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Welcome to the Beckon Blog — your source for high frequency living. Curated by interior designer, podcaster, and blogger Jaclyn Steele Thurmond, we focus on truly clean lifestyle content, Spanish & Mediterranean-inspired interiors, and mindset elevation that transforms the way you think, feel, and live.

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Living the Dream (and Losing Your Mind): The Blessing Paradox

Ever feel like you’re drowning in the very life you prayed for? In The Blessing Paradox, Jaclyn and Sam Thurmond share how to see the beauty inside the busy, soften the edges of chaos with gratitude, and remember why your blessings are worth the stretch.

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The Blessing Behind the Breakdown: How to Find Gratitude When Everything Feels Like It’s Falling Apart

What if your hardest days weren’t setbacks—but sacred invitations? This soul-deep blog explores the unexpected blessings that emerge from breakdowns, drawn from a real-life day in Jaclyn and Sam’s life.

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How to Cultivate Positive Thinking

Ever feel stuck in a loop of negative thoughts? In this tender, heart-forward guide, Jaclyn shares how to cultivate positive thinking with intention, compassion, and practices that actually feel good to come back to—especially on the hard days.