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“The happiness we seek cannot be found through grasping, trying to hold on to things. It cannot be found through getting serious and uptight about wanting things to go in the direction we think will bring happiness.” ~Pema Chodron When I was a kid, my parents used to take me and my younger brother fishing […]
How I Learned to Let Go of Attachment to Things I Want Read More »
“Sometimes we motivate ourselves by thinking of what we want to become. Sometimes we motivate ourselves by thinking about who we don’t ever want to be again.” ~Shane Niemeyer When I faced the prospect of no longer drinking anymore (at age twenty-one!), after eight years of heavy boozing, I had so many questions about my
How Getting Sober Healed My Dating Life (When I Thought It Would Ruin It) Read More »
“One of the greatest awakenings comes when you realize that not everybody changes. Some people never change. And that’s their journey. It’s not yours to try and fix it for them.” ~Unknown In 2021 my father died. Cancer of… so many things. Most of the events during that time are a blur, but the emotions
How I’ve Navigated My Grief and Guilt Since Losing My Narcissistic Father Read More »
“Highly sensitive beings suffer more but they also love harder, dream wider and experience deeper horizons and bliss. When you’re sensitive, you’re alive in every sense of this word in this wildly beautiful world. Sensitivity is your strength. Keep soaking in the light and spreading it to others.” ~Victoria Erickson I am lying next to
To All the Highly Sensitive Souls Out There – The World Needs You Read More »
Managing your finances can sometimes be a daunting task, especially if you’re dealing with services that involve penalties for late payments. This is a common issue in the Philippines, where many are navigating their way through various financial obligations. One solution that stands out is Cash-Express. Here, we’ll outline some of the top tips for
How to Avoid Late Payment Penalties in the Philippines: A Comprehensive Guide Read More »
In today’s rapidly advancing technological landscape, artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the way we approach many aspects of our lives, from healthcare to transportation and beyond. One area where AI has the potential to make a significant impact is in financial education. With the growing importance of financial literacy and the need for more inclusive
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“What man actually needs is not a tensionless state but rather the striving and struggling for a worthwhile goal, a freely chosen task.” ~Viktor Frankl A couple of years ago, I was sitting in my little mountain cottage, writing away on a new novel. It was a cold and dark February afternoon. So, first, I
One Thing We Need to Survive Crisis, Loss, and Trauma Read More »
In a culture that teaches us we need to prove our worth through achievements, it can be challenging to prioritize peace, well-being, and spiritual growth. We’re bombarded by marketing messages that tell us we’ll be enough, if only we “buy this—do this—look like this,” making it difficult to simply relax in who we are and
“Sit with it. Sit with it. Sit with it. Sit with it. Even though you want to run. Even when it’s heavy and difficult. Even though you’re not quite sure of the way through. Healing happens by feeling.” ~Dr. Rebecca Ray It’s July 2022 and I’m in the middle of a red tent at Shambala
How I Learned That My Pain is Valid and Worthy of My Own Empathy and Love Read More »
“The Phoenix must burn to emerge.” ~Janet Fitch Many people were shocked when I relapsed after twenty-three years of recovery. After all, I was the model of doing it right. I did everything I was told: went to treatment, followed instructions, prayed for help, and completed the assignments. After returning home from treatment, I joined
One Missing Ingredient in My Recovery and Why I Relapsed Read More »