Joseph Rudyard Kipling was a poet, short-story writer, created the well-loved story of Mowgli, and was presented with the Nobel Prize for Literature. Joseph was born in Bombay during 1865. His parents met and married in England but soon after, Joseph’s father, (John) was offered a position in India as a Professor. At only five…
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Breathe in for 4 seconds, hold for 1 second, breathe out for 8 seconds, hold for 1. And repeat. Feel better? I find that deep breathing really does relax me when nothing else will. No, I can’t shut off my worries with the snap of a finger, and no, it won’t stop my initial panic…
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Germs. I’ve always been a very… aware person. Even as a kid. Someone would walk past me, I’d hold my breath and wash my hands incessantly. Presently, I wash my hands before I eat anything, I wipe down door knobs in my own home, sanitize light switches and remotes, keep sanitizer in my car and…
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If you could tell your younger self any one thing, what would it be? For me, I’d tell myself to never try to “make” someone love you. Some people think they want to be in a relationship, but don’t know how to give you what you need. If they don’t hear you the first time,…
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Albert Einstein’s curiosity led to a multitude of wins in life; for him and for everyone living since. Are you curious about things? Do you often sit and wonder about people, their backgrounds, their innermost thoughts? I know it can’t just be me! I feel like sometimes I’m way too curious. By curious, I don’t…
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What would you do differently if you knew nobody was judging you? I know what I would do. I’d frolic everywhere I went, I’d never wear makeup, I’d more than likely sing out loud all the time (because I always have a song in my head) and I’d be much more carefree with being center…
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How do you help those unable to make necessary changes in themselves? This could fall into any category really, but let’s shoot the dart towards toxic and/or abusive relationships. Why do some people stay in that type of situation and continue to lay captive within a dark web of stress and unhealthy energy? Especially if…
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“Smile though your heart is achingSmile even though it’s breakingWhen there are clouds in the sky, you’ll get byIf you smile through your fear and sorrowSmile and maybe tomorrowYou’ll see the sun come shining through for you…” This song is one I’ve known as long as my memory can recall. I remember hearing it in…
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How can something so similar in one aspect be so different in another? Everyone has different limitations and capabilities. What makes some limitations acceptable and others not? The more understood and common limitations are, they are obviously going to be judged less and often may even bring people together, due to bonding over a relatable…
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Imagine being born during a time when people weren’t aware of different illnesses and health conditions as they are today. Imagine not having anywhere to go for an analysis of what’s even wrong. Samuel Johnson (no, not Jackson) was born in 1709. His mother birthed him at the age of 40 and worries were consuming…
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