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Start Here, Where the Mess Gets Holy
Because the gold's never where you expect it.
Apr 16, 2025
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Paulette Bodeman
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Words Carry Power
The importance of intention and clarity of speech in our upside-down world.
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Listening for What Wants More
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Gratitude and Connection
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