Category Archives: Personal Freedom

Embracing the Uncertainty

Pushing people away leads to isolation. Sometimes this is part of routine self-care, as when taking steps back from socializing to recharge. Other times, it’s done unintentionally by consistently acting in ways that prompt others to disassociate. Whatever its cause, … Continue reading

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Watching Myself Change

Watching myself change brings up a lot of mixed emotions. Overall, it’s been a relief to feel increasingly deeper peace, let go of most of my anxiety, and learn more about who I am. Sometimes, though, it’s shocking to consider … Continue reading

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Letting Moments Breathe

It’s so important to give space for moments to breathe, whether those moments are serious or lighthearted. So many people will watch a video or a listen to a song and talk through the whole thing instead of paying attention … Continue reading

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Recent Feelings and Realizations

Whenever I get into a funk, I explore it to see what it’s telling me. The one I’ve been in lately has an important message about my role in life, especially for how I relate to others. Here’s an exploration … Continue reading

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Building up and Tearing Down

Anyone can criticize bad ideas and most people do so. Some people do this to the point that they’ll tear down anyone else’s ideas, even if they’re good. A lot of these people never put up anything themselves, though, since … Continue reading

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More of My Thoughts on Taking Chances

As I look back over my life and realize how many chances I’ve taken, it makes me wonder why taking chances can still frighten me. The unknown hasn’t always made me feel afraid but it has done so for most … Continue reading

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The Value of Playing Games

Games can be a great way to foster community and civility between people. Even though there is a competitive aspect since nobody likes to lose, there’s still something liberating about playing games. You’re free to act silly, say and do … Continue reading

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Hiding Emotions

Negative emotions can make major life changes difficult to handle. However, I find certain positive emotions can make things even more difficult. I don’t mean emotions such as excitement over new adventures, relief from getting out of a painful situation, … Continue reading

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2022 Goals

For the past few years, I’ve come up with goals that I’d like to accomplish throughout the next year. I almost always come up with these before New Year’s and I don’t think of these as New Year’s Resolutions even … Continue reading

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Reviewing My 2021 Goals

Last year, I set a number of goals that I hoped to accomplish in 2021. It’s time to revisit those goals and see how I did. Let’s take a look. Finish my first book. I have several books that I … Continue reading

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