Category: The Chapter Collective
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Instant Pot Friendships: On Fear, Connections, and Taking the Lid Off

One thing you need to know about me is that I am a big chicken. A few things that strike fear in my heart: lizards, pressure cookers, disappointing people, driving in bad weather, and being rejected by pretty much anyone. Logically, I know that most of these fears are irrational. The Bible tells us not…
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From Lonely to Connected: Building Your Authentic Community One Monday at a Time

The Monday blues hit hard. Your coffee’s gone cold, and you can’t help but feel a pang of envy as your social media feed flashes images of weekend get-togethers or as you hear coworkers recount their Sunday brunches. Despite the illusion of connection created by hundreds of social media contacts, countless group chats, and endless…
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Unraveling the Stories We Tell Ourselves: My Journey with Limiting Beliefs in 2025

As we settle into 2025, I’ve been doing some deep reflection on the stories I tell myself – those persistent whispers of doubt that shape how I move through the world. You know the ones: those “truths” we’ve carried so long they feel like part of our identity. But here’s what I’m learning: just because…
