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An Unforgettable High School Experience

I recently started reminiscing about an experience in high school that I’ll never forget. The event I’m about to describe brought everyone closer together through genuineness and love. While I don’t remember all the details because of how long ago … Continue reading

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Prepare for Peace

“If you want peace, prepare for war.” That is a fairly popular quote based on a similar sentiment expressed by Publius Vegetius Renatus. Despite its popularity, I see some problems with it. Here’s my take on the phrase. By itself, … Continue reading

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How My Friends Make Me Feel Loved and Appreciated

I’ve written many blog posts about things I dislike in human interactions. Although those posts almost always also contain alternatives to the things I dislike, one of my best friends encouraged me to write a post focusing more on the … Continue reading

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My Take on Punishment

I’ve thought a lot about punishment over the last few years. There are a lot of different perspectives on this subject, and discussions around it often become heated in a hurry. Here is my take on punishment. To start, what … Continue reading

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Being Kind to Myself

So many humans are cruel to themselves. They might treat others well and be quick to lift the spirits of someone else who is struggling, yet it’s so hard for them to be kind to themselves. A common example is … Continue reading

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Self-Forgiveness

Forgiveness has always been a struggle for me. When someone apologizes for hurting me, makes amends, and improves their behavior moving forward, then it’s pretty easy to forgive and forget. However, that hardly ever happens. What almost always happens is … Continue reading

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The Joy and Pain of Memories

I love memories of the good times in my life. Whether they’re pictures, videos, or flashbacks in my head, I can spend all day wandering around in them and reliving them. They make each day better and I can’t imagine … Continue reading

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Shifts in Interactions

I’ve spent many years trying to change others in a variety of ways. At this point, while I’m no longer trying to change others, I still find myself hoping they’ll change in ways I want. This has caused nothing but … Continue reading

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Healing: Obstacles and Opportunities

As you might have guessed from many of my past posts, I think there is much to be desired from common approaches to healing. Not only do so many attempts to heal fail to bring peace, some of them actually … Continue reading

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Small Acts of Kindness

I’ve covered a lot of heavy subjects lately. While I still have more to say about some of the harder parts of life, it’s time to take a brief break and talk about some of the good things. More specifically, … Continue reading

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