personal-growth
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There are parts of my life that don’t match each other right now, and for a long time, that made me uncomfortable. I’m in a job I love.Some days, I hate. I’m surrounded by people who are becoming, people who are striving to be who they want to be, even in the quiet moments. Even
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A quiet place doesn’t have to be perfect or pretty. It can be in your car after a long day at work, sitting on the edge of your bed, going for a walk , or standing outside just trying to breathe. And the thing about that kind of quiet is.. It’ll make you feel everything
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For so long, I thought protecting my heart meant building walls. But I’ve learned it’s not about shutting people out it’s about keeping your peace sacred. Protecting your heart means you’ve finally learned that pouring into everyone else while leaving yourself empty isn’t love, it’s neglect. It means choosing yourself without guilt, setting boundaries that
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The more I dig into the career I want to pursue, the more little details catch my attention making me stop and really think about where I am, where I thought I’d be, and the space in between that feels like both a lesson and a test. Sometimes I wonder… am I dreaming, or am
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What’s the trait you value most about yourself? If I’m honest, the trait I value most about myself is my resilience. I don’t always feel strong, and I don’t always get it right, but no matter how many times life knocks me down, I keep finding ways to move forward. That, to me, is something
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How can we really know what someone’s capable of…when we don’t even fully know ourselves? I’ve learned that trust is necessary, but it’s also fragile. We shouldn’t ignore the moments that make us pause the things that shake everything we thought we knew about someone. Those moments aren’t always obvious; sometimes they’re subtle, quiet, almost
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“Authenticity isn’t about having it all together it’s about being honest enough to say, ‘this is me, still evolving.’ I’d rather be real and misunderstood than polished and unrecognizable.” Over the past few months while taking a new psychology grad course, I’ve noticed a recurring theme in society : you have to be a certain person
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What is the most important thing to carry with you all the time? The most important thing to carry with you all the time is inspiration. It fuels your actions, keeps you going when things get tough, and reminds you of your purpose even when the mountains in front of you seem unmovable. Inspiration turns challenges
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Lately, my thoughts have become pieces of my story every passing idea turning into another life lesson in reality. My feelings and thoughts keep merging into one, spilling onto the page in a stream of nonsense that only makes sense when I go back, piece it together, and pour my heart into it. Blogging has
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Some days I wake up and wonder why I keep doing this. Why I keep showing up, clocking in, putting on a calm face while my insides feel heavy. Why I push through the exhaustion, the pressure, the long hours, the expectations that never seem to stop growing. There are moments quiet ones , when
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There’s something sacred about being real with yourself. Not the filtered, polished version you let the world see but the raw, honest, “this is where I’m at” kind of real. We live in a world that moves fast. Achievements are celebrated publicly, but the private battles? The quiet growth? The nights you talked yourself out
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Let’s talk about proximity and comfort zones. Sometimes, we cling to the people closest to us not because they’re meant for our journey, but because they’re convenient, familiar, and easy to access. We settle for what’s within reach instead of reaching higher. But here’s the truth I had to learn the hard way: not everyone
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Some mornings, I look in the mirror and recognize myself instantly. Other times, I stare a little longer, wondering if the person looking back is really me or just a version of myself I’ve learned to perform for the world. We spend so much time trying to become who we think we should be. We adjust our attitudes, filter
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Being single gets misunderstood way too often.People assume you’re picky, hurt, or uninterested. But sometimes, you’re just doing the inner work getting your priorities straight, growing, and learning who you are without the noise. It’s not that you don’t want to date, fall in love, or get married.You just want real love the kind that walks beside
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Easter has always carried deep meaning, but this year, it hit my spirit a little differently. It wasn’t just about a Sunday celebration or a moment of outward joy; it became a quiet reminder that, after the darkest seasons, new life still comes and it comes through the power of the Lord’s resurrection. What I’ve
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Do you spend more time thinking about the future or the past? Why? For a long time, I found myself bouncing between both. Some days, I’d overthink the past what I should have said, what I could have done differently. Other days, I’d stress about the future where I was going, if I was making
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In a world that constantly tries to define us, understanding who we truly are can feel like an overwhelming task. Society tells us who we should be, social media tells us what we should look like, and our responsibilities can pull us in a million directions. But knowing who you are at your core is
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For the longest time, I believed that staying quiet made me strong. I convinced myself that silence was a shield against vulnerability. But the more I silenced my thoughts, the heavier they became. My mind was cluttered with unanswered questions, unsaid apologies, and untold truths. I started to wonder how much do we sacrifice when
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Sitting in a quiet room with just your thoughts,You realize you have so much to say and a promise to keep to yourself. You tell yourself: This will not be the year I stay stuck in place,Running the same tired race. It’s time to get up, be bold, and let courage ignite. Break the chains that
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When it comes to personal growth, support, and even our sense of self, the people we choose to surround ourselves with “our circle” matters more than we often realize. This circle includes our closest friends, family members, mentors, and sometimes even colleagues who deeply influence our thoughts, behaviors, and outlook on life. Think of your
Sincerely Me, Letters From the In-Between 