Tag: people
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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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Reclaiming my identity as a creative
Over the past few years, I’ve been struggling. Honestly, struggling is kind of an understatement. Life has not been that easy, and nearly every day I reflect on what is going on and who I am as a person. I often ponder my past and all that has occurred in my story of life so…
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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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“If you banish the dragons, you banish the heroes.” -Andrew Solomon
A lot can be said about adversity. Everyone has to face it at different points of their lives, and everyone’s responses are unique. Some people cower away when adversity comes their way, while others face it head on, the thought of backing down never crossing their minds. Adversity helps shape all of us into the people…
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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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My 2019
We are coming to the end of another year, and that means it’s time for the obligatory year in review. I always look back on the year and see what lessons I may have learned from the experiences that I went through. And 2019 has provided me with many lessons that I can take with…
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Discovering Tai Chi
2019 has been a monumental year for me in several different ways. In both my personal and professional lives I have grown and developed a better sense of my individual identity. I now have more definitive plans for my future and the means to achieve what I’ve set out to do. But 2019 has also been…
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