Author: nayeriey
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What Really Gets Better with Age
We’re taught to fear aging.As if time only takes—our glow, our chances, our softness.But the truth is, time gives us something too.Something deeper. Here’s what I’ve learned: We stop performing.Not everyone gets access anymore.We choose peace over people-pleasing.Discernment becomes our quiet power. We trust ourselves.Not blindly, but fiercely.Our no is clearer. Our yes is softer,…
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The Shaman Lover and the Fire That Freed Me
Reflections after reading “Broken Open” by Elizabeth Lesser Some stories don’t just live on the page—they live in your body.This reflection on Broken Open by Elizabeth Lesser isn’t just a book review.It’s a confession, a witnessing, a walk through the fire with a guide who never planned to lead. If you’ve ever loved someone who…
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What is your favorite genre of music?
Give me a good pop song and I’m instantly in my zone. I love modern pop music—the kind that makes you want to dance one minute and cry the next. There’s just something magnetic about it. Artists like Taylor Swift, Jewel, Sarah McLachlan, Maroon 5, Coldplay, Justin Bieber, and Ed Sheeran aren’t just singers—they’re storytellers.…
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The List That Changed Everything: 21 Years After I Almost Left
“The best is yet to be.” – Robert Browning There’s something about anniversaries that sneaks up on the soul. Sometimes they arrive with balloons and cake, celebration in the air.Sometimes they come quietly, pressing into your chest like a hidden bruise.And sometimes—if you let them—they crack you wide open and help you breathe again. In…
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What am I most worried about for the future?
Honestly… that I might outgrow people I love.That I’ll have to keep choosing between peace and pleasing.That I’ll become so busy helping others that I forget to check in with my own soul. But deeper than all of that?I worry that I’ll ignore my calling out of fear.That I’ll silence my story because it still…
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Have you ever had surgery? What for?
Yes, I’ve had multiple surgeries. They were necessary after a suicide attempt in my early twenties, when I jumped into a storm drain from a fifth-story ledge. At that time, my life felt like it was spiraling beyond control — full of emotional chaos I didn’t know how to escape. In a moment of unbearable…
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This Girl Is on Fire: A Story of Courage and Connection
“There’s nothing more daring than showing up, putting ourselves out there and letting ourselves be seen.” — Brené Brown In 2013, I had a moment that cracked my heart wide open. Not the kind of moment that whispers gently, but the kind that grabs you by the shoulders, looks you straight in the eyes, and…
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Daily Prompt: What’s the most delicious thing you’ve ever eaten?
Without question — Crispy Brewhouse Chicken from Applebee’s.I still remember the first bite. The golden, crunchy crust gave way to juicy, tender chicken that melted in my mouth. The glaze was slightly sweet, slightly smoky, and absolutely perfect. Paired with creamy mashed potatoes and a cold drink, it wasn’t just a meal — it was…
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✨Scars That Shine: The Beautiful Truth About Our Imperfections
“Turn your scars into stars.” — Robert Schuller There was a time I would’ve done anything to hide the scars on my ankles. I hated wearing skirts or capris — truly hated it. It wasn’t just about fashion or fit. It was the dread that would rise in my chest the moment my bare ankles…
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Letting Go Saved My Life
(Inspired from Chapter 14: Ledges on Clarity Cookies: 52 Bite-Size Discoveries for the Ravenous Soul 🍪✨) “Leap and the net will appear.”— Zen saying Some moments in life don’t feel like moments at all — they feel like cliffs. And the only way forward is to take a daring leap, trusting that something — someone…
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