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Maneuvering mid(ish)life transformation Three years ago, a divine discontent set into the pit of my stomach. It began with the thought,...
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Gita Matlock
- Jun 24, 2020
- 2 min
Following Joy
What does it mean to follow your joy? For many years, I’ve been advised to try it. But, for one reason or another, I generally end up...
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Gita Matlock
- Jun 14, 2020
- 2 min
The Dogma of Karma
Last week I wrote about the tragic murders of Dominique Fells and Riah Milton, both trans black women who were viciously killed this...
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Gita Matlock
- May 24, 2020
- 2 min
Untamed Voyager
I used to believe that it must be hell to believe in hell. How sad to fear for the eternal damnation of our loved ones. Now I know it can...
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Gita Matlock
- May 22, 2020
- 2 min
Let Us Treasure Hunt
When life calls for change, who or what do you turn to for guidance? The ten question quiz? A psychic, a friend, a hero? Perhaps you are...
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Gita Matlock
- May 6, 2020
- 2 min
Lost and Found
I am a chameleon. I have been through so many personas in my short 39 years that it makes my head spin. In a pre-memoir exercise, I’ve...
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Gita Matlock
- Apr 25, 2020
- 2 min
Feel All the Feels
For much of my life I have received advice like: “Let your anger go. It only hurts you.” “Forgive those who hurt you.” “Release...
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Gita Matlock
- Apr 23, 2020
- 2 min
A Golden Ticket of Time
Dear my people, I have been called to go on a journey, one that my heart has yearned to take for many years. Until this moment, I was not...
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Gita Matlock
- Apr 21, 2020
- 3 min
Death in a Time of Pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has brought our mortality into stark relief. Whether we are among those most vulnerable or not, death seems to...
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Gita Matlock
- Apr 20, 2020
- 7 min
Man in the Mask
My personal ghost story… The gray morning sent its glow through my sheer blinds, slowly rousing me for the day. I rolled over, groaned,...
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Gita Matlock
- Apr 20, 2020
- 2 min
My Inside Wild
Untamed by Glennon Doyle is changing my life. For as long as I can remember, I’ve wanted to be a writer. Words flow out whenever I need...
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Gita Matlock
- Apr 10, 2020
- 3 min
Vigilant Yet Fearless
5 Ways to social distance for the long haul This global pandemic is surreal. Each moment brings with it waves of feeling that are so...
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Gita Matlock
- Apr 5, 2020
- 7 min
How COVID 19 Changed My Vaccine Views
For the last seven years I have struggled with my position on vaccinations for children. My professional life has been dedicated to the...
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Gita Matlock
- Mar 3, 2020
- 2 min
One Year Anniversary
This marks the one year anniversary of my job at March of Dimes. Funny, but I recently realized that I treat my job like others might...
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Gita Matlock
- Jan 27, 2020
- 3 min
Following Dharma
I find myself in the messy middle of a life transition. Normally, I like to wait until this period has passed before I proclaim any...
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Gita Matlock
- Dec 3, 2019
- 2 min
Lead From Where You Sit
One of the most valuable bits of advice imparted to me by a former boss came with her thick southern drawl in response to my lamenting an...
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Gita Matlock
- Nov 13, 2019
- 4 min
Mindful Growth: How to Balance Intellect with Intuition for Campaign Success (Part I)
I turned my car down Morgridge Drive and parked at the headquarters of Cisco Systems, one of the world’s leading technology companies at...
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Gita Matlock
- Oct 30, 2019
- 2 min
Learning to Do Me: How to Act on Your Ideals
I have always thought myself an open book, authentic and honest. Yet, I find myself misunderstood by many of my nearest and dearest....
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Gita Matlock
- Oct 7, 2019
- 3 min
Can We Change?
For the last two years this question has returned to me again and again: can we really change? What can we change about ourselves and...
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Gita Matlock
- Aug 16, 2019
- 4 min
Memoir Inspirations
For some months, I’ve been writing my memories in story form. Writing is my way of processing feelings, experiences, and inspirations. I...
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