The feelings of grief can be harrowing, but over time, it can spark incredible ingenuity, strength, and the desire for a different life altogether. The pain associated with whatever type of grief was experienced is a constant reminder of what was. Putting it into a new light or changing the grief […]
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When the words ‘benefit’ and ‘loss’ are put together, it appears to be a huge oxymoron. The crazy thing is that there are true benefits in the losses that people suffer. The actual act that caused the loss is not the benefit, nor is the person, place, or thing lost […]
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When I first heard about the “Burn the boats” concept, I ended up hearing it three times in one day. The first time, I was watching a video on YouTube featuring Tony Robbins, the motivational speaker that gets people to walk over burning coals. Later that day, I was listening […]
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When you make the conscious decision to walk away from your past and desire to become a better version of yourself, the mind will constantly remind you of all your failing, past mistakes, rough situations, and bad things that you have been through. This is the attempt of the mind […]
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I was determined to complete a series of things today. I was not going to give up until I accomplished it, and then I ran into a series of unfortunate events that culminated in my coming to a reality. That reality was that since I do not know what I […]
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Katt Williams did a stand-up comedy special in 2008 called “It’s Pimpin, Pimpin.” In it, he gave his take on haters and discussed their value. He said, “You gotta be grateful, you need haters.” His statement seemed antithetical, but it is absolutely true. Haters serve as the best fuel source […]
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The cliché “There is a fine line between genius and insanity” is so true. We have seen that fine line produce stars like Michael Phelps, Dwayne Johnson (The Rock), and Steve Harvey. These people are examples of the genius side of creativity. On the other hand, Kate Spade, Robin Williams, […]
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Human action is always based on making a decision. Sometimes, the decision aligns with human nature; other times, it runs counter. It is either one or the other. Everyone knows a person who drinks too much, and they know they do, but their human decision is to continue because human […]
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People feel depressed and anxious because they cannot keep up with today’s status quo. A Pew Research article by Patrick Van Kessel discussed a poll taken by the center. He stated, “Most Americans are at least somewhat happy with their lives, but some have grappled with issues like loneliness and […]
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This is not to say be full of delight and dance with joy because of hardships. It is to say that you have two alternatives. One, you must understand that challenges will befall everyone because there are no trouble-free days. Still, that trouble and those hardship experience mean that life […]
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