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Welcome to ReallyLeah. And, yes, my name is Leah. This site is a place where passion, productivity, and purpose harmonize. I could tell you more but you’d probably rather discover it for yourself. I hope you enjoy your visits. 😉 I’m glad you stopped by.
PASSION. Once upon a time, I dreamt of becoming a motivational speaker and training facilitator at the helm of a global organizing empire. But life had other plans. After several sickening years, I began writing children’s stories and personal essays on healing and faith. My heart still breaks for caregiving families which is why I co-lead a small group for family caregivers. Besides business and writing, I enjoy everything that makes life better because I almost gave up on life. The pain of sickness and disease felt too hard to come back from… But God, and good people, helped me, and now I want to help others fall in love with living a blessed life! This is why I give away FREE resources every week.
PURPOSE. The unburdened gift of life is understanding that my existence is to glorify God.
PRODUCTIVITY. Lately, I get my thrills from writing character-driven fiction. I am playing with short (love-ish) stories, and trying to find the time and energy to publish my first novel.
Academically, I earned a BSBA in Finance and Real Estate, and an MFA in Creative Writing. In 2020, I entered my first FCWC writing contest and won the first place prize in Short Non-Fiction. In 2021, I won a place in the Word Weaver’s summer online anthology. I am also a regular contributor to Ocala Style lifestyle magazine.
Besides writing, I am tapping into my award-winning artistic past (LOL! I really did win a local art contest as a child and there is a newspaper article somewhere to prove it) and designing custom coasters. You can read my story here.
And, because I have struggled with anxiety in the past, I (1) plan my best moments and (2) take adequate time to rest…Shouldn’t we all?
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CELEBRATE the little VICTORIES
Tough times are minor obstacles for tough people. One way to flip the script on trauma is to celebrate the little victories as you work toward success.Continue reading “CELEBRATE the little VICTORIES”
IN THE END
Dealing with the death of someone dear With a heavy heart, I had to express condolences to the family of a classmate and former church member today.Continue reading “IN THE END”
PRAISE
It is said that specific praise seems sincerest. I know it to be true because when someone can specifically iterate the areas in which I helped themContinue reading “PRAISE”
LABOR DAY
“The deepest principle in human nature is the craving to be appreciated.” William James Dear Reader, I hope you know that you are appreciated for just beingContinue reading “LABOR DAY”
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Author. Artist. Advocate. Daughter. Sister. Friend. I love writing about Passion, Productivity, and Purpose, including how I started living a Blessed UnMessy Life. Read more