We teach ourselves and condition ourselves to believe that we have the ability to break and, more importantly, that others have the ability and power to break us. But it isn't true. No one has that power over you. Our inner being, soul, spirit, identity - whatever you decide to call it - is, in fact, entirely whole and untouchable; that is, unless you allow it to be. It is a matter of perception.
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To find your true direction in life, you could go and get a tattoo of a compass on your arm, like me. Or...you could experiment with any one of these discovery tips that have truly helped me when I have felt lost. Pick a few. Develop your own. The overall idea is righting what is right for you, and then having the courage to walk that path. Take a chance, have some fun, and good luck! You're worth it!
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Everyone talks about how to NOT be tired, how to better manage our time, and, especially, how to get around and overcome tiredness. We have exercises, strategies, pills, and drinks. But what about the benefits of being tired? Tiredness always gets a bad rap. It stops us from doing things. It pulls us down. But maybe that IS the benefit.
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In our darkest of times, light can seem an impossibility. Have hope. Be kind. One step at a time. One glimmer, then the next. You’ll get there. I have tasted darkness, as we all have, and I have found that moving gently helps.
But this does involve actually moving. Here is a trail I have tried. It may work, it may not, but you are a reason worth trying. So, let’s go.
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Life is a little scary right now. Or a lot scary, depending on who you are and what you are going through. One of the hardest things to do, at any time, is to embrace the unknown, and to somehow settle and be okay with ambiguity.
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For many of us, animals are our purpose, our meaning, our kids, and our salvation. They are a glimmer of hope in this crazy world, and a beacon of light through the darkness. They are the epitome of kindness that we wish we could emulate, as they embody both the vitality and the innocence of our beautiful, beloved planet.
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To lose fear is to tread the unfamiliar. It is to let go of ourselves, our worries, our concerns, and, then, take a dive at the outrageous, the uncomfortable, the awesome, and the unpredictable bold, daring, and scary.
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They gift us with so much love. So, let us honor that love by feeling special for how they truly see us... and then love them even more for it.
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