Rachel Marie Martin's Blog, page 3
January 31, 2022
the hidden power of 10%
Before I begin, I know there are books out there on this topic of ten percent. I happen to own a couple (10% Happier being one of them). I’ve always…
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January 28, 2022
47 Lessons in 47 Years
Nothing is easy in the beginning. You can’t run a marathon until you can run a mile.
The unexpected happens in life.
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January 18, 2022
We CANNOT Run on Empty.
Why is it that I sometimes feel guilt for doing things that I don’t deem necessary? For example – today we did this awesome 1000 piece puzzle. We’re gearing up…
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September 30, 2021
I accept your faulty perception of me…
My therapist wrote these words for me to go over. And over and over. And over. So much so I had her write them down so I wouldn’t forget. I think…
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August 9, 2021
If you want to change the frenzy, change the importance.
Think about this: Our world is about keeping track. We track almost everything. Calories, likes, steps, grades, money, emails, friends, appointments, hearts, messages, and on and on and on. No wonder we…
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June 2, 2021
sometimes you need a friend
Sometimes you don’t need someone to pat you on the back – you instead need someone to look you in the eyes and tell you that they believe in you…
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March 9, 2021
Be a friend…
Be a friend who gives back. A friend who understands boundaries. A friend who gives. Be a friend who decides hours of the day aren’t as important as being there…
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February 24, 2021
Be the one who sees.
Be the one who sees. Years ago I had to count every single penny I spent. I had to keep a tally in my head while shopping. I would stand…
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February 11, 2021
Sweet soul, be brave.
Sweet soul, be brave. I know that it is easy to forget your heart. Your heart, that sweet pulse of joy and creativity that makes you, well you. I know…
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February 4, 2021
Sister, you can’t run on empty.
I have this weighted blanket. Some nights I need that extra weight to rest on me. It’s almost as if can chill out my racing mind and heart. Life is…
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