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What’s One Thing I Know Now That Would Have Saved My Younger Self a Lot of Pain?
What’s one thing you know now that would have saved your younger self a lot of pain? View all responses By Michelle Allen If I could sit down with my younger self and share one piece of wisdom, it would be this: Not everything is meant to last forever, but that doesn’t mean it wasn’t… Continue reading
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The Little Life Hacks That Make a Big Difference
What are some life hacks that you practice? View all responses By Michelle Allen We all have them, those little tricks and habits that make life run a bit smoother. Some people call them life hacks. I call them survival strategies. One of my biggest life hacks is keeping a calendar for everything. If it’s… Continue reading
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Karma: Coincidence, Consequence, or Something More?
Do you believe in karma? View all responses By Michelle Allen Do you believe in karma? It’s one of those questions that can spark all kinds of conversations. Some people firmly believe that what goes around comes around, while others see life as a series of random events. As for me, I’m somewhere in the… Continue reading
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How Do You Write What People Actually Want to Read
How do you write what people actually want to read? View all responses By Michelle Allen If I’m being honest, I ask myself this question all the time. What do people actually want to read? What would make someone stop scrolling, click a link, or even buy a book? The truth is, I don’t really… Continue reading
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💜 From Planner to Adventurer: The Most Spontaneous Thing I’ve Ever Done
By Michelle Allen If you know me well, you know that I am not the most spontaneous person. I’ve always been someone who likes a plan. I like to know where I’m going, what I’m doing, and what to expect when I get there. Spreadsheets, lists, calendars, and carefully thought-out decisions are much more my… Continue reading
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What’s a Place You Visited That Felt Like Home?
By Michelle Allen When I think about a place that feels like home, my mind immediately goes to Oklahoma City. Over the years, I’ve spent a lot of time there visiting Dan, sometimes staying for as long as six months at a time. What started as a place to visit gradually became a place where… Continue reading
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What’s One Thing You Wish You Had Started Doing Earlier in Life?
By Michelle Allen If there’s one thing I wish I had started doing earlier in life, it’s believing in myself. That might sound simple, but self-confidence has a way of influencing almost every part of our lives. When we doubt ourselves, we hesitate to pursue opportunities, speak up, take risks, or chase goals that seem… Continue reading
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If I Had to Switch Lives with a Fictional Character for a Week…
By Michelle Allen If I could trade places with any fictional character for a week, I would choose Galadriel from The Lord of the Rings. At first, it might seem like an unusual choice. There are plenty of characters who embark on thrilling adventures, wield incredible powers, or travel to magical places. Yet Galadriel offers… Continue reading
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What’s the Best Advice You’d Give to Someone Younger Than You?
By Michelle Allen If someone younger than me asked for one piece of advice, I’d tell them this: Don’t be in such a hurry to have your life figured out. It’s easy to believe everyone else knows exactly where they’re going while you’re trying to find your path. Social media makes it look like people… Continue reading
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Everyone Deserves a Place to Call Home
By Michelle Allen I don’t live in a city. I live in the small rural village of Hesperia, Michigan. When most people think about community challenges, they often picture problems in large urban areas. But some of those same struggles exist in small towns too, including one issue that I believe would make an immediate… Continue reading
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