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Meraki (mer-ah-ki.):

Modern Greeks often use the term Meraki to describe what happens when you leave a piece of yourself (your soul, creativity or love) in your work. When you love doing something, anything, so much that you put something of yourself into it.

Selling

Thinking of selling your home? At Meraki Real Estate, we know that your home is filled with memories and moments that matter. That's why we approach the selling process with the utmost care and respect. Our expert agents are dedicated to ensuring you get the best value for your home while making the process smooth and stress-free. We'll handle all the details, so you can focus on what comes next.
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Buying

Dreaming of a place to call your own? At Meraki Real Estate, we understand that buying a home is more than just a transaction—it's about finding a space where you can create memories and build your future. Our dedicated agents are committed to guiding you through every step with care and expertise. We believe in making the journey to homeownership as joyful and seamless as possible.
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WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

My wife and I just completed the purchase of our first home together and Rica really made the experience easy and delightful. This was the second time my wife has worked with Rica, but was my first experience with her. It was immediately evident to me that Rica is a skilled Realtor® with a deep knowledge of the region. She has her finger on the pulse of the market and was able to share insights with us i...

— Sean G.M.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

My husband and I could not have asked for a better experience with selling our house with Rica. We recently moved out of state and were apprehensive about attempting to sell from so far away. However, working with Rica made the process simple and effortless. She was on top of everything from the get go. She kept us well informed at each stage of the selling process. She took care of scheduling handymen, ...

— Alyssa S.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

Rica is amazing! I have bought and sold multiple homes with her, and am so thankful to have had her help and advice! For the sale of this last home, I was living on the other side of the country. As such, it’s hard to put into words how invaluable and tremendously helpful she was! Rica did things such as negotiate with renters, ensured their moving out and inspections went smoothly. She also facilitated ...

— Darbi J.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

My wife and I had a rollercoaster of an experience in buying our first home. We went from feeling on top of the world after our offer was accepted on our dream home to feeling completely defeated after finding out our bank couldn’t lend us the amount we asked for. And yet, somehow we made it through to close the deal. It was all thanks to Rica. First, a bit of backstory. We were first time home buyers, a...

— Luke H.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

This review is long overdue but when selling and buying a home “things” get hectic! However, if we had been dealing with anyone besides Rica and team we are sure it would have been much more hectic. Rica helped us buy our very first home back in 2013 and she was our first go-to person when we decided to sell and relocate back to the coast. She knew what price to list our house and her follow through went...

— Sallie B.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

There are not enough stars here to portray how beyond excellent Rica and her team are. Our journey with Rica actually began at least two years ago. (If not more) We first connected with her through another agent. Rica was patient and understanding. At the begining we were not quite ready financially. We wanted to get a sense of what we ‘wanted’ vs. what we really needed. She initally suggested a condo, b...

— Debbie L.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

Rica Ruiz is a fantastic real estate agent who stands out against the rest in many ways. She makes you feel as if you are her only client. Her response time is almost immediate. She has excellent contacts (stagers, flooring experts, paint, remodel) and if you have something unique, such as a specific plumbing issue, mold, etc. she finds the best person for you that fits in your budget. Rica and her team ...

— M. Waterhouse

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

Rica Ruiz’s Group did a spectacular job with the sale of our townhome. Their attention to detail relieved us of any unnecessary stress and made it a wonderful experience. Listening to our needs and finding solutions during a changing and unpredictable market was an obvious priority to Rica and her team. What a pleasure to work with such a conscientious group! Rica and her team exceeded our expectations a...

— Monica & Todd W.

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Rica made selling our house a breeze. One open house brought in 4 offers and Rica helped us analyze the pros and cons of all the offers. We strongly recommend Rica and her crew.

— J. Briordan

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

The home buying process can be quite stressful. Rica was amazing, understanding and knowledgeable. She was there if we had any questions or concerns. I’m glad we had her working with us to buy our first home.

— J. Tran

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

I was floundering around trying to repair my house, after having been abandoned by contractors and get it ready to sell. I was also looking for another place to live, maintain my sanity and physical health, all at the same time. I had divided each project into smaller parts so that the completion of each part coordinated with the completion of the other and contributed positively to the overall goal. In ...

— Myrna M.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

Rica exceeded my expectations by leaps and bounds. She always had my best interest in mind and always kept me in the loop every step of the way. It was not the smoothest road but Rica guided me the whole way until we finally closed the deal. I am more than happy with her service and would recommend her to anyone looking for a wonderful agent that will go the extra mile.

— Richard C.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

I am grateful to have met Rica because she was instrumental in selling my house in Foster City, she made the whole experience not stressful at all. She was able to sell the property for a good price. I‘d highly recommend her.

— Casoc

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

We bought, then we sold. A tiring experience, at times scary not knowing what was gonna happen. I’m so glad we had Rica and the Meraki Team with us all the way. Almost everyone knows a Realtor® or knows someone who knows one. We had a Realtor® friend, (who successfully bought and sold for my daughter) so when my husband suggested we try out Rica’s services in purchasing a property, I was a bit hesitant, ...

— Carlos & Brenda U.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

Meraki Real Estate is by far the best real estate team in the Bay Area! I met Rica almost 7 years ago right after my wife and I first got married. Even though we weren’t ready to buy or sell a home at that time, Rica still made time for us and helped to explain the real estate market to us. During all this time, Rica has always stayed in contact with us by calling us and texting us to see how we were doi...

— Alex & Leah S.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

I found Rica from her many positive reviews, and wanted to meet with her since she is located in the area that I wanted to buy my first home for my son and I. After our initial meeting, I felt that she had a great network in the area and would be a great agent to help me find my home. I did want to meet with another agent for a point of comparison, but after meeting with him, it only confirmed my initial...

— Amanda M.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

My wife and I were lucky enough to team with Rica to find our new home. We had been thinking of buying to accommodate our growing family, and the dropping interest rates helped us decide now was the time. Little did we know at the start that it would be so challenging, where low rates and the pandemic created huge demand, and low inventory made it even more competitive. During times like this it is espec...

— Robert & Marissa B.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

We have had the pleasure of working with Rica in purchasing two homes over the last 5 years. She’s professional, responsive, patient, and highly experienced with that intricacies of buying along the peninsula region. We would highly recommend her to any friend or family member.

— Stella C. & Gabriel R.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

Rica, Jessica and her team were absolutely amazing during our process of finding, funding and improving our new house. Their attention to detail, responsiveness and commitment to finding us the ‘perfect’ home was everything we could have wanted. 5 out of 5 stars!

— Christine H. & Adam J.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

I didn't think it was possible. The area we wanted to be near was already expensive (Bay Area), but then also the inventory of homes on the market were low, and the interest rates were high, a recession was starting. I didn’t think it was possible to buy our first home… and then the Meraki team helped us figure out a way. From the beginning Rob and Rica put our trepidations at ease, kindly but honestly ...

— Aaron Niles

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

I have nothing but the highest praise for Rica Ruiz and the Meraki team. I met her several years ago and she was the first (and only) realtor I called to sell my home of many years. Throughout what was a long, difficult and emotional process for me, Rica always was responsive, caring and honest with me. She never pushed me to speed up the sale, suggested vendors to assist me for various needs to get my ...

— Renee Leff

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

I reached out to Rica to get a realtors point of view on what would make my home more desirable if I were to sell it in a few years. When I met her she was so nice, professional, resourceful, and was a positive thinker. I felt very comfortable with her, she was listening to my needs even though I wasn’t ready to sell. About a year later I was thinking of renting out my home, I emailed Rica and asked if s...

— Ludette Storozinski

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

This review is long overdue but when selling and buying a home "things" get hectic! However, if we had been dealing with anyone besides Rica and her team we are sure it would have been much more hectic. Rica helped us buy our very first home back in 2013 and she was our first go to person when we decided to sell and relocate back to the coast. She knew what price to list our house and her follow through ...

— Sallie Bradford

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

I wanted to take a moment to share my experience working with Rica Ruiz and Marcia Fancher from Meraki Real Estate. Recently they helped my family and me purchase our home in Foster City. From our first meeting with Rica, we were impressed by her professionalism, knowledge of the local market, and her ability to listen and understand our specific needs and preferences. We were looking for home on the w...

— Ashish Gupta

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Rica is a blessing to me, I had no choice but to sell my parents home, which I grew up in with a lot of memories. When I met Rica I could tell right away that she was very caring and down to earth. When she asked me how much I wanted to sell the home for, I told her 1.6million (I think she thought I was joking.) She came back and said look with the holiday season and it's a soft market right now, I t...

— Kimberly Polen

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

Meraki Real Estate is by far the best real estate team in the Bay Area! I met Rica almost 7 years ago right after my wife and I first got married. Even though we weren't ready to buy or sell a home at that time, Rica still made time for us and helped to explain the real estate market to us. During all this time, Rica has always stayed in contact with us by calling us and texting us to see how we were doi...

— Forwarded - Alex Sung - TERMED

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Running For Myself

Rica Ruiz  |  September 19, 2024

Running For Myself: A Journey of Strength, Healing, and Self-Discovery

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An Unexpected Gift

Rica Ruiz  |  August 20, 2024

August 2024

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Live to Give

Rica Ruiz  |  July 19, 2024

July is my birthday month

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Surrender = Freedom

Rica Ruiz  |  June 15, 2024

We are midway through 2024

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Antigua: A Trip of Unexpected Lessons

Rica Ruiz  |  May 16, 2024

Finding Grace in the Unexpected: Reflections from Antigua

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Anniversary Trip to Remember

Rica Ruiz  |  April 16, 2024

Rob and I set off for Antigua last month, celebrating our 20th anniversary

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I Surrender | March 2024

Rica Ruiz  |  March 22, 2024

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What's Your Love Language | February 2024

Rica Ruiz  |  February 22, 2024

Unlocking your love language

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Ruiz Review | January 2024

Rica Ruiz  |  January 16, 2024

Dear Friends, I’m excited to share with you this year’s edition of the “Ruiz Review.” I started writing these on behalf of my family 19 years ago. Now, my 16-year-… Read more

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Cinderella Complex | November 2023

Rica Ruiz  |  November 16, 2023

I have a confession to make. Some of you aren’t going to like it. In fact, some of you may think this is coming out of left field. You’re going to think this is comple… Read more

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My Community | December 2023

Rica Ruiz  |  December 15, 2023

The past few months I have been thinking about what it means to be in community. Even the Bible says that God created us to be in community - that we are created to li… Read more

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Attracting Butterflies | October 2023

Rica Ruiz  |  October 19, 2023

If you spend your time chasing butterflies, they’ll fly away. But if you spend your time making a beautiful garden, the butterflies will come. Don’t chase, attract.

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Dreams Change Our World | September 2023

Rica Ruiz  |  September 18, 2023

Our team recently had a vision board making party. We spent time sifting through magazines and surfing the Internet for images, words & phrases to complete our board… Read more

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Fragility in Strength | August 2023

Rica Ruiz  |  August 15, 2023

For as long as I can remember I have been characterized as someone who is “strong.” When I was younger, I held that characterization with pride. Now as I have circled … Read more

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Know Your Value | June 2023

Rica Ruiz  |  June 25, 2023

This month I’d like to share a story with you about knowing your worth. Before he died, a father said to his son, “Here is a watch that your Grandfather gave me. It i… Read more

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The Power of Fun | July 2023

Rica Ruiz  |  July 24, 2023

Recently I’ve been reading a book entitled “The Power of Fun,” by Catherine Price who also happens to be the author of “How to Break up with Your Phone.” You can guess… Read more

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Life's Transitions | October 2022

Rica Ruiz  |  October 30, 2022

I recently hosted my first seminar since before the pandemic. The topic was on Rightsizing. While downsizing is often accompanied by the idea of getting rid of things,… Read more

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The Four Seasons Of Life | November 2022

Rica Ruiz  |  November 30, 2022

There was a man who had four sons. He wanted his sons to learn not to judge things too quickly. So he sent them each on a quest, to each go and look at a pear tree tha… Read more

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Returning to Yourself | August 2022

Rica Ruiz  |  August 10, 2022

Dear Friends, I recently came across this quote that I felt compelled to share with all of you. “Finding yourself is not really how it works. You’re not a lost ten-dol… Read more

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Seek & Find | December 2022

Rica Ruiz  |  December 20, 2022

As we near the end of 2022 I have been reflecting on my word for this year… Seek. I made a commitment to keep my word at the forefront of my thoughts and, the reality … Read more

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Ruiz Review 2022 | January 2023

Rica Ruiz  |  January 18, 2023

Every year my family and I reflect on the previous year and share our highlights, insights and lessons we’ve learned, and those that have made the greatest impact on o… Read more

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Balloons & Happiness | February 2023

Rica Ruiz  |  February 23, 2023

This month I’m sharing a story about happiness. Enjoy!

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Gentle | March 2023

Rica Ruiz  |  April 4, 2023

Each year I pray for a “word of the year” and my word for 2023 is “Gentle.” I actually thought it was going to be a different word, however, over the course of the pa… Read more

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Life Wouldn't be the Same Without 6 Strings | April 2023

Rica Ruiz  |  April 24, 2023

Lately I’ve been thinking about a quote that I’m sure we’ve all heard before, “Whether you think you can or you think you can’t, you’re right!”

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Stop Cutting off the Ends of the Ham | May 2023

Rica Ruiz  |  May 15, 2023

This month’s letter begins with a story about baking a ham from Zig Ziglar that I heard many years ago and has recently come to mind again for me...

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Potato Chips & Goals | January 2022

Rica Ruiz  |  January 1, 2022

Dear Friends, As we embark on the New Year ahead it has been my family’s tradition to review the past year. Below are some highlights from each of us. For my son Samue… Read more

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One Word That Will Change Your Life | February 2022

Rica Ruiz  |  February 1, 2022

Dear Friends, For the past 6 years I have prayed for a word for the year to focus on. A word that will help me achieve the goals I set out for myself. A word that will… Read more

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What If You Knew That This Was Your Last Time? | March 2022

Rica Ruiz  |  March 1, 2022

Dear Friends, My son recently went on a week-long field trip to Washington, DC. He begged me NOT to chaperone. It was the first time he’s been that far away from us fo… Read more

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Work Hard, Fight Easy | April 2022

Rica Ruiz  |  April 1, 2022

Dear Friends, I recently watched Tiger Woods’ acceptance speech into the PGA Hall of Fame. I enjoyed hearing about his humble beginnings and so much of what he shared … Read more

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Progress Not Perfection | May 2022

Rica Ruiz  |  May 1, 2022

Hello Friends, Have you ever felt like God or the universe was trying to tell you something? For the past few weeks, I’ve been getting the same message in varying form… Read more

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It’s Okay to Rest | June 2022

Rica Ruiz  |  June 1, 2022

I remember writing in the midst of the pandemic how I enjoyed the slower pace of life. Undoubtedly, it was a tough season, yet the one thing I appreciated was how many… Read more

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Can You Relate? | July 2022

Rica Ruiz  |  July 1, 2022

Dear Friends, Have you ever heard a song on the radio repeatedly and, one day, all of a sudden, you actually hear the lyrics and it completely resonates with you? That… Read more

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A Good Laugh Heals A Lot Of Hurts | October 2020

November 1, 2020

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Grateful for Groundhogs | November 2020

November 1, 2020

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Faith Over Fear | December 2020

December 1, 2020

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Unmet Expectations | January 2021

February 1, 2021

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What Will Tomorrow Bring? | February 2021

February 1, 2021

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Ruiz Review 2020 | March 2021

March 1, 2021

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Hawaiian Island Blues | April 2021

April 1, 2021

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Live Like a Champion | September 2021

Rica Ruiz  |  September 1, 2021

Dear Friends, Have you ever felt like giving up? In my real estate career, I knocked on over 2,000 doors for nearly 2 years. For the first 4 or 5 months I, literally, … Read more

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GO M.A.D. | August 2021

Rica Ruiz  |  August 1, 2021

Dear Friends, A few months ago I shared about making a difference in other people’s lives and I encouraged us to share experiences in our own lives that have made a di… Read more

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Work to Live or Live to Work? | October 2021

Rica Ruiz  |  October 1, 2021

Dear Friends, I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the “Great Resignation,” a term coined by Texas A&M psychologist Anthony Klotz, who credits “pandemic epiphanies” w… Read more

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Change Your Seat | November 2021

Rica Ruiz  |  November 1, 2021

Hello Friends, I recently attended a weekend retreat and the subject of “savor” was discussed. Savoring is the use of thoughts and actions to increase the intensity, d… Read more

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Tired of Making Decisions? | December 2021

Rica Ruiz  |  December 1, 2021

Dear Friends, 2021 is almost over and I can’t wait! Truth be told, this past year has been so much harder for me than 2020 ever was. I feel like I haven’t been able to… Read more

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Ruiz Review | January 2019

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Fair Oaks Matters | February 2019

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More Margin | March 2019

September 1, 2017

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Together Through Transitions | April 2019

September 1, 2017

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Blessed Beyond Measure | May 2019

September 1, 2017

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The Heart of Meraki | June 2019

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Why Choose Us? | December 2018

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Field of Dreams | July 2019

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Finding Community | August 2019

October 1, 2019

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The Hardest Question | September 2019

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Beauty from Ashes | October 2019

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Your Commitments Define You | November 2019

February 1, 2020

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Abundant Living | January 2020

March 1, 2020

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Losing Myself To Find Purpose | February 2020

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Trimming The Fat | March 2020

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Change The Way You Look At Things And The Things You Look At Change | April 2020

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Grief, The Great Equalizer | May 2020

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When Life Goes Back To Normal, Do You Want To Go Back To Your Normal Life? | June 2020

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To Grow Yourself, You Must Know Yourself | July 2020

August 1, 2020

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Starve Your Distractions, Feed Your Focus | August 2020

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I’m A Sur-Thriver | September 2020

September 1, 2020

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Hope Is Blooming | May 2021

June 1, 2021

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Make a Difference | June 2021

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A Dream Turned Into A Legacy | July 2021

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