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The Pulse of Existence
A poem for awakening to the vibrations that connect us all Everything is life:The birds,The trees,Subatomic particles,Microbes,Rivers and streams,The minerals and metals,Crystals and pebbles,That which flows and that which stands still,Muted or vocal,Visible or immobile,Inertia or chaos,Invisible and still in motion. Whether it be the space or the substance,Everything is living, pulsating, vibrating — Before we touch,…
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The Essential Seven: My Compass for a Meaningful Year
The seven core values shaping my year ahead As I reassess my values, I realize that if I’m not constantly reminding myself of what’s important, I tend to forget. Sometimes, I want something so badly that I blind myself to the signs — even if it’s a big red flashing sign that says, “This is NOT for you,”…
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New Year, New You?
— or perhaps every moment is an opportunity to rediscover yourself. New year, new you — or perhaps every moment is an opportunity to rediscover yourself. To uncover the layers of persona, beliefs, and protective mechanisms, to deprogram and release the habits and patterns that no longer serve you. From our infancy, we are taught to fear…
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Foundations of Well-Being
Observing the mind in action How often do you get caught up in your thoughts — caught up in some story, not even realizing you’ve been hooked? Like in a dream, we are often oblivious to the fact that we are acting based on a story we’re telling ourselves. When this happens in our waking life, we lose…
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What Uncertainty Taught Me About Growth and Clarity
How to find meaning, clarity, and growth in life’s confusing moments I feel like I’m losing it. I’m getting to know someone (for the second time), and I swear they’re shapeshifting right in front of my eyes. Is this normal? Or am I the one who’s changing? I asked my mother about it, and she…
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