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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“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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J.R.R. Tolkien was born January 1892 to Arthur and Mabel in Bloemfontein (one of South Africa’s three capital cities). J.R.R. sounds so formal, does it not? What is this abbreviation short for, you may ask? John Ronald Reuel Tolkien, also known as the author of several world-renowned books that have developed into celebrated movies. The Hobbit,…
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Is it just me or are Fridays extra long? Are you staring at the clock, wondering if something is pulling the universe in reverse? No? Just me? All we want to do is just get the weekend started. Are we really asking that much world? My favorite thing about Fridays is knowing I don’t have…
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Herman Melville was born in New York City in 1819, to Alan and Maria. Herman was third-born out of 8 children. His father was often traveling in Europe for work, an importer (not exporter) of French dry goods. Herman grew up with three or more servants in the household and the family was indeed financially…
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When you are compatible with someone but don’t have many interests in common, are you doomed? In my humble opinion, I say no. Depending on a few things. If you occupy a similar energy and overall mindset/attitude and mutual understanding of expectations, this can usually offset contrasts in hobbies. I’ve been in situations when I…
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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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Do you know Arthur’s methods? No? I don’t either…but Watson sure does. Arthur Conan Doyle was born in Scotland in the year of 1859. Arthur is the celebrated author of Sherlock Holmes, among several other prominent publications. A man of great intellect and curiosity, Arthur was often busy and frequently throwing himself into unfamiliar territory….
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WARNING: If you have lost a loved one due to suicide, please note the below blog post speaks candidly regarding the subject. Hugs to all dealing with depression and/or loss of someone due to this ongoing battle. I’m sure most of you are familiar with Sylvia Plath and the darker side of her life. But…
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“I’m proud of you.” Those four words have so much power. More than I can even comprehend. Positive affirmations are real and can have a profound impact on each individual. Sometimes, the compliments that make us the most emotional and uncomfortable are the words we’re longing for most. Specific words may make us uncomfortable because…
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