mental-health
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Rambling on about The First Time Tring, finding the Courage… There is something magical about experiencing something for the first time. The unknown holds both excitement and anxiety, and the possibility of choosing what that “first” could be is a powerful thing. If I could do anything for the first time, I would want it…
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Rambling on about the Core Values Guiding My Journey… The foundation of who I am is built upon a set of guiding principles that direct my actions, decisions, and relationships. These values shape the way I interact with the world and help me stay true to myself and my purpose. Below, I share the key…
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Finding Joy in Stillness and Solitude… This weekend at Swampy Bottom Acres was a gentle reminder that sometimes, the greatest journeys we take are the ones that lead us inward. With the gates firmly closed to the outside world, I found solace in the simple pleasures of home. The world outside could wait; for these…
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Rambling on about Coming of Age in the 60s and 70s… I will go to my grave saying I grew up in the best of times: the 1960s and 1970s. The world was changing rapidly, full of color, chaos, and hope. Even in the midst of the uncertainty that came with those decades, my childhood…
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Rambling on about the Unique Paths We Take in Pursuit of Self-Improvement… Setting goals is a universal human experience, yet the nature and meaning of those goals are as unique as each of us are individual. Personal goals are the aspirations, hopes, and intentions we set for ourselves, whether they’re small milestones or sweeping life…
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Ramblings on Navigating Through Life’s Noise… The world has become a place filled with so much noise. For someone who cherishes the quiet, the amorous sounds of nature and the stillness that can be found on days spent behind the gates of home, the loud outside can often feel oppressive and heavy. In the constant…
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The Emotional Journey of Losing What We Own—and What We Are… Loss is an experience that spares no one, touching each of our lives in ways both profound and subtle. For many, the notion of losing all one’s possessions conjures a wave of fear and uncertainty. Our belongings, big and small, often serve as anchors,…
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An area where my perspective has shifted is the concept of decency. I used to think of decency as simply adhering to social norms and being polite in public settings. However, over time, I’ve come to understand that true decency goes beyond surface-level manners. It is instead about empathy, integrity, and consistently treating others with…
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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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Rambling on about Navigating the Complexities of Existence Life is a journey—one that we all traverse at our own unique pace, shaped by the landscapes of our experiences, beliefs, and circumstances. Each person’s path is filled with moments of joy and sorrow, clarity and confusion, certainty and uncertainty. My own life has been a mixture…
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