Journey to Now
Maneuvering mid(ish)life transformation Three years ago, a divine discontent set into the pit of my stomach. It began with the thought,...
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Gita Matlock
Jun 24, 20202 min read
Following Joy
What does it mean to follow your joy? For many years, I’ve been advised to try it. But, for one reason or another, I generally end up...
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Gita Matlock
Jun 14, 20202 min read
The Dogma of Karma
Last week I wrote about the tragic murders of Dominique Fells and Riah Milton, both trans black women who were viciously killed this...
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Gita Matlock
May 24, 20202 min read
Untamed Voyager
I used to believe that it must be hell to believe in hell. How sad to fear for the eternal damnation of our loved ones. Now I know it can...
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Gita Matlock
May 22, 20202 min read
Let Us Treasure Hunt
When life calls for change, who or what do you turn to for guidance? The ten question quiz? A psychic, a friend, a hero? Perhaps you are...
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Gita Matlock
May 6, 20202 min read
Lost and Found
I am a chameleon. I have been through so many personas in my short 39 years that it makes my head spin. In a pre-memoir exercise, I’ve...
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Gita Matlock
Apr 25, 20202 min read
Feel All the Feels
For much of my life I have received advice like: “Let your anger go. It only hurts you.” “Forgive those who hurt you.” “Release...
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Gita Matlock
Apr 23, 20202 min read
A Golden Ticket of Time
Dear my people, I have been called to go on a journey, one that my heart has yearned to take for many years. Until this moment, I was not...
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Gita Matlock
Apr 21, 20203 min read
Death in a Time of Pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has brought our mortality into stark relief. Whether we are among those most vulnerable or not, death seems to...
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Gita Matlock
Apr 20, 20207 min read
Man in the Mask
My personal ghost story… The gray morning sent its glow through my sheer blinds, slowly rousing me for the day. I rolled over, groaned,...
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Gita Matlock
Apr 20, 20202 min read
My Inside Wild
Untamed by Glennon Doyle is changing my life. For as long as I can remember, I’ve wanted to be a writer. Words flow out whenever I need...
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Gita Matlock
Apr 10, 20203 min read
Vigilant Yet Fearless
5 Ways to social distance for the long haul This global pandemic is surreal. Each moment brings with it waves of feeling that are so...
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Gita Matlock
Apr 5, 20207 min read
How COVID 19 Changed My Vaccine Views
For the last seven years I have struggled with my position on vaccinations for children. My professional life has been dedicated to the...
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Gita Matlock
Mar 3, 20202 min read
One Year Anniversary
This marks the one year anniversary of my job at March of Dimes. Funny, but I recently realized that I treat my job like others might...
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Gita Matlock
Jan 27, 20203 min read
Following Dharma
I find myself in the messy middle of a life transition. Normally, I like to wait until this period has passed before I proclaim any...
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Gita Matlock
Dec 3, 20192 min read
Lead From Where You Sit
One of the most valuable bits of advice imparted to me by a former boss came with her thick southern drawl in response to my lamenting an...
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Gita Matlock
Nov 13, 20194 min read
Mindful Growth: How to Balance Intellect with Intuition for Campaign Success (Part I)
I turned my car down Morgridge Drive and parked at the headquarters of Cisco Systems, one of the world’s leading technology companies at...
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Gita Matlock
Oct 30, 20192 min read
Learning to Do Me: How to Act on Your Ideals
I have always thought myself an open book, authentic and honest. Yet, I find myself misunderstood by many of my nearest and dearest....
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Gita Matlock
Oct 7, 20193 min read
Can We Change?
For the last two years this question has returned to me again and again: can we really change? What can we change about ourselves and...
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Gita Matlock
Aug 16, 20194 min read
Memoir Inspirations
For some months, I’ve been writing my memories in story form. Writing is my way of processing feelings, experiences, and inspirations. I...
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