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Brenda McClain

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Two years ago, when I was turning 50, I was struggling.

I kept thinking about how I probably had more life behind me than ahead of me. And honestly, that was a hard thought to sit with.

But somewhere along the way, as I began to settle into this chapter of my life, my mindset started to shift.

This past year has been one of huge growth. Of truly beginning to understand that everything I've gone through, everything I've carried, unpacked, and found my way through, has brought me to the person I am today.

And you know what?

I fucking love my life.

I love the people in it. My family, and my friends who are family, because honestly, that's the only way I know how to have friends. 💜

I love the person I'm becoming. Not because I have everything figured out or because life has suddenly become perfect, but because I've learned to appreciate all the messy, beautiful, bittersweet pieces of it. Even the hard ones.

I'm still learning. Still growing. Still figuring shit out. And I think that's part of the beauty of it all.

Two years ago, I was so focused on how much life might be behind me that I wasn't really thinking about how much living I still had ahead of me.

I don't know what the next chapter holds, but I do know that I love the life I've created, the people I get to share it with, and most importantly, the person I've become along the way.

So here's to 52. To all the messy, beautiful, bittersweet moments that brought me here.

And to whatever comes next.

Because I'm not done living. Not even fucking close. 💜💜💜 by @mcclain4636

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2 days ago

Magic is life.
Magic is energy.
Magic is the stardust that runs in our veins.

Everything is woven with the thread of it.
The good. The bad. The ugly. And everything in between.

It's the tapestry of our life.💜💜💜

So, yes! I believe in Magic. ✨ by @mcclain4636

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7 days ago

I absolutely love fall sunrises. 🍂🌅

There’s something about them that feels like a quiet reminder that even when things get dark and we feel a little lost, it doesn’t mean we’re meant to stay there. The sun always rises again, bringing a little light, a little hope, and another chance to begin anew.

Sometimes, that’s all the reminder we need.

Go find your sunrise. 💜💜💜 by @mcclain4636

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8 days ago

First fire of the season.
Came for the hot dogs and s'mores. Stayed for the laughter and memories. by @mcclain4636

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a month ago

The Grace of gratitude 💜💜💜
" Your entire life can transform when you take the time fully, deeply, and profoundly allow the grace of gratitude to fill you. " by @mcclain4636

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2 months ago

Morning coffee. Beautiful sunrise and the reminder I needed to start my day. 💜💜💜

Core Spiritual Meanings of a Morning Sighting
Of a Deer.

New Beginnings: Because morning represents the start of a new cycle, encountering a deer at dawn amplifies themes of rebirth, awakening, and a clean slate for your personal journey.

Heightened Intuition: Deer possess acute senses and are deeply aware of their surroundings. Seeing one early in the day encourages you to trust your inner voice and pay attention to subtle emotional cues before the rush of the day takes over.

Grace and Gentleness: The deer reminds you to move through your daily obstacles with calmness, patience, and compassion rather than force or aggression.

Mindful Presence: Spotting a deer naturally causes you to pause and stand in awe, serving as a spiritual reminder to stay grounded and present in the moment. by @mcclain4636

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2 months ago

Today felt like I needed just the 2 that go so beautiful together. 💜💜💜 by @mcclain4636

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3 months ago

Added a new deck because why not.
I freaking love how they all actually balance each other and help with clarity. 💜💜💜 by @mcclain4636

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3 months ago

When you pull from 3 different decks and yet they work so well together to help bring clarity.
They never give me the answers but they help sort out the conflict I have some times between my heart and mind.
Happy Tuesday morning my friends. by @mcclain4636

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3 months ago

Forgot to take one before I dug in.
THE BEST carrot cake ever.
Should I have eaten for breakfast. Probably not.
Will I again.
ABSOFUCKINGLUTLY. 🤪🤷‍♀️ by @mcclain4636

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3 months ago

R Neil McClain .
I miss your physical presence every day.
You always listend to what I had to say.
Challenged me to question, explore and understand life from different perspectives.
In a lot of ways I am who I am today because you are my Dad.
Losing you was the hardest lost and yet you are always with me.
Thank you for being my dad.
Love you forever. Like you for always. As long as I’m living my Daddy you'll be. 💜💜💜

Happy Father's day. by @mcclain4636

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4 months ago

A huge reminder of both of these happened yesterday. First, I need to work on my catastrophic thinking, and second, I need to keep finding my sunrise even on the darkest days. I heard some potentially really shitty news on Monday and that's exactly where my mind went - to the worst-case scenarios. So, I started looking for my sunrise to remind myself that not everything potentially shitty is actually bad because there are always sunrises. The youngest person I spend days with painted the sun for me, which made me happy. Then I messaged my soul sister to check in, and her response was a beautiful sunrise, confirming that shifting my perspective when I hear or see something horrible isn't always so difficult. I'm going to find today's sunrise, and you should as well.
💜💜💜 by @mcclain4636

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