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Take Courage

by Gina Parris

“Don’t be trapped by dogma — which is living with the results of other people’s thinking. Don’t let the noise of others’ opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary.” […]

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Cinderella Stories, Baseball Victories and Love – by Gina Parris   Have you ever witnessed a victory that was more than just a win? I bet you have. Yesterday I watched the last game of Firstborn’s junior college baseball conference playoffs. I left at noon for a game that started at 2:00 pm in blazing […]

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“Gina, if you really knew her, you would like her, I promise. She has a good heart, and she is super loyal.” Those words were spoken to me by my friend, Jen, when we were 16 years old, about a mutual acquaintance. The girl she spoke of drove me nuts. I found her arrogant and […]

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“I just want to know how to be HAPPY!” This is the request those of us in the people-building business  get more than any other. “How to be Happy.” I’ll never forget the time I was just 15 years old. I was completely obsessed with my boyfriend, who I thought brought me great happiness. The […]

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I had not seen my oldest sister Joi for at least 4 years. She still lived in Spokane, Washington, but this summer day she was visiting me in Middle Tennessee. I couldn't wait to show her the beautiful hiking trails and waterfalls right by my house.  Since the State Park is right by my home, […]

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