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Roxanne’s Reflections

Roxanne’s Reflections

After writing a column for my small town newspaper for 6 years, I want to continue sharing my reflections on life’s lessons through metaphors and analogies that are realistic and relatable.

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Extending Compassion Inward
  • Roxanne
  • February 1, 2026February 1, 2026

Extending Compassion Inward

And so the vicious cycle continued–self-criticism. I realized how deeply ingrained this habit is. I am far more comfortable being hard on myself than allowing space for imperfection. I rarely per

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The Gift of Receiving: It was just what I needed
  • Roxanne
  • March 27, 2025March 27, 2025

The Gift of Receiving: It was just what I needed

And then, we prepared for a hike. It started a flurry of motion–backpacks packed with water and snacks, layers gathered, every detail handled. But this time, I wasn’t the one orchestrating it a

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The Long Way Back: A Hike, A Challenge, A Lesson
  • Roxanne
  • February 14, 2025February 14, 2025

The Long Way Back: A Hike, A Challenge, A Lesson

Hiking in the winter months might seem unusual, but thanks to a stretch of warmer weather, I recently had a chance to do just that. It wasn’t sunny, but it was mild enough for a sweatshirt. T

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