Life From My Perspective.
The Two Faces of a Narcissist: The Abuser Behind Closed Doors One of the most bewildering and painful realities of emotional abuse is the dual personality of the abuser. To the outside world, they often appear charming and warm. They may be person who seems endlessly generous and caring. But behind closed doors, the story […]
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Remembering the Sun: Finding Hope in Dark Seasons When life feels like an endless winter—cold, dark, and relentless—it can be difficult to believe that warmth and light will ever return. If you’ve spent weeks, months, or years in survival mode, constantly battling stress, loss, and uncertainty, your nervous system may have forgotten what safety and
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Where Would We Be Without Our Memories? Memory is the thread that stitches together the fabric of our identity. It shapes our experiences, fuels our emotions, and guides our decisions. Without it, who would we be? Where would we be? The past may be behind us, but it remains a foundation upon which we build
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If Light is in Your Heart, You Will Find Your Way Home (Rumi) In the quiet moments when the world feels overwhelming, it’s easy to forget that there is a guiding light within us all. We often search for answers in external places—within the noise, the distractions, or the expectations of others. But the truth
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Life is short and precious. The quote, “Death twitches my ear. ‘Live,’ he says; ‘I am coming,’” is a reminder to make the most of our time. Death is part of life, and instead of fearing it, we can use it to inspire us. It reminds us that our time is limited, so we should
Never lose track of the horizon, even if in this moment you are not seeing it. Life often feels like navigating a dense forest, where the immediate challenges obscure the bigger picture. It’s so easy to lose sight of your long-term goals, but even when the horizon isn’t visible, it’s still there. Your vision acts
Embracing New Beginnings Every ending holds the seed of a new beginning. Life’s transitions—whether expected or sudden—are opportunities to realign, grow, and step into the next chapter of your journey. Trust that when one door closes, another is ready to open, often leading to something even greater. Don’t be afraid to step forward. God has
Transforming Trauma: The Crucible of Growth In life, we often encounter obstacles and challenges that seem impossible to overcome, some may even shake the very foundation of our being. These hurdles, sometimes disguised as trauma, can be excruciatingly painful, pushing us to the limits of our emotional and mental resilience. However, it’s essential to recognize
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Part 1 – The Foreseeing Snakes Navigating the Complex Transformation: When Sobriety Changes Everything In life, we often witness the powerful impact of personal transformation, especially when individuals choose sobriety and leave behind the chains of addiction. While this journey is commendable and often leads to positive outcomes, there are cases where the process takes
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The Bittersweet Symphony of Happiness: Why Joyful Moments Can Elicit Sadness Within the complicated tapestry of human emotions, happiness and sadness often dance together in a delicate balance, creating a bittersweet symphony that resonates through our lives. While we typically associate happy occasions with joy, there exists a subtle undercurrent of sadness that can unexpectedly
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Trust God’s (the Universe’s) Better Plan Life is full of surprises, and sometimes things don’t go as we planned or expected. But what if I told you that it’s not always a bad thing? Sometimes, the unexpected can be even better than what we thought we wanted. It’s easy to get caught up in our
Embrace the Unknown: The Importance of Taking Chances Taking chances and making mistakes are two fundamental aspects of life that can lead to significant growth and learning opportunities. It’s human nature to want to avoid failure and stay within our comfort zones, but we often forget that failures are not always failures. In fact, they
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