Author: Claire Maendel
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You know when people say – “oh that couple is trying right now.” Okay, the more that I think about this word the weirder it looks. Why do they even use this word for attempting to accomplish the conception of a baby? Well it turns out for some couples that getting pregnant doesn’t always happen…
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Have you ever been lost in any area of life (relationships, work, etc.) and someone tells you “just follow your heart.” And have you ever thought to yourself – what does that even mean? Does it mean follow my emotional whims? Does it mean follow my “intuition”? Does it mean follow what is true? But…
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There is this current phenomenon of “spotting red flags” in people early on in a dating context. When I was dating I was certainly on high alert with people. Just waiting for the other shoe to drop, or looking out for any sign of trouble. There is certainly some truth that there are red flags…
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Does anyone else share the irrational fear that you might see someone you know when you are running your daily errands? Dun dun dun. Lately, I have been noticing that every time I go out in public – I suddenly become worried. It’s funny because as I have grown older my fear keeps growing. I…
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Feeling trapped. Looking at the clock… Looking at the clock again… Wondering how people can actually do this for 20 plus years of their life. Then also thinking, those people are the real heroes… I’m just the loser who can’t stick to one thing in my life. Thinking – I’m a horrible person and someone…
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Have you ever suppressed saying certain things in the workplace for the sake of “professionalism”? Have you ever held back from questioning authority because that might cause a threat to your security? Have you ever avoided saying what you really think for sake of keeping the peace in a relationship? Have you been surrounded by…
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7 powerful ways to live a life “on purpose” from an insightful professor. Everyone has their own perspectives on what it means to find your purpose. To me the biggest game changer was not seeking my purpose. But rather, finding the things in life that make me feel “ON PURPOSE.” Tons of people these days…
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Do you think you already know your partner very well? Or do you believe you may benefit from an easy pre-marriage personality checklist? If you are recently engaged, or if you just want to know your partner a little better – you may benefit from doing this exercise. I also would like to personally share…
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Christianity, Dating, Faith, Femininity, Finding Love, Health, Marriage, Personal Growth, Personality Traits, Relationships, ReligionThe “Salt of the Earth” Husband – The Power Of Prayer In Finding Love
I didn’t realize how praying helped my love life until I rediscovered an old voice memo. In this voice memo I am essentially praying to find my future husband. A husband who resembles a “Salt of the Earth” kind of man.
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Dating, Faith, Femininity, Health, Marriage, Personal Growth, Personality Traits, Relationships, Stress ReliefThe Hidden Woman – The Art of Childbearing and Motherhood
Since I have become a married woman, I have started to have some fears around having a baby. Personally, I don’t know how to think about childbearing. When discussing this with my own mother, she seems not to understand why I have such a fear.
