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Finding God in the quiet, the ordinary, and the beautifully unnoticed… There is a kind of joy that does not clamor for attention. It does not arrive loudly or demand to be seen. It comes softly, like first light easing through the trees, like the hush of dawn before the world fully stirs, like the…
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There’s a big difference between boundaries and barriers, even though the words sound similar. Boundaries are healthy limits we set for ourselves and others, and they’re absolutely essential for self-care and survival. I have set some of my own as time has passed, necessary for self-care in the world of today. They help us protect…
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Life, and the very idea of what makes it ideal, makes my mind wander and ponder the journey I have been travelling on for all these years. What do I see as an ideal life? Is it something real, or merely an illusion, a story we tell ourselves in hopes of finding meaning and peace?…
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Discovering Deeper Meaning with Every Passing Year… Life is a journey shaped by our experiences, dreams, and the passage of time. In our youth, we often view life as a vast horizon filled with endless possibilities. Everything feels urgent, moments are fleeting, and we tend to focus on achievement and adventure. The future seems distant,…
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Remembering the People Who Touch My Life….. There’s something magical about the way I seem to connect with people wherever I go—at the store, at work, on a hike at the ark, or just walking the trail by the beach. I’m the kind of person who talks to everyone, and somehow, I keep meeting people…
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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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A Reflection on What the Next Ten Years May Hold Ten years from now, where will I be? It’s a question that fills me with both curiosity and a touch of apprehension. The future is a vast, shifting landscape, and I can’t help but wonder how the passage of time will shape me, my perspectives,…
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The Joy Hidden in Ordinary Moments… Happiness isn’t always a grand event or a distant goal, it often reveals itself in the quiet moments and simple pleasures of daily life. It’s in the gentle ways the world greets us each morning, not with the shrill sound of an alarm, but with the subtle touch of…
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Dreams of Places of Heart… If I could name something after me, it would be something that speaks to my heart. A park, maybe, one where people could come and sit and feel the beauty and greatness of nature. With benches and a pond or creek. Trees to sit beneath, filled with birds and squirrels…
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Honestly, I crave more time to simply do nothing. It might sound like a lot to ask, but these quiet moments bring calm to my mind and soothe my soul. I also wish for more opportunities to walk and hike, to spend more time outdoors, and to let the fresh air revive my spirit. And…
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