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    Rage Against Uncomfortable Shoes

    A post shared by Sara Cotner (@saracotner) on Mar 4, 2017 at 8:20pm PST

    I find myself in a bit of a conundrum on a daily basis. I would be better at my job if I dressed more professionally. As an Executive Director of a non-profit organization, I have to raise a lot of money (millions), and I have to convince people that we can turn an ambitious vision into a reality. And whether I like it or not, my appearance is connected to my capacity to do that. I’m the girl who doesn’t like to waste time or money with makeup. I only like comfortable shoes. And I don’t
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    Reflection & Rejuvenation: March

    Two months down. Ten to go. It’s strange to keep a pulse on the year and feel how quickly it passes. 
    March! I’m excited for you. I have a 1.5-week break during March. More time with the boys. 
    By the end of the year, I want to be able to say that I feel balanced, connected, full of vitality, and at peace. I want to keep my bucket full, so that I can interact with others from a place of patience, love, and joy. I’m still at about an 8 toward this goal right now! Not too shabby.
    Here are the things I’m trying to do toward the above goal
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    Some Good News and Bad News

    I finally made an appointment to hear the results from my food sensitivity testing. I’ll admit: ignorance was bliss. I honestly didn’t want to know. If I knew that something was causing an immune response in my body, then I would have to do something about it. 
    The good news is that my test was pretty clear. Nothing was in the 4 or higher range. The things that got the highest were milk, whey, and brewers’ yeast. 
    On the other hand, Matt’s results were terrible. He is sensitive to most of the staples of an American diet, including many different forms of gluten and dairy. 
    I know lots of people
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