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Make your mess your message

November 17, 2020 by Christie Hawkes 13 Comments
Woman with a mop.

Last week, I shared with you some wisdom from David Sedaris’s MasterClass on storytelling. In response to his questions, you shared some wonderful stories. Thank you. Thank you. If you haven’t yet read those stories, you might want to check out the comments on this post…but be sure to come back! I have more MasterClass … [Read more…]

Posted in: Reading and writing Tagged: authenticity, communication, vulnerability

Who are you really?

March 27, 2018 by Christie Hawkes 44 Comments
Who are you really?

If I were sitting across from you today and asked the question “Who are you?” how would you answer? If it were our first meeting, I assume you would start with your name, but beyond that basic title, who are you? If you asked me, I might say I’m a middle-aged woman, a mother, a … [Read more…]

Posted in: Health and wellness Tagged: authenticity, exercise, mindfulness

Speaking of authenticity

March 6, 2018 by Christie Hawkes 28 Comments
Speaking of authenticity

I’ve been reading a lot lately about thriving, specifically what is required to truly thrive. I’ve found a number of useful ideas and tips–taking care of your body, stretching your mind, doing things that bring you joy–but the one theme that keeps coming up over and over is authenticity. Everyone seems to agree that it … [Read more…]

Posted in: Health and wellness Tagged: authenticity, fitness, quotes

Keeping it real: cultivating authenticity

April 5, 2016 by Christie Hawkes 4 Comments
Keeping it real: cultivating authenticity

Imperfection is beauty, madness is genius and it’s better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring. ~Marilyn Monroe My sister Connie and I are reading The Gifts of Imperfection by Brene Brown. Connie’s in Arizona. I live in Utah. But we text back and forth about what we’ve been reading—a long-distance book club of sorts. … [Read more…]

Posted in: Book recommendations Tagged: authenticity, Brene Brown, imperfection

I’m okay; you’re okay. Aren’t we?

October 27, 2015 by Christie Hawkes 1 Comment
I'm okay, you're okay; aren't we?

Last week, I was sitting on a beautiful beach, enjoying the rugged black lava rocks and the mighty ocean waves, when my travel companion decided to get in the water. Before pulling her coverup over her head, she said, “I’m sorry for what you’re about to see. I’m still a good person.” Then we laughed … [Read more…]

Posted in: Travel Tagged: authenticity, imperfection, travel

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