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Stitch By Stitch
I used to think strength was about never breaking. I thought it was the unyielding, impenetrable armor that kept the world at bay. But lately, I’ve realized that real strength isn’t about being unbreakable; it’s about the habit of stitching yourself back together. And I say “habit” because healing is not an art project you…
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One Too Many
Cold drinks, hot showers and life’s simple pleasures. Just one? My life is a combination of simple pleasures here and there that make it feel worthwhile. Little everyday things that make me happy. In no particular order: New music—I love being introduced to or stumbling across new music that I immediately resonate with. The former…
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Mainly, that was because I felt- and still feel- like overanalyzing sucks the fun out of a movie. Why bring complications into something that should just be enjoyed?
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Don’t Go Big. Go Home.
On Saturday epiphanies and the power of small promises. There is a specific kind of clarity that only arrives after a morning shower. I’m not sure if it’s the freshness of a new day or the quiet reminder that life, stubbornly, goes on. Mornings are rife with epiphanies. It is usually in the morning—perhaps after…
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Living Simply, or Simply Living?
Do the benefits still apply, or does the allure fade when minimalism becomes something forced upon us rather than intentionally chosen?
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Who’s Using Who
…..Technology feels the same. We built machines, trained them, taught them-and now they teach us, show us things we never imagined, and bring our dreams to life..
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The Spirit Is Willing
Ego depletion? Poor perception of willpower or just an identity crisis?
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Highs and Lows
The last thing I learned was about summum bonum-Latin for “the highest good.” It refers to the ultimate goal by which values and priorities are established in an ethical system. The idea itself isn’t new; I’ve always felt there should be an ultimate aim for us to reach toward, both individually and collectively. But hearing…
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Endless, Timeless
The DIY of Motherhood There are projects you start with a clear end in mind. You know the paint colors, the cuts, the shapes. You’ve got Pinterest screenshots and step-by-step videos lined up. This isn’t one of those projects. This one is long-term. Its success depends on effort, patience, and love. And the markers of…
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The Ones That Count
So yes, one of the best gifts I’ve ever received is a book. But really, it’s the reminder that the truest gifts are people-the ones who choose to stay, to love, to give, even when you feel undeserving.
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