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What if everyone was loved?

Love is considered one of elements humans need in order to survive. Hugs have been scientifically proven to improve a person’s physical and mental health by triggering the release of the hormone, oxytocin. It lowers stress and the heart rate. It strengthens our immune system and increases serotonin, the “feel good” hormone. Nurturing through love… Continue reading What if everyone was loved?

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Interconnectedness

I have recently began formally studying systems thinking. Systems thinking is a discipline of interconnectedness. For example, human anatomy is the study of the physical body system. This is a technical piece so bear with me as my analytical mind flow… I have always been a systems thinker, but I never had a name for… Continue reading Interconnectedness

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Mirror, mirror on the wall

The story of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is a profound story about reality and acceptance. It’s a cautionary tale about what happens when we chase validation and interfere with reality instead of changing the source. I read a quote: “Mirrors don’t chase reflections. They simply exist, and truth appears.” Mirrors exist in a… Continue reading Mirror, mirror on the wall

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An attitude of gratitude

I came across a quote by William Author Ward that states, “feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it.” Throughout the last few years, I have been working on sharing my gratitude. No matter the situation, I can always find something I am grateful for but it took… Continue reading An attitude of gratitude

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Clear vision tribe

I had a thought the other day about people I cared about but ultimately I walked away from. Sometimes my brain revisits situations from my past and I analyze the replay… sort of a pre-post life review lol. Anyway, I was thinking about the moments that ended the connections I had with people. What happens… Continue reading Clear vision tribe

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The downward spiral of mismanaged emotions

I am a quiet person. I like to observe. That saying, “We have two ears and one mouth so we can listen twice as much as we speak,” spoken by philosopher Epictetus, speaks volumes towards how I operate. The world today is filled with individuals unable to successfully express emotions. They are easy to spot… Continue reading The downward spiral of mismanaged emotions