I got an e-mail from a simplicity mailing list that asked the question, "What part of your morning routine holds you up?" That is a good question for me to reflect on. I will post more on this later.

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I think I need to take time to be still. My soul needs me to slow down. My lifestyle right now is keeping me in a rush. I am finishing a graduate class. It is my last one for the endorsement I am working on. Also, I am looking for a full-time job, which I need to support myself. I am long-term subbing in a kindergarten classroom, which is a big ( Read more... )

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