Joyce Bennett-Hall

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Who Are You When Nobody Knows Your Name?
Life & Reflection
September 30, 20265 min read

Who Are You When Nobody Knows Your Name?

I was watching television and saw an interview with Elon Musk's mother. And I found myself thinking — what about the rest of us? Those of us whose children aren't famous, who have never walked a red carpet? Does that mean our lives aren't interesting? Oh, I don't think so.

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Sometimes Life Interrupts Your Story
Life & Reflection
August 28, 20267 min read

Sometimes Life Interrupts Your Story

I haven't talked to you for quite some time. Life interrupted my story — and I'm sure many of you can relate. We make plans, we have ideas about where our lives are going, and then life smiles and says, "I have a different idea."

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Thanksgiving and Peace
Spiritual Awareness
November 24, 20216 min read

Thanksgiving and Peace

This Thanksgiving I would like to suggest that we add something to our annual tradition — focusing on peace. Let's become part of a movement for world peace by trying to understand each other in a deeper way.

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Leave Your Light On
Spiritual Awareness
October 9, 20217 min read

Leave Your Light On

Rev. Eric Overholtzer inspired me with a talk about being a 'beacon of light.' Our Universe is a system of Light — and therefore, so are we. The frequency of our Light depends upon our consciousness.

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Happy New Year 2021
Self-Reflection
January 1, 20214 min read

Happy New Year 2021

I have always loved the beginning of a new year! I like to take January 1st and spend time with me — looking back over the last year, taking inventory, and planning the dreams I want to fulfill.

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Negative Habits, Beliefs and Perceptions Block Our Success
Self-Reflection
October 24, 20206 min read

Negative Habits, Beliefs and Perceptions Block Our Success

Everyone can agree that success is subjective. However, no matter how we define it, negative self-sabotaging habits, negative beliefs, and debilitating procrastination keep us from realizing our real success.

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Life Is a Gift!
Inspiration
April 8, 20157 min read

Life Is a Gift!

Life is a gift that has been given to you — do not take this gift for granted. Use this gift by living your life fully, from your greatness. You are here to soar and make a difference.

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Don't Give Up and Dare to Succeed
Self-Reflection
March 13, 20155 min read

Don't Give Up and Dare to Succeed

We all want to reach our goals and manifest our dreams, yet some people reach them and some don't. Fear is what stops us all! Don't give up and dare yourself to succeed — you can have anything you want.

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Take Control of Your Destiny
Self-Reflection
March 5, 20155 min read

Take Control of Your Destiny

We do have the power within us to attract to ourselves all that we could ever want. Take control of your own destiny by cultivating this knowing and avoiding any clutter that blocks your path.

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Yesterday Is Gone, Tomorrow May Not Come, Today Is All We Have!
Self-Reflection
February 25, 20153 min read

Yesterday Is Gone, Tomorrow May Not Come, Today Is All We Have!

Don't live in the past! We are the authors of our lives and we can write a new chapter at any time. Today is all we have — let's start writing our next chapter now by living in the present.

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A Great Time to Be Alive
Inspiration
February 17, 20153 min read

A Great Time to Be Alive

We are living at a time of change, a time where we can express our true self — our greatness. Right now is the greatest time to be alive. We were all born to do great things — let's start now!

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