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Autumn's Notes
for Life Beyond the Rocky Roads
Hopeful, Encouraging, and Inspiring Articles and Stories


Finding the Love to Write Again
Have you reached the point where the pressure to write something good has gotten in the way of remembering how it felt to just love writing?
Oct 283 min read


The Life We Choose: Embracing Your Own Path
We all choose our own paths. Sometimes those paths lead us to fascinating adventures. Other times, we find ourselves on a rocky road with numerous inclines.
Sep 24 min read


Bloom Freely, Without Permission
What does it mean to bloom without permission? I see it as choosing your path without waiting for others’ approval, without waiting for the perfect moment when all circumstances are just right, without waiting until you feel completely ready.
Aug 53 min read


Finding the Motivation to Write: Unlocking Your Creativity
What if the secret isn’t in forcing yourself to write, but in learning how to tap into the motivation to write that already exists within you?
Jul 222 min read


Your Positive Impact Matters: How Small Actions Create Big Change Every Day
It’s easy to forget that even the smallest actions can create ripples of change. The truth is, the world needs your unique contributions, your energy, and your compassion—every single day.
Jul 152 min read


How to Know When It's Time for Change in Your Life
When do you know it’s time to make a major change in your life? How do we find the courage to make the change?
Jul 84 min read


Begin Anywhere, Just Begin
Some stories feel too heavy to carry, too complex to capture in mere words. But I tell myself, Begin anywhere, just begin.
May 132 min read


Where Will Your Path Lead?
As you travel the winding trails, a path beckons you toward the unknown. Curiosity compels you to move forward. Where will this path lead?
May 62 min read


The Courage to Believe in Yourself
Believing that you can be someone more, something more, takes tremendous courage, especially when you feel alone on a ledge without the support of others.
Apr 293 min read


Defining Your Own Success
🌟What is success but the bravery to define it on your own terms and then the courage to pursue that vision, despite obstacles?
Apr 183 min read


Are You Ready to Rewrite Your Story?
Every morning offers an opportunity to reinvent yourself and determine the direction your life will take.
Apr 153 min read
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