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Clear Eyes
Clear Eyes

Clear eyes. Full heart. Can’t lose.

This mantra from Friday Night Lights played in my mind on a drive home to Midland Texas. Often, I hit the Permian Basin at sunset, a perfect backdrop for the oil rigs, as the sky peaches and pinks. Like the opening credits in FNL, these diligent “steel cows” nod their heads amidst endless Texas terrain.

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Authenticity, Brave Tutu, Conversation, Courage, Everyday insight, Genuine, Grief, Stepping forward, support, Writing lifeRebekah ManleyFriday Night Lights, Clear Eyes, Full Heart, Everyday thoughts, bangs, braided hair, gratitude, self talk, glow Comments
Showing Up
Showing Up

I clip into my spin bike and look around the room. I spot the familiar faces and think, These guys are always here. They must come all the time. Way more than me.

Before I even start the workout, I beat myself up a bit. Why?

The music starts to speed up. I catch my rhythm and try to dismiss the thoughts.

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Authenticity, Adulting, #LiveOutLove, Author, New Year, Brave Tutu, Holiday, Writing life, Yoga, support, Sign Holders, Take Flight, Holiday Perspective, Genuine, Friends, Fear, Courage, Everyday insight, Conversation, Editor's Picks, ComparisonRebekah ManleyNew Years, New Year, Reso, resolutions, Brave Tutu, bravery, tadas, intentions, setting intention, push yourself, momentum, glow, Strength, Struggle, Comparison, co, YMCA, Spinning, in, Inspiration Comments