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Rewrite Your Story, Rewire the World

What happens when we stop internalizing the system’s lies — and start telling the truth together?

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Michelle Lasley
Jul 17, 2025
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Stories. That’s how we are built — down to our bones and our systems. We have a 7-day week because of Biblical stories. Businesses are closed on Sundays because God said to rest.

As a cradle Catholic, I have a deep appreciation for our rituals and patterns.

Until they don’t work for us.

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