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Feeling the Weight of 2025: Navigating Uncertainty and Collective Pain
Things are not normal right now. And like many Americans, I'm not okay. I’ve written before about the devastation happening to education...
Lanya McKittrick
Apr 44 min read
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The Path I Never Expected
If someone had told me 30 years ago that I’d be sitting in a room with our Senator, advocating for education and civil rights, I would...
Lanya McKittrick
Mar 202 min read
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To My Younger Self: Embracing the Journey of Raising Deafblind Children
Dear younger Lane, Looking ahead at the unknown, you will find that this journey is filled with challenges, emotions, and growth. At...
Lanya McKittrick
Mar 124 min read
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Why All Emotions Matter: Finding Strength in Uncertainty
There’s a reason why Inside Out  resonated with so many people when it first hit theaters in 2015. The film portrays emotions as living...
Lanya McKittrick
Feb 164 min read
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The Many Faces of Love: A Valentine's Day Reflection
Valentine’s Day is often associated with red roses, heart-shaped chocolates, and romantic gestures. But at its core, this day is about...
Lanya McKittrick
Feb 142 min read
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Using My Voice: Embracing My Ever-Changing Career and Self-Worth
For years, I hesitated to talk about my work. I minimized my accomplishments, avoided deep conversations about my purpose, and felt like...
Lanya McKittrick
Feb 132 min read
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Embracing Sadness: Why It's Not a Bad Thing
I've noticed something: when someone is sad, people instinctively try to make them feel better. It’s a natural reaction—our loved ones...
Lanya McKittrick
Feb 52 min read
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Taking Myself on a Date – Because I Deserve It
I’m currently taking a coaching class on how to use intuition to help myself and others, and last night, during the self-care module, we...
Lanya McKittrick
Feb 52 min read
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A Peaceful Pause: Discover the Benefits of Guided Meditation
In the midst of our fast-paced lives, finding time to slow down and reconnect with ourselves can feel impossible. We rush from one...
Lanya McKittrick
Jan 233 min read
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Reconnecting with your Heart: A Journey to Renewal and Self-Care
I’m just going to put it out there…October and November have been hard for me. The last few weeks have been a journey of trying to make...
Lanya McKittrick
Dec 5, 20244 min read
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This Thanksgiving: Celebrating Connection
Thanksgiving is a season of gratitude, connection, and love—a time to celebrate life’s blessings. But it can also be a time of...
Lanya McKittrick
Nov 25, 20242 min read
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The Power of Gratitude - Finding Light in Times of Uncertainty
A few years ago, I began a simple yet profound practice: keeping a gratitude journal. At first, it was a quiet space for me to record...
Lanya McKittrick
Nov 11, 20243 min read
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