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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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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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Lara Rosenbaum: In Praise of (Potential) Mess

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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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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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Kimberly Allen: Becoming My Own Partner

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This Fortytude exemplar took her life into her own hands and in doing so, fell in love with herself. She also became a mother to a beautiful little boy.
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Love at the Heart of It

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In honor of Valentine’s Month, here’s a heartwarming tale of the enduring nature of love, not to mention its unpredictability. Love can be everywhere.
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Siobhan Shaw: My Secret Crush

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Who do you see when you look into the mirror? Here, one fortytude exemplar shares how pushing herself out of her comfort zone helped her to truly see—and appreciate—her lovely self.
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Melissa O’Neil: Resolving to Cut Yourself Some Slack

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Sometimes what’s best for us is the opposite of what we think. And sometimes, doing less can bring us so much more. Here, one woman shares her lessons and shows exactly how and why you can reap the same rewards.
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Rebecca Urban: 2013—Inspiration for Transformation

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It’s still January, let alone 2013. Who says resolutions should be limited to New Year’s Eve? Here, a Bay Area yoga teacher and mom shares hers, and why she continues to set intentions all year long.
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Jennifer Andres: New Year’s Resolutions By the Month

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Who says you should wait until January 1 to start making life changes? Any changes? Enjoy and live your life, and if you have goals, make them monthly. Keeping them especially ‘realistic’ also helps. A lot.
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