Monica Marie Jones
The Thing Behind the Thing
Have you ever worked really hard for something, then when you get it, it doesn’t quite elicit the feelings you thought it would? The more...
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Monica Marie Jones
- Sep 14, 2020
- 2 min
Make Space for Greatness
What is something you really want right now? Get ready to receive something greater... When we were searching for our new home, I really...
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Monica Marie Jones
- Sep 8, 2020
- 3 min
Belief Bandwidth
Last week I facilitated a coaching session for a famous client. I regard her like I do Oprah because of her wisdom and impact. I was so...
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Monica Marie Jones
- Aug 31, 2020
- 3 min
Nothing is Everything
At this moment I should be tanned to a perfect toasted almond honey drop hue and freckled with a multitude of mosquito bites scars....
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Monica Marie Jones
- Aug 24, 2020
- 2 min
The New To-Do List
What if your to-do list was filled with values and verbs that light you up instead of tedious tasks that take a toll on your soul? My...
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Monica Marie Jones
- Aug 17, 2020
- 3 min
Lean Toward What Lifts You
This weekend we celebrated my niece’s fourth birthday. The highlight of the event was watching the impromptu daddy-daughter dance...
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Monica Marie Jones
- Aug 10, 2020
- 3 min
On Being Open
When I was away at college, I received a terrifying call from my mother. She was screaming and crying so hysterically that the only thing...
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Monica Marie Jones
- Aug 3, 2020
- 3 min
Personal Pop-Up Blocker
When we were children, my mother set and sustained a very specific boundary around guests. No one was allowed to come over unless they...
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Monica Marie Jones
- Jul 27, 2020
- 3 min
Turn Around
When I was leaving the house the other day, I noticed that a bird that was trapped in the ceiling of our carport. He kept flying and...
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Monica Marie Jones
- Jul 21, 2020
- 4 min
Build Your Boundaries
Life forces us to make decisions to the point of fatigue. Sometimes, we say “yes” simply to be done with the exhausting practice of...
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Monica Marie Jones
- Jul 14, 2020
- 3 min
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...
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Monica Marie Jones
- 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 8, 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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