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Why we need to love every version of ourselves.
This year I got some pro shots done for my website, right before I went in for the most invasive procedure of my life - a shoulder reconstruction. How are the two related I hear you ask... Well, you see while I was in recovery I fell into a bit of a dark place. My workflow dried up (thanks NZ economy), my sleep was next to impossible (try sleeping upright, you'll see what I mean), and with only one arm and no inspiration, the girl that featured in all of these really inspirin
Rachael Thomas
11 hours ago2 min read
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When did we lose connection to our joy?
Over the weekend I went to a couple of dance classes. Nothing fancy - just the ones my gym puts on. You know how it goes, loud music, energetic instructors and a whole lot of uncoordinated souls spinning in opposing directions with admirable intentions. (Me being one of them...) And maybe it's an age thing. Maybe I've just surpassed the "give a damn" threshold because I know the days ahead are now roughly equivalent that of those behind me, but I just want to do more things t
Rachael Thomas
Oct 262 min read
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You're never going to feel ready enough to jump.
Change is hard. If it was easy, we’d all do it without hesitation. Change can look like leaving situations, people, places, and many other fundamental aspects of the very life that has defined your existence. Change can look like shifting away from things that make you feel safe. It can look like disappointing the people you love in service of allowing yourself the things you desire. Change can feel selfish. Isolating. Terrifying. But just know that these are all totally natu
Rachael Thomas
Oct 192 min read
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The shallow end isn’t where growth happens
I’m sat here at swimming lessons, watching my 6-year-old thrash about wildly (and sometimes swim), and I’m reflecting on something he...
Rachael Thomas
Sep 232 min read
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