The other day I went out for a run and felt like I had been reincarnated as a log being dragged behind an old, nearly broken car. My legs were shaking, my knees hurt, my head felt heavy, and my chest felt like it had transformed a into wheezy windpipe. I walked outside of my…
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We all have a history. Our backgrounds are what shape us into who we are today. I’m always curious to know the good, bad, recent, and old stories of those I’m closest to. It had me thinking about my own past and things I’ve worked on within myself. Interestingly, upon pondering over a few situations…
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I often wonder just how many misunderstandings occur each day. No two minds are exactly alike. People don’t often have the time, circumstances, or nerve to explain the intention behind all actions, words expressed, or looks exchanged; not to mention that would consume one’s day quite extensively if we did. There are many people who…
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Where do you see yourself in five years? Ten? I’ve always loathed this question. “Why are you asking me this,” is always my immediate thought. I’ve heard it in job interviews, dates I’ve gone on, and every time, I’d cringe a bit and say to myself, “Really?” What makes some people have this 5 or…
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I think we all have something we’re holding onto that isn’t serving any purpose. Perhaps because of having hope something will change, or not feeling ready to accept the reality of a situation; an ending. Freeing ourselves from ties that shouldn’t still be there is sometimes a scary and harsh reality for many. We oddly…
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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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Are you living your life or just merely existing in it? What’s the difference? I have periods I am most definitely up in the clouds, watching myself from above as I run from task to task. I hear the alarm and feel the push of life against my back, forcing me into a mad rush…
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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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I realized there are two types of people. Type 1: You remember your most embarrassing moments in great detail, and shudder at the recollection of it. Type 2: You can’t seem to think of an embarrassing moment, but when asked, mention a slightly awkward occurrence that is actually quite normal for anyone who interacts with…
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Do you ever just go for a walk and listen to the silence? No podcast, no music, no company. Only you and your soul to wander and soak in the surroundings. Taking time to actually notice things is an important process of learning how to appreciate the small, simple pleasures in life (that we often…
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