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Debra Smouse

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Debra Smouse is a self-admitted Tarnished Southern Belle, author and life coach. She resides in Dayton, Ohio where she practices the art of living with the Man of Her Dreams.

From the time she learned the words and sentences created stories, Debra fell in love with writing. Though she no longer lives out of a suitcase, she still has a Gypsy Soul and a lust for travel. She never passes up an opportunity for a great glass of wine and shared stories.

When she's not writing, you'll find her curled up with a good book and a cup of coffee or creating something delicious in the kitchen.

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	Create a Life You Love: Straightforward Wisdom for Cultivating the Life of Your Dreams it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 3 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Clearing Brain Clutter: Discovering Your Heart's Desire it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 2 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Clearing Soul Clutter: Creating Your Vision 4.50 avg rating — 2 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Annual Anthology: 2016: Favorites From: What's Next? - Nourishment - Wisdom by Debra Smouse (Goodreads Author), Becca Rowan (Goodreads Author) (Editor), Melissa Bartell (Editor) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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February 2022: on Desire

“Desire is often talked about as something we ought to overcome. Still, being is desiring: our bodies, our minds, our hearts, and our souls are full of desires.”
--Henri Nouwen

on Desire

I’ve been thinking a lot about desire. I’m sure with this being February you probably expected this love note to be about love. Or exploring self-love again like I did last year.

But I’m going to tell you something, my dear: i Read more of this blog post »

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25 Alive (Women’s Murder Club #25)

by James Patterson (Goodreads Author)

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The 12 Week Year: Get More Done in 12 Weeks than Others Do in 12 Months

by Brian P. Moran

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The Hallmarked Man (Cormoran Strike, #8)

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“Writing allows us to process both our thoughts and emotions.”
― Debra Smouse, Create a Life You Love: Straightforward Wisdom for Cultivating the Life of Your Dreams

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“Instead of searching for happiness, I choose to be happy now.”
― Debra Smouse, Create a Life You Love: Straightforward Wisdom for Cultivating the Life of Your Dreams

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“You cannot make progress without making decisions.”
― Debra Smouse, Create a Life You Love: Straightforward Wisdom for Cultivating the Life of Your Dreams

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“Romantic Love delivers us into the passionate arms of someone who will ultimately trigger the same frustrations we had with our parents, but for the best possible reason! Doing so brings our childhood wounds to the surface so they can be healed.”
― Harville Hendrix, Making Marriage Simple: Ten Relationship-Saving Truths

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“Human beings have a hard time regarding anything beautiful without wanting to devour it.”
― Barbara Brown Taylor, An Altar in the World: A Geography of Faith

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“Putting on a mask and pretending that everything is perfect in your life is no way to actually feel grateful, lucky, or blessed.”
― Debra Smouse, Create a Life You Love: Straightforward Wisdom for Cultivating the Life of Your Dreams

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“You do not need to earn love; it is your birthright.”
― Debra Smouse, Create a Life You Love: Straightforward Wisdom for Cultivating the Life of Your Dreams

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“Writing allows us to process both our thoughts and emotions.”
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