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Messy Emotions Cayla Craft our thinking . The tides remind us that life moves on , even when we ’ re standing still . We get a whole new perspective . The vastness of the ocean reminds us how big God is . And the change of location makes space for reflection . As we walked along the beach , Mina grew animated talking about how she ’ d started her own business , working from her kitchen table alongside a business partner .

She believed so strongly in their shared mission . Customers ’ appreciation for their product made her feel a sense of purpose .
She felt exhilarated by interacting with happy customers . Mina had enjoyed financial and emotional abundance through that business . It brought her a sense of purpose and joy . But her relationship with her business partner wasn ’ t as fruitful . Things soured between them . Their interactions became toxic . As a result , Mina pulled back from the business . She was still making a good monthly residual income without actively building the business , but she felt stuck . She missed the creativity and productivity of building something that mattered . She dreamed of going out on her
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