Tag: life
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Finding Joy Again: What Christmas Softly Reminds My Heart
There’s something about Christmas that softens even the toughest parts of the year.Maybe it’s the lights. Maybe it’s the music. Maybe it’s the way December seems to whisper, “You made it. Breathe now.” Growing up, I always loved Christmas — not because everything was perfect, but because for a moment, the world slowed down. Even…
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Meet Gratitude’s Twin Sister, “Attitude!”
If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude. ~ Maya Angelou At times, life may seem daunting, causing us to complain about our circumstances. Certain situations are beyond our control- illness, the weather, the actions of others, situations at work or school, devastating events like earthquakes, 9/11 or…
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The People Who Carry My Heart
Family is such a simple word, but somehow it holds the weight of our entire lives. It’s the laughter that fills the house on holidays, the quiet understanding in the middle of chaos, the familiar faces that remind us we’re never walking this path alone. For me, family is the thread that stitches my life…
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The love that outlives you
Lately, I’ve found myself thinking about death—not in a morbid way, but in that quiet, reflective way that sneaks in when the world slows down. Maybe it’s the stillness of a late night or the way memories surface when you least expect them. It’s strange how death, though so certain, still feels like something we…
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What Courage Really Looks Like (It’s Not What You Think)
There’s a kind of courage that doesn’t roar.It doesn’t stand on a stage or wear armor.It’s quieter than that—gentler, even. It’s the kind that wakes up each morning and says, “I’ll try again.”Even when yesterday hurt.Even when fear still lingers.Even when the future feels like fog. Courage Isn’t Loud — It’s Honest We often picture…
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The Courage of Authenticity: How Embracing Your True Self Leads to Freedom
There’s a quiet kind of bravery that doesn’t always get celebrated in the world we live in. It’s not the spotlight moments, not the applause-worthy milestones, not the neatly packaged “success stories.” No—this bravery is softer, subtler, and far more radical. It’s the courage of authenticity. To be authentic is to stand before the world…
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Hope as a Daily Practice
Hope is not always the grand, sweeping light we imagine. It is rarely fireworks, rarely the kind of brilliance that blinds us in awe. More often, it is a quiet ember—a small flame, fragile yet enduring, flickering in the unseen corners of our days. It is the kind of light that doesn’t shout but whispers,…
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The Last Thing That Got Me Excited
This past weekend, I stumbled across a story I had written years ago. It was a fantasy about someone I had a crush on back in college. As I read it, I couldn’t help but feel a wave of longing wash over me. The writing was good—better than I had even remembered. It carried so…
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what brings me peace
Daily Writing Prompt: What brings you peace? Peace, to me, is more than just the absence of chaos—it’s a feeling that fills every corner of my heart. It begins with knowing my loved ones are safe. That simple assurance becomes the anchor that steadies me, no matter what’s going on in the world. Sometimes, peace…
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The Tender Work of Receiving
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…
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