Success, in any form, changes your relationships. Especially with people who knew you before you dared to dream differently. You may notice it in small ways at first. A friend becomes distant. A relative says you’re “too ambitious.” Someone you respect jokes that you’ve “changed.” And you wonder: Did I do something wrong? Here’s the hard truth: sometimes, what feels…
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We’re told to watch out for “haters.” The loud critics. The ones who scoff, roll their eyes, or outright insult your ambitions. But the truth is, those voices are easy to ignore. The harder voices to deal with are softer — the ones that come from people who love you. You finally take that bold step — launch your small…
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There’s a new lifestyle trend every month. Cold plunges. Moon journaling. ‘Hot girl walks.’ All promising transcendence through discipline. Translation: if I just walk four miles in matching athleisure while listening to podcasts on boundary-setting, I will become a higher being. Spoiler: I remain very much myself. Don’t get me wrong—walking is good. Boundaries are good. But at some point,…
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Happiness isn’t something you stumble upon while scrolling Instagram. It’s not a vacation or a surprise text from someone who finally figured out your worth. It’s far less dramatic and far more routine. In fact, happiness behaves a lot like hygiene. It’s daily. It’s maintenance. It’s brushing your mental teeth even when you don’t feel like smiling. The problem is,…
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When betrayal crashes into your life, it leaves you standing on shaky ground. The people you once trusted now seem suspicious. Conversations feel loaded. Promises ring hollow. It’s not just about what was done to you—it’s the unsettling realization that you no longer know who or what to believe. This is the part no one warns you about… After betrayal,…
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For years, I thought buying things was the same as self-care. A new bag after a hard week. Designer shoes because “I deserved them.” But beneath the glossy shopping bags and momentary highs, there was something else: stress. Credit card guilt. A creeping sense that I was working just to keep up with people whose lives weren’t even mine to…
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Every time we swipe a card or click “Buy Now,” we’re not just exchanging money—we’re spending life hours. And life hours are sacred. They’re our one-way ticket, slowly being used up, breath by breath. Money can be replenished. That’s its charm. You lose some, you earn more. But the hours you spent earning that money? You don’t get those back.…
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Money comes and goes. That’s what it does best. But time? Time only goes. It doesn’t loop back. It doesn’t restock. When you lose time, it’s gone. We often talk about prices as if they’re just numbers—$20 for a shirt, $4.99 for a latte, $250 for a new phone. But what if we asked a better question: how many hours…
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In the 1990 film Dances with Wolves, adapted from Michael Blake’s novel, Lieutenant John Dunbar embarks on a transformative journey from a disillusioned soldier to a member of the Lakota Sioux tribe. His story isn’t just a tale of survival or adventure; it is an exploration of personal growth, empathy, and the complexities of identity—important lessons for anyone looking to…
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If there is one thread that ties together everything I do, it is curiosity. I’ve always been drawn to questions—about people, about places, about how things work, and most especially, about how we grow. I consider myself a multipassionate individual. I have explored many paths—writing, librarianship, teaching, editing, and creating digital content. Each one has taught me something different, and…