.
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Martina E. Faulkner
The Alligator Closest to Your Boat
What is the alligator closest to your boat?
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Martina E. Faulkner
Opportunity is Knocking
I recently had an opportunity to have a conversation with an old new friend.
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Martina E. Faulkner
Exploring
First a definition: “Explore – [ik-splawr, -splohr] 1) to traverse or range over for the purpose of discovery; 2) to look into closely; 3) to…
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Martina E. Faulkner
Friends
Friend [frend] –noun; 1) a person attached to another by feelings of affection or personal regard; 2) a person who gives assistance; patron; supporter…
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Martina E. Faulkner
Victim…Victorious!
Are you a victim?
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Martina E. Faulkner
Little Black Dress
I recently heard someone use the phrase:
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Conspicuous Consumption
A while ago, I decided to clean out my linen/medicine/toiletry closet.
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Martina E. Faulkner
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