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Devotion vs. Commitment: How They Work Together to Create the Life You Desire (and Deserve) Next

Keeping my word this weekend reminded me how powerful I am, and how important my power is.

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Aug 25, 2025
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I’m from Chicago.

Technically, I’m from the Chicago suburbs if anyone asks (IYKYK 🤪).

But I’ve lived all over the city.

Before this weekend, I hadn’t been back “home” in three years.

Prior to that, my last visit was in 2016 as I stood at the crossroads of choosing to return to my past life, or move forward towards “the unknown” and into the life I really wanted (but couldn’t quite quantify or describe yet).

Fast forward several countries and two US-based towns later, here I was again.

Being back on the lands that first made me me brought out something within me that was unexpected and taught me a lesson I’ll never forget.

A lesson that’s made me a better, greater, and most respected and cherished woman.

A lesson that’s positioning me as THE thought leader I am, as one of the few who do what I do.

A lesson that’s already made me more money and way more confident in my unique gifts and talents.

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