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					<description><![CDATA[Thriving together takes more than proximity or mutual obligation. Explore how intentional relationships and ecosystems can nourish aliveness, courage, play, resource, and meaningful expression.]]></description>
		
		
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		<pubDate>Sun, 22 Jun 2025 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 08 Jun 2025 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 27 Apr 2025 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 13 Apr 2025 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[What if the difference you learned to hide carries aliveness, usefulness, artistry, or freedom? Practice distinguishing danger from disturbance—and authentic adaptation from erasing yourself.]]></description>
		
		
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		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Mar 2025 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 09 Mar 2025 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 23 Feb 2025 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Shock is protective, not weak. Learn gentle ways to stabilize the body, orient to the present, and regain clarity without forcing yourself from impact straight into acceptance.]]></description>
		
		
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		<pubDate>Sun, 09 Feb 2025 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[When a task feels boundless, the body prepares for an enormous demand. Find the specific, complete, ridiculously small action that lets life force move without pressure.]]></description>
		
		
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		<pubDate>Sun, 26 Jan 2025 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jan 2025 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Thriving Anyway</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 15 Dec 2024 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Sep 2024 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Reframe to Thrive — Building Emotional Agility for Life-Changing Work</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Aug 2024 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Boundaries in Motion — Graceful Exits and Savvy Communication</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 18 Aug 2024 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Perfectly Imperfect &#8211; Thriving Through Authentic Action</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jul 2024 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Now &#038; Onwards — Releasing the Old, Embracing the New</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Jul 2024 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Dancing with Wisdom &#8211; Discerning Your Yes in Challenging Times</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Jun 2024 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Soulful Self-Care — Balancing Indulgence and Heartfelt Compassion</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 09 Jun 2024 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Rewire a Limiting Belief to Re-Inspire Action</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 26 May 2024 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Stop Putting Yourself Down — Unlocking Your Hidden Strengths</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2024 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Breaking the Sorry Cycle &#8211; Cultivating Calm, Confidence, and Unapologetic Living</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 28 Apr 2024 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Quiet Courage &#8211; Finding Strength Together</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Mar 2024 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Sacred Decisions &#8211; Crafting Your Life with Confidence</title>
		<link>https://www.thrivingnow.com/sacred-decisions-crafting-your-life-with-confidence/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Thriving Now]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 10 Mar 2024 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Heartfelt Consent &#8211; Unlocking Joyful Co-Creation</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Thriving Now]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Feb 2024 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Tuning into the Energy Around You — Releasing Blocks and Resistance</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 21 Jan 2024 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Stories that Hurt — Stories that Heal</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Thriving Now]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 07 Jan 2024 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Creating Money Boundaries that Align with You</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Nov 2023 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 15 Oct 2023 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>3 Pitfalls to Avoid When Savvy Co-Creating</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 24 Sep 2023 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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