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Flying Lessons
We’ve heard of things that happen in nature housed in neat little clichés, but how often do we witness these miraculous events in...

Monica Marie Jones
Jul 13, 20203 min read
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From Struggle to Strength
When I began practicing yoga, I was extremely challenged by the downward-facing dog pose. It felt uncomfortable and at times painful. I...

Monica Marie Jones
Jul 6, 20202 min read
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The Art of Authenticity
I landed my first leading role without even having to audition. As a child, I was cast as the leading lady in a church play.

Monica Marie Jones
Jun 29, 20204 min read
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Soul System Building
Think about something that you wanted so badly that you now have. Is having it as exciting as the anticipation and buildup that preceded...

Monica Marie Jones
Jun 22, 20203 min read
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Balance Increase
When we hear the term balance, we automatically assume that it means all things getting equal weight, time or energy.

Monica Marie Jones
Jun 15, 20204 min read
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Lesson From a Lifeguard
When life feels heavy, I find comfort and a healthy means of escape by getting lost in a good book. The ever-present trauma of racial...

Monica Marie Jones
Jun 8, 20202 min read
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Revisit Your Vision
At the center of my vision board, I have a picture of Oprah looking through binoculars at the year 2020.

Monica Marie Jones
Jun 1, 20203 min read
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The Season of Growth
When we moved into our home, I was enamored by the number of trees on our property. We were in the last days of winter, so they were all...

Monica Marie Jones
May 25, 20202 min read
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Expand Your Space
When my brother and I were children, we loved playing in our grandparents' backyard. It felt like we were exploring an expansive,...

Monica Marie Jones
May 18, 20203 min read
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Let It Grow
I am a proud plant mom. My fellow plant lovers can attest to the fact that plants have emotions. I can tell when my plants are sad, and...

Monica Marie Jones
May 11, 20203 min read
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Reroute Your Ride
When your world has been turned upside down or obstacles have been placed in your previously clear path, release the idea that you have to

Monica Marie Jones
May 4, 20203 min read
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Find Your Balance
Throughout childhood and as a young adult I studied all forms of dance and gymnastics. In ballet and gymnastics, in particular, balance...

Monica Marie Jones
Apr 27, 20202 min read
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Flip Your Formulas
A few years ago, I was asked to have a quick mentoring conversation with a young lady who was struggling in college. After listening to...

Monica Marie Jones
Apr 20, 20203 min read
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An Attitude of Expectation
By the age of 28, I’d assumed that my lifelong love affair with my dance career was over. So, imagine my surprise when a college friend...

Monica Marie Jones
Apr 13, 20204 min read
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Find Your Feeling First
When I began to reflect on the things that I miss the most during this time of social distancing,

Monica Marie Jones
Apr 6, 20204 min read
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The Container
Last week, emotions were particularly high and heavy for a myriad of reasons.

Monica Marie Jones
Mar 30, 20203 min read
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The Gift of Rejection
Last year, I applied for a home loan for the first time in my life. I was rejected. My debt-to-income ratio was too high. I felt as...

Monica Marie Jones
Mar 23, 20202 min read
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The Power of Pause
When I coach facilitators, I take them through a feedback process that asks two questions. What are your strengths? What are your...

Monica Marie Jones
Mar 16, 20203 min read
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Consider Your Capacity
Have you ever gotten deep into your day and realized that you did not schedule time for your basic needs? You’ve made and honored so...

Monica Marie Jones
Mar 9, 20203 min read
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Redirect to Connect
Last night I had a dream that I had a speaking engagement in another state and I'd missed all of the flights. I would have to drive, but...

Monica Marie Jones
Mar 2, 20203 min read
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