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Jul 6, 2020
2 min

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...

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Monica Marie Jones

Jun 29, 2020
4 min

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.

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Monica Marie Jones

Jun 22, 2020
3 min

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...

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Monica Marie Jones

Jun 15, 2020
4 min

Balance Increase

When we hear the term balance, we automatically assume that it means all things getting equal weight, time or energy.

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Monica Marie Jones

Jun 9, 2020
2 min

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...

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Monica Marie Jones

Jun 1, 2020
3 min

Revisit Your Vision

At the center of my vision board, I have a picture of Oprah looking through binoculars at the year 2020.

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Monica Marie Jones

May 25, 2020
2 min

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...

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Monica Marie Jones

May 18, 2020
3 min

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,...

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Monica Marie Jones

May 11, 2020
3 min

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...

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Monica Marie Jones

May 4, 2020
3 min

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

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Monica Marie Jones

Apr 27, 2020
2 min

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...

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Monica Marie Jones

Apr 20, 2020
3 min

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...

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Monica Marie Jones

Apr 13, 2020
4 min

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...

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Monica Marie Jones

Apr 6, 2020
4 min

Find Your Feeling First

When I began to reflect on the things that I miss the most during this time of social distancing,

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Monica Marie Jones

Mar 30, 2020
3 min

The Container

Last week, emotions were particularly high and heavy for a myriad of reasons.

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Monica Marie Jones

Mar 23, 2020
2 min

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...

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Monica Marie Jones

Mar 16, 2020
3 min

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...

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Monica Marie Jones

Mar 9, 2020
3 min

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...

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Monica Marie Jones

Mar 2, 2020
3 min

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...

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Monica Marie Jones

Feb 24, 2020
2 min

Listen Louder

For every message we receive, there are many paths our minds can take. What you hear may be the key to what you’ve been hoping for, but...

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