self development and personal growth blog

A discourse on self-development

Life during Covid really got me thinking about self-development and what it takes to flourish—and what can get in the way. With Flourish I explore how you and I can live authentically, pursue goals that we stick to, deal with obstacles, persevere, and ultimately thrive.

To flourish is to “grow or develop in a healthy or vigorous way.” As a noun it’s “a bold or extravagant gesture or action.”

Let’s grow vigorously and be bold about it!

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Why Living Authentically Is Not as Radical as You Might Think

October 4, 2022 October 4, 2022

Most of us live according to other people’s expectations and values. What happens when we live according to our own?

Coming Home to Myself Part 6: Warm Light

September 13, 2022 September 13, 2022

And so my days began to fill with warm light, and I felt myself growing in a new way and direction.

Freeing Yourself From a Negative Narrative

June 15, 2022 June 15, 2022

We can become aware of how we are treating ourselves and, in doing so, break the trance. This is vital on the path to personal growth and development.

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