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Sometimes, a little dose of encouragement—paired with a good cup of coffee—is all it takes to kick-start your day!

I hope the message below sets a positive tone for your week. Feel free to share this newsletter with anyone who could benefit from a bit of inspiration.

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Providence

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Throughout my life, I’ve encountered certain words countless times but never truly paused to understand them. “Providence” is one of those words. As always, I began my exploration with Mr. Webster:

• The protective care of God or of nature as a spiritual power

Two things caught my attention from this definition. First, the concept of “protective care.” Time and time again, I’ve experienced protection in spite of my own missteps. These moments have deeply convinced me that providence is real, a belief built upon my personal journey.

Secondly, the idea that “providence” offers both spiritual and secular paths struck a chord with me. This duality has always fascinated me and, to be honest, strengthened my own faith in God. Belief is a leap of faith, especially when there’s more than one path to choose from. Faith isn’t faith if it’s the only option.

The beauty of providence is that it invites each of us to interpret it personally—whether through a belief in God or in nature. For me, life’s events have aligned too precisely to overlook the existence of a divine presence. But I also respect each person’s right to find their own truth. I encourage everyone to question their beliefs because questioning strengthens faith, building it up rather than breaking it down.

That brings us to this week’s question:

• What have your experiences with providence taught you about your beliefs?

Thanks for sharing a bit of your time with me this Monday morning.  

Have a great week!

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Blog post from this past week:

Monday Morning Motivation - Expectations