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February 7, 2021

Enabling our oppressors

We only give others permission to disrespect us when we disrespect ourselves first. Disrespect of the self takes many shapes … Continue Reading Enabling our oppressors

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Published on February 07, 2021 19:30

February 5, 2021

Know your place

The value of knowing your place is underrated. So many impose themselves in the hope of acceptance, only to question … Continue Reading Know your place

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Published on February 05, 2021 20:48

Why wait?

The most common distraction that prevents us from reaching our goals is waiting for others to take responsibility for our … Continue Reading Why wait?

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Published on February 05, 2021 00:49

February 3, 2021

Gluttonous distractions

The utopian ideal for many is to find a line of work that feeds our passion for life, while also … Continue Reading Gluttonous distractions

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Published on February 03, 2021 08:56

January 31, 2021

Regret doesn’t change the past

It’s easy to lose ourselves in our efforts to overcome upheaval. It’s also easy to look back and think that … Continue Reading Regret doesn’t change the past

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Published on January 31, 2021 21:20

January 29, 2021

An Incomplete Love Story – Author’s note

A note from the author for my novel, An Incomplete Love Story This story was inspired by true events. Some, … Continue Reading An Incomplete Love Story – Author’s note

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Published on January 29, 2021 00:20

January 27, 2021

To give up silently

“When you give up on something, it becomes a weighty silence that you carry within you for the rest of … Continue Reading To give up silently

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Published on January 27, 2021 20:52

January 25, 2021

Protect your dream

How often do you hold yourself back while waiting for someone else to believe in you first? When venturing into … Continue Reading Protect your dream

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Published on January 25, 2021 21:39

January 23, 2021

The present moment

There is one thing more desolate than hopelessness. It’s the absence of expectations. Hope only hurts when we still expect … Continue Reading The present moment

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Published on January 23, 2021 20:45

January 20, 2021

It starts and ends with gratitude

Many struggle with achieving a sense of fulfilment in their lives because they have yet to appreciate, with sincerity, the … Continue Reading It starts and ends with gratitude

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Published on January 20, 2021 20:54