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  • Self-sabotage

    I believed for years that “keeping the peace” meant staying quiet.
    If I had a need, I swallowed it. If something hurt, I softened it with a smile. I told myself I was being kind, but inside I felt smaller and smaller. That old myth—“good relationships have no conflict”—was really self-abandonment dressed up as love.

    One evening, after a long day…

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    Jake Tryna
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  • Magic

    Her giggles are pure stardust.
    When my youngest granddaughter snuggles in close, I feel time soften. She reminds me that I’m still becoming, too—one present breath, one brave choice, one tender laugh at a time.

    If you need the reminder today: you are not the same person you were a year ago. Keep growing. Let your strengths root deeper and your…

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    Corina ( Arashaya) Todoran, Victoria and 2 others
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  • Conscious Relationships

    Some transformations happen in circles, not straight lines.

    This is my older brother and me. We haven’t always seen eye to eye. We grew up with different roles, carried different stories, and for a long time our conversations could spark more heat than light. But we kept showing up—messy, honest, learning as we went.

    What changed everything…

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    Corina ( Arashaya) Todoran, Victoria and Awakenpedia [Official]
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  • Mud Happens!

    Not my pup—just the perfect mascot for today’s theme: mud happens.

    I hear Zig Ziglar’s line in my head—motivation doesn’t last… neither does bathing. Both are daily.

    That’s true for me, too. I don’t “feel like it” every morning. But small rinses help: a glass of water before coffee, three slow breaths with my hand on my heart, a quick walk with…

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    Victoria
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  • Lasting change...

    Some of my favorite lessons have been taught at the kitchen counter with flour on our hands.

    This was one of those afternoons—just me and my grandson dipping chicken in buttermilk, shaking it through the crumbs, and listening to the sizzle. He asked a hundred curious questions, and I loved every single one. We counted pieces, took turns, and…

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    Victoria and Corina ( Arashaya) Todoran
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  • So much LOVE!

    This photo makes me smile every time I see it. My son and his three children — caught in a moment of pure, unfiltered living.

    Oscar Wilde’s words ring so true: “To live is the rarest thing in the world. Most people exist, that is all.” Watching them laugh, play, and love so freely reminds me that living isn’t about perfection or control — it’s…

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    Victoria
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  • Alignment

    This quote resonates deeply with me because it beautifully captures what true success feels like.

    For me, success has never been about achievement alone — it’s about alignment. It’s about waking up each day with a sense of purpose, doing the inner work to grow into my fullest potential, and allowing that growth to ripple outward in ways that…

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    Justina Sharp, Michelle Raney and Victoria
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  • Returning

    Returning to the family farm always stirs something deep within me.
    It’s a place filled with memories — of love, loss, resilience, and healing. Every time I walk these fields, I’m reminded of how life continues to move, grow, and renew, even after the hardest seasons.

    “Never give up on someone, miracles happen every day.” Those words hold such…

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    Victoria
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  • Strong people

    This truth has taken me years to fully understand — and even longer to live.

    There comes a point when your heart recognizes its own worth so deeply that it no longer fights to be seen, heard, or chosen. Strong people don’t stop caring… they simply stop chasing what isn’t meant for them.

    Walking away isn’t weakness. It’s a sacred act of…

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    Katia Costa and Victoria
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    • This truth has taken me years to fully understand as well!♥️ Thank you for posting this, Gloria!🙏

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    • Katia Costa (edited)

      Thank you for sharing this post full of wisdom.

      – When we stop searching outside ourselves for peace and happiness…

      – When we pause to observe our words, actions, and thoughts, and notice how much of who we are reflects others’ beliefs, expectations, teachings, fears, need for control…

      – When we realize we don’t need masks to be accepted or to…

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  • Hugs make a difference!

    This picture melts my heart every time I see it. My youngest two grandchildren — one so full of wonder, the other just beginning life’s journey — sharing a quiet moment of connection.

    It’s a beautiful reminder that sometimes, we don’t need to fix anything or find the right words. We simply need to be there — to offer warmth, presence, and love…

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    Michelle Raney and Victoria
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  • Keep Trusting...

    There have been so many times in my life when I’ve wondered if the dreams in my heart would ever take shape — moments when the waiting felt long and uncertain.

    But I’ve learned that the timing of our dreams has a wisdom of its own. Sometimes the pause, the space between what we long for and what we receive, is where we grow into the person…

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    Victoria
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    • Thank you, Gloria; your posts are always thoughtful and deeply appreciated. Thank you for all your contributions here on this forum.♥️

      Namaste, Gloria!🙏

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    • Thank you...

      This moment touched my heart deeply.

      Richard surprised me with new fencing for the sanctuary — a simple act that carries so much love, care, and understanding of what this space means to me. It’s not just about building fences; it’s about creating safety, holding space, and nurturing the dreams that continue to grow here.

      As I stood there,…

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      Emerson K., Victoria and Awakenpedia [Official]
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    • Enduring friendship

      There’s something so sacred about the bond that weaves through generations — the kind of love that deepens, softens, and strengthens with time.

      Standing here with my youngest daughter and granddaughter, I’m reminded how life offers us so many stages — and how rare and precious it is to walk through them with the same hearts beside…

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      Victoria
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    • Dreaming...

      So often in my work with clients, I notice how easy it is to forget the importance of dreaming. We get caught up in the demands of daily life, focusing on what is, rather than what could be.

      But dreaming matters.

      When we allow ourselves to imagine, to hope, and to feel into the life we truly desire, we awaken something powerful within us — the…

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      Victoria
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    • True Appreciation...

      My heart overflowed when my oldest three grandchildren showed up with flowers, bright smiles, and open hearts. 💐💞
      Being told you’re appreciated — especially by the ones you love most — is one of life’s sweetest gifts. It reminds me that connection, love, and simple gestures of gratitude are what truly make life rich.
      Moments like this bring… Read more

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      Victoria
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