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  • The Tender Work of Receiving

    The Tender Work of Receiving

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    By Nayerie Youssefian I used to find comfort in giving. It made me feel useful. Capable. In control.I was the friend you could cry to at 2am, the one who remembered your favorite tea, who showed up with soup and softness and the right words when life got hard. Giving made me feel needed.Receiving made…

  • 🚧 Some Accidents Break You. Mine Built Me.

    🚧 Some Accidents Break You. Mine Built Me.

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    (🌐 To learn more about my story and how I now help others rise through their own turning points, visit phoenixjourney.com —a space built for souls seeking meaning after the fall.) There are moments in life that split us in two—before and after. They arrive without warning. They leave no time for preparation.And they don’t…

  • 🌿 You’re Not Broken — You’re Becoming

    🌿 You’re Not Broken — You’re Becoming

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    “Healing is not about fixing what’s broken. It’s about tending to what’s hurting with tenderness, patience, and truth.” Clarity Cookie: The word healing means a lot to me.Not just as an idea. Not just as a process.But as a sacred part of my life story. You see, I survived a near-fatal accident in my early…

  • The Shaman Lover and the Fire That Freed Me

    The Shaman Lover and the Fire That Freed Me

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    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…

  • This Girl Is on Fire: A Story of Courage and Connection

    This Girl Is on Fire: A Story of Courage and Connection

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    “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…

  • 🌧 When Sadness Finds You: A Gentle Story of Letting Go

    🌧 When Sadness Finds You: A Gentle Story of Letting Go

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    “The word ‘happy’ would lose its meaning if it were not balanced by sadness.” — Carl Jung There was a moment not long ago when I found myself unexpectedly undone by sadness. I had been chatting with someone online — funny, charming, playful. We had a real connection, or so I thought. I looked forward…