Recent Blog Posts by Sarah

Ayanna McKinley: A New Shine on Spring

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T.S. Eliot’s “The Wasteland” starts with a somber take: April is the cruelest month. But what do you think? Here, Fortytude exemplar Ayanna McKinley shares how April was once a month she dreaded, and how ten years later—it’s taken on a whole new shine. Here’s how she turned it all around.
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09 April 2013

Karin Belgrave: Spring Gratitude

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A busy mom/working photographer shares how she’s been Spring cleaning by ridding her life of mental baggage and instead, making time for what’s most important. Here, she shows exactly how it’s possible.
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26 March 2013

Lara Rosenbaum: In Praise of (Potential) Mess

Stu Spivack

Sometimes allowing for life as it happens, instead of trying to color-coordinate or box and label it—can actually make for a more colorful life. Get dirty. Dig in.
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12 March 2013

Stacie Krajchir: The Month that Changed My Life

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Spring is here, and when you purge items from your closet or garage—why not be conscientious about where you send those items? Conscious cleaning and even simply giving can bring unforeseen rewards—not to mention make a bigger impact on the world at large.
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05 March 2013

Music: Rachel Platten - Little Light