Tag: dreams
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We All Have a Little Dragon In Us
As the human species, I think it’s fair to say that we try to avoid pain at any cost. Pain is seen as something bad, and we absolutely want no part of it. We often question why and for what purpose does pain play in our lives. It’s been a conomdrum that philosophers, theologians, spiritual…
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Seeing God Through a Child’s (and Teen’s) Eyes
Religion is a funny thing. Everyone has an opinion on it, both good and bad. It’s been a staple of human behavior since our first introduction on Earth, and it still serves as a huge influence across the world today. Many use their respective religions to justify their actions and beliefs, a kind of tool…
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A Quarter of a Century: Happy Birthday to Me!
Birthdays are an annual celebration of life, and serve as a reminder of how far someone has come in their journey. And a 25th birthday can be a big deal in many people’s eyes, marking that someone has made it to a quarter of a century. But what if your 25th birthday falls during the…
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Doing My Own Thing in Life: PSEO Program
One of the things that I pride myself most on is my sense of individuality. I often take the road less traveled, and deviate from the choices that many of my peers make. It’s a kind of journey that sees more alone time than camaraderie with others, but that doesn’t mean that it is inherently…
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Am I Too Sensitive?
I cry easily. Some would say a little too easily. I cry when watching movies or TV shows, when reading books, and when listening to music, just to name a few. I wear my emotions on my sleeves for the world to see, and struggle to hide them. Maybe I’m too sensitive. Some would say…
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The beauty of life
Life can be ugly. There’s pain, heartache, disappointments; the list goes on. Sometimes the ugliness of life can be overwhelming and too much for one person to bare. Days of ugliness can turn into weeks, with no real end in sight. In the midst of all the ugliness, is there even a possibility for beauty…
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Being in recovery
Recovery can be a funny word to me. When most people see me I don’t think the word recovery comes to mind. I don’t look like someone who is in recovery, but surprise, surprise, I am. My recovery is not straightforward or clean, but it’s one that I’m working towards every day. My recovery is…
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Being a quiet creative
One thing that can be said about me with utmost certainty is that I’m quiet. It’s been a running theme throughout my life that I used to look down upon but now see as a kind of strength. In my mind it’s one of my superpowers, and something that I view with a sense of…
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Crafting my own path in life
Each and every one of us has our own unique life to live. No two lives are the same, and if they were, this world would not be as exciting as it is now. what makes our lives unique are the choices we make along the way. Some choices are easy, while others are much…
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Goodbye 2019
The end of another year. The end of another decade. 2019 had been an eventful year to say the least, and there is a part of me that is happy to leave it behind. This year has not been kind to me, but through it all I’ve come out a better person. I’m not sure…
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