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Humans have an interesting belief about confidence.
They think it arrives first.
That one day you wake up brave.
Certain.
Ready for anything.
But confidence is rarely the starting point.
More often, it shows up later.
After the attempt.
After the awkward moment.
After the thing you were nervous to try.
Sometimes confidence begins as something much simpler.
An act.
You speak up even though you’re unsure.
You try something new even though a voice in your head says don’t.
You step forward before you feel ready.
That voice, by the way, can be quite rude.
It whispers old criticisms.
Past mistakes.
Doubts that slowly chip away at your belief in yourself.
Humans carry those voices longer than they should.
But something fascinating happens when you keep going anyway.
Your brain starts collecting evidence.
You tried.
Nothing exploded.
You tried again.
Still alive.
You handle one small challenge, then another.
Piece by piece, confidence rebuilds.
And one day you notice something surprising.
The person you once imagined becoming…
is starting to look suspiciously like you.
Confidence is not lightning.
It’s construction.
Sometimes you build it.
Sometimes you borrow it.
Sometimes you simply pretend long enough for your brain to catch up.
Either way, keep moving.
Future you is rooting for it.
So am I!
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- - - - - THE WEEK AHEAD - - - - -
Monday — Be Safe Day
I made this one up, but there’s a huge winter storm causing a lot of damage in some areas. If you’re in the path of it, please be extra cautious.
Tuesday — St. Patrick’s Day
A good excuse for a Guinness. Not that you really need one.
Wednesday — National Introverts Week
I guess we shouldn’t be expecting a big parade.
Thursday — National Let’s Laugh Day
A good idea every day, really. Laughter might not fix everything, but it sure helps. Find a few reasons to laugh this week.
Friday — Project Hail Mary hits theatres
I loved the book and have been waiting patiently for the movie. Very excited.
Saturday — French Bread Day & Flower Day
Sounds like an excellent excuse to visit the market.
Sunday — National Goof Off Day
Also As Young As You Feel Day. Not a coincidence. Age is just a number. Go outside, have some fun, and act a little younger than you are.
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- - - - - EARTH TREASURE - - - - -
Bread.
A staple of human life for centuries.
So many varieties.
So many uses.
But nothing quite compares to fresh bread.
The smell filling a kitchen.
The crusty edge.
The soft, pillowy center.
A simple food done right.
And when it’s done right, it tastes anything but simple.
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Best thing to put on fresh bread?
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Float well, Earthling.
NeilA
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