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Adjusting to the COVID-19 pandemic.
I’ve handled the challenges of the pandemic with surprising ease. It no longer dominates my thoughts unless the conversation turns to it or I see someone wearing a mask. Those masks have become lasting symbols of that extraordinary period—like lingering … Continue reading
PART 3: IF MY PEOPLE WOULD BUT PRAY
A Comparison of the Historical and Esoteric Meanings of 2 Chronicles 7:14 The verse, often paraphrased as “If my people would humble themselves and pray, I will heal their land,” has resonated across the centuries. Historically, it addressed a specific moment in … Continue reading
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Tagged esoteric, esoteric-meaning, Inner being, meditation, prayer, spirit, The Soul, the-spirit
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Part 2: People Pleasers
Saying no is necessary because it protects the very things that make a person whole — their time, their energy, their dignity, and their emotional well‑being. People‑pleasing feels like kindness on the surface, but underneath it slowly erodes a person’s sense of … Continue reading
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Tagged boundaries, Confidence, mental-health, Non people pleaser, personal-growth, relationships, Self-assured, Self-care
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Part 1: People Pleasers
There are many people pleasers in the world. They say yes when they should say no. Why? Because they don’t want to hurt anyone’s feelings. But beneath that desire to be kind lie deeper reasons: fear of not fitting in, … Continue reading
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Tagged Fake, false agendas, Life, Not being true to ones self, People pleasers, people-pleasing, relationships
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The Initial Hours of My Day
I am an early riser, typically waking up between 3:00 and 5:00 a.m. My internal clock prompts me to get up, and when it signals that it’s time, I do so without hesitation. There’s no lingering in bed; instead, I … Continue reading
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Tagged Beginning the day, breaking-dawn, Consciousness, early-hours, morning, Rising early, Sunrise, Waking up
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Part –2 What Does It Mean to Be Unique?
The Independent Mind: Navigating Beyond Societal Boundaries. There is another subset of people who traverse the world in fundamentally distinct ways. These individuals are not primarily influenced by societal expectations but by an intrinsic motivation to question, explore, and define … Continue reading
Part 1–What Does It Mean to Be Unique?
The Conformist Mind: Navigating Within Societal Boundaries Human beings possess unique combinations of DNA, temperament, preferences, and perspectives. Despite this inherent individuality, many people navigate life in ways that closely align with the expectations of their surroundings. Their choices, beliefs, … Continue reading
The Name That Doesn’t Resonate
I’m not especially fond of the name Betty. It simply doesn’t align with my spirit or soul, so I wouldn’t want anything associated with it or named in its honor.
A Personal Story About What It Feels Like to Be Human
Being human has always felt like waking up inside someone else’s experiment. You arrive here without instructions, without memory of choosing any of it, and yet you’re expected to navigate a world that never explains itself. From the beginning, there’s … Continue reading
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Tagged Being human, Consciousness, meditation, mental-health, mindfulness, Personal story, spirituality
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