Monthly Archives: October 2024

What Do You Need?

Posted on October 30, 2024 by admin

“What do you need?” This simple statement can do a world of good for both the one hearing it and the one saying it. When used genuinely, the person who hears it can feel heard, appreciated, and valued; the person … Continue reading →

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Healing the Hard Stuff

Posted on October 23, 2024 by admin

There is an idea from The Million Dollar Goal by Dan Gutman that has stuck with me ever since I read that book as a little kid. The idea is that just as you can like someone without loving them, … Continue reading →

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The Most Painful Recurrence

Posted on October 16, 2024 by admin

Life is strange as of late. Some things are going well. Others are still difficult and confusing. I feel a lot of sadness over the impending death of a loved one. This is the first such death I’ve faced since … Continue reading →

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The Perils of Judging

Posted on October 9, 2024 by admin

So much of life is spent trying to avoid negative judgments. Even if one refrains from judging, it’s still nearly impossible to be free from its influence. There are judgments connected to everything humans do, whether it’s related to schooling, … Continue reading →

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Realizations From Recent Solitude

Posted on October 2, 2024 by admin

I often forget how comfortable I feel alone. So much of my weeks feature such frequent human interactions that I get used to feeling slightly run down almost constantly. Whenever I get lots of time to myself, as I’ve experienced … Continue reading →

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