Category: Survival Guide
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The Fear of Closing Doors
Decision-making, the harbinger of my own undoing. The relentless fear of doors closing indefinitely, the haunting specter that lurks within the corridors of the human psyche. It is the panic that arises from the idea that once a choice is made, you cannot undo it. There is a contradiction between…
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“Self-Preservation”
Ahh, uncertainty, where chaos and unpredictability reign supreme. In the humans relentless pursuit of control, we convince ourselves that clinging to the familiar, even if it holds us back, is preferable to embracing the unknown in life. We yearn for certainty in an uncertain world, seeking safety within the boundaries…
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Falling in Love with Potential
“When passion and attachment come together, they are often confused for love.” – Yung Pueblo Something that has really been on my mind recently is the difference between falling in love with someone vs. falling in love with the idea of someone. I’m a sucker for romance. I love human…
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The Bridge Between Nothing and Infinity
Here are some of the many breathtaking quotes by authors I study, that put my thoughts into words, and guide me day by day: Alan Lightman (Probable Impossibilities): “There are no external limitations. The only limitation is our own imagination. So, we should take the time to think expansively about…
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Hideki’s Door
(Quotes from Oracle of the Dragonfae) While chapters always come to a close, encounters, characters and struggles always have the potential to reappear in later pages. When this happens, it is not meant to be a setback. This reappearance is proof of your growth. “I know you wish to reach…
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Strangers to Family
Today is my first full day back home from GHP. If you don’t already know, GHP stands for Governors Honors Program and is essentially an educational intensive that lasts 4 weeks, where everyone nominated has to go through a long audition process for their field (major/focus) to be considered. It…
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Law of Attraction: Manifesting Your Desires
I adore talking about manifestation. I believe that it’s a beautiful thing to recognize the unlimited power we have within us. I am an extremely stubborn person at times. I hold on to my desires so tightly, that I typically end up sabotaging them. It’s ironic to think that letting…
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When Chapters End
Recently, I have had a major chapter closing in my life and I wanted to take this opportunity to reflect on the beauty of human existence. I want to start off by saying: for every new beginning, there must be an ending. And sometimes those endings can be so incredibly…
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17 Years
Wow. I’ve been on Earth for 17 years. Honestly, writing that makes it sound like so little time… When I woke up, I found a card outside of my door from my mom. The front of the card held a picture of me blowing out my birthday candles from my…
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Stepping Into My Own Shoes
2021. I believe wholeheartedly that this year will be one of personal strength and power, as well as healing and growth. As time goes by, I feel myself growing more and more into my own shoes. The shoes I’ve scarcely been able to wear the past couple of years. It’s…