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The Journal
Thoughts, faith, wellness, and becoming -
written gently, shared honestly.


The Power of Online Women’s Growth Circles
You know that feeling when you stumble upon a secret garden, tucked away behind a hedge, where everything feels just right? That’s kind of what joining an online women’s growth circle feels like. It’s a cozy, vibrant space where mid-life women come together to share stories, swap wisdom, and cheer each other on as they navigate the wild ride of life’s transitions. And trust me, it’s not just about kumbaya moments and warm fuzzy feelings (though there’s plenty of that too). It
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6 days ago4 min read


The Flintstone Car Theory: Why Consistency Feels So Hard in Midlife
Some days, chasing goals feels like driving a Flintstone car—powered by my own two feet, but going nowhere fast.
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Mar 203 min read


Ohana Means Family
Sometimes family isn’t found at the beginning of life—but right when you need it most
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Jan 282 min read


Falling Forward, One Kick at a Time
I broke my Ankle. Not my Spirit.
A few months later, I was back on the mat -
My Ankle a little Weaker.
My Spirit a little Wiser.
Round two? Let's Go!
ljsalemme1
Jun 19, 20252 min read


Progress, Pajamas & the Power of Showing Up
Because “becoming” doesn’t always look like progress—sometimes it looks like persistence, pajamas, and pressing forward anyway.
ljsalemme1
Jun 18, 20253 min read


"Becoming" is Still Beautiful (Messy Bun and All)
Let’s be honest—when we started this journey, life didn’t exactly hand us a tidy roadmap…
ljsalemme1
Jun 18, 20252 min read


You're Not Too Late -You're Right on Time
You're not too late. You're not behind. You're not broken. You're becoming.
ljsalemme1
Jun 18, 20252 min read
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