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Dream killers
Do you find yourself waiting in the shadows, wondering when will it be safe to emerge and take that risk on something that you’ve always dreamt of achieving? Are you waiting for the perfect moment to ensure that you get it just right? Or do you find yourself mentioning it to any person that shows…
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Judge, as you would like to be judged
When we behave badly, we pacify ourselves by focusing on what we intended, or why it was understandable for us to behave that way. When others treat us badly, we’re more inclined to assume that it is a true reflection of how little we mean to them, or how malicious they are. The moment we…
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Faith is always there
Faith is often associated with spirituality, or religion. But faith plays a role in our lives in ways we easily lose sight of. When we trust someone, we have faith in them to do the right thing. When we mistrust someone, we have reason to fear that they’ll do the wrong thing, meaning that we…
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Own your life
Owning your life doesn’t mean controlling every aspect of your life. Instead, it means that you are mindful about what and who you allow to influence your decisions and outcomes in your life. Like most things in life, moderation is important. Knowing when to take the reins and when to have it over to someone…
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Grow, from unexpected places
If you don’t like what someone has to say about you, make sure you’re not rejecting it because of who’s saying it. The truth about us is often spoken by our enemies, regardless of their motivation to do so. Growth is often experienced at the hands of those we hold in contempt. When you surround…
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What do you see in the mirror?
Given how easily we can change how we present ourselves to others through social media these days, it’s important to remember how much of our authenticity has to be sacrificed in the process. Be true to yourself, online and offline, and you won’t need filters to make your life or yourself appear to be different…
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The beauty of perfection
The beauty of perfection escapes the bitter heart. Bitterness is the toxin that we hold on to after we experience a betrayal of our trust in another. Sometimes that trust is so dear, that we hold on to the poison of its mishandling to protect ourselves from ever being vulnerable to such hurt again. Sadly,…
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Tomorrow is not promised
Too often we remind others that tomorrow is not guaranteed, yet we live our lives as if we have all the time in the world to make that next big decision, or to do right by others. If tomorrow is not guaranteed, neither is your next breath. When our thoughts about life remain philosophy, and…
