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Julie Lyles Carr

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Coffee Snob, except the opposite of that...let’s try Coffee Nonpartisan. As in, any coffee, all the time. Devoted runner…except when I’m not. Wife to Michael, mom to eight kids. ‘Cuz I’m edgy like that. Writing, speaking, photography. Sleep yearner.

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10 years ago, my very first book baby was publishe

10 years ago, my very first book baby was published and became a best seller. So incredibly grateful. And now, all these years later, I’m humbled and thankful that #raisinganoriginal is helping a new generation of parents discover and celebrate the originality in their children, beyond comparison, beyond parenting trends.

God hasn’t asked us to raise perfect children. He’s asked us to raise purpose children.

Sometimes, the very things we see as a lack are the very places that God shows up in the richness of his purpose.

Sometimes one of the most valuable steps to learning who you are is learning who you aren’t.

Whether your child is a challenge or a charm, an easy-going peacemaker or a complex essence, God has imbued him or her to be a presence in this generation, in this culture, in this epoch. And he appointed you as that child’s parent

Your child is here for a God purpose. You are here to parent that purpose.

A child is not a being to be fixed. She’s a being to be focused.

The boundaries of righteousness are firm, but the room within the kingdom of God, for personality and sparkle and expression gives gracious elbow room.

It’s amazing to see what the Lord will do when we’re willing to step outside the confines of ‘normal.’

God builds into the human experience and incredible foundational truth: we are all, each of us, an original

WIP. #workinprogress It’s all fine and good…until

WIP.
#workinprogress
It’s all fine and good…until your characters start free-wheeling on you and those plot plans start going off-road.
After writing almost 30 non-fiction books, I’m deep in the weeds with my first novel. I’d love for you to come along for the ride. What I can tell you FOR SURE is that it’s gonna be bumpy…and fun. And unexpected. Link in my bio to join the adventure.
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What’s a project of yours that’s gone off the rails in the best way?
#secondhalf
#nextchapter
#wipnovel
#author

“ I’m not a Duke. I’m a writer.” *whomp whomp whom

“ I’m not a Duke. I’m a writer.”
*whomp whomp whomp*
“A writer?!?”

We’re back with Part 2 of Married to a Writer!
@michaellloydcarr

#writinglife
#hikinglife
#moulinrougemovie
#awriterslife
#authorsofinsta

Three Things I’m Not Doing Anymore… (disclaimer…tr

Three Things I’m Not Doing Anymore…
(disclaimer…trying to not do anymore)
1. Over-explaining myself.
I used to think if I could just find the right words, everyone would understand—and then agree.
Now I realize some decisions don’t need a PowerPoint presentation.
Sometimes clarity is simply: This is what I’ve decided.
2. Saying yes just because I can.
Capability is not calling.
Availability is not obligation.
And just because I can carry something doesn’t mean it belongs in my arms.
3. Waiting until I feel completely ready.
I’ve spent enough time thinking I needed more confidence, more clarity, more time, more proof.

Sometimes you just have to take the next step and let clarity catch up with you.

I’m not interested in becoming a more polished version of who everyone else expects me to be.
I’m much more interested in becoming fully myself.
And honestly?
That feels like a pretty good thing to get better at with age.

So tell me-I want to know. What are three things you’re not doing (disclaimer-trying to not do…) anymore? Comment below!

#threethings
#overexplaining
#joffrelakes
#hikingandwriting
#womenofacertainage

Today’s reminder: Find some quiet. Remember to br

Today’s reminder:

Find some quiet.
Remember to breathe. Deeply.
Peace isn’t somewhere out there. It’s within you.
Love you 🤍

I call it Canadian Blue. And I’m obsessed.

I call it Canadian Blue. And I’m obsessed.

Finding the perfect candles, updating your desk ac

Finding the perfect candles, updating your desk accessories, taking one more course, reading one more book, telling yourself you’ll start when you feel ready…yeah, I’ve done all these things in the name of self-care. But if you’ll allow me a moment of tough love, the best care you can give yourself is to actually get busy on your actual dream, not just the busy self-care around it.

Saying it ‘cuz I need to hear it again (and again). And maybe you do too.

#toughlove
#preachingtomyself
#selfcareprocrastinator
#getbusy
#chasethedream

Married To a Writer Part 1! What is @michaellloydc

Married To a Writer Part 1!
What is @michaellloydcarr ‘s least favorite part of being married to a deadline-driven, hyper-focused #wordnerd?
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