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Rambling on about taking the time, the little things, and trusting… Every now and then, a body needs a little reminder: give yourself something small to look forward to. A good meal. A movie on the couch. A quiet cup of coffee before the world starts hollering. Time spent caring for yourself is never wasted…
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Rambling on about the pain of realizing the truth of those I love… Life has a funny way of handing out lessons. It does not always send them wrapped in wisdom, tied up with a neat little bow, and delivered at a convenient hour. Sometimes life throws the lesson at your head like a pine…
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I am used to going through seasons of attack, of trials, of trying to make sense of the world around me. I wish I weren’t, but I am. Today, my mind is full of chaos and questions. I feel the weight of a million bad decisions, along with the ache of not being heard, seen,…
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Rambling on about Fear, History, and Humanity… When posed with the question, “What place in the world would I never want to visit?” my mind immediately begins to unravel a tapestry of thoughts and feelings rooted in history, personal experience, and a deep awareness of current events. It’s not simply about geography or culture; it’s…
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Rambling on about Personal Exploration and Losing and Finding Expression… Words are my anchor. They’re the threads that stitch my day together, the bridge between my mind and the world outside. I’ve always been chatty—a lover of conversation, a collector of stories, someone who thrives on connection. Yet lately, I find myself treading water in…
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Rambling on about To-Do List, Boundaries, Solitude, and Self-Care…. We all have a to-do list. Whether it’s scribbled in a journal, tapped out in a phone app, or jotted down mentally, these lists capture our intentions, goals, and responsibilities. Some items are routine such as chores, groceries, work tasks, but there are others that linger,…
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Rambling on about Finding Solace and Strength in a Day for Myself… Sometimes, what we need most is just one day, one day to step back, breathe, and allow ourselves to simply exist without demands or expectations. Today, I gave myself that day. I minimized interactions, speaking only when necessary, and allowed myself the luxury…
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Rambling on about life and the ups and downs and the arounds… Have you ever noticed how easy it is to offer understanding and forgiveness to friends, but how tough it can be to do the same for yourself? If your answer is yes, welcome to the club—most of us have been there, feeling like…
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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month—a time when we are asked not only to recognize and honor the survivors of abuse, but also to create space for difficult truths, conversations, and healing. As we move through life, each of us carries things inside: stories, scars, secrets, and burdens that most people never see. Many of…
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Discovering the Quiet Truths of Growing Older… The morning, in its gentle clarity, finds me standing on the threshold of a revelation—a quiet place where tears gather not out of sorrow but out of the sheer truth of realization. Yesterday, we spoke of tears of joy, the spontaneous overflow that arrives unbidden, a celebration of…
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