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How to be in a state of Gratitude
Being in a state of gratitude is about being aware of the abundance and beauty of life that we may take for granted. A great way to practice gratitude is to take a few moments each day to focus on the things that you are thankful for in your life. You can do this alone…
Emotional Vulnerability
In today’s society, displaying emotional vulnerability is mocked and shunned. Some would argue it’s a sign of weakness, while others may believe it’s a lack of emotional control. In all actuality, it is a sign of strength. However, this was not my perspective on the matter until now. Years ago, I lived in a world…
Loving yourself through the Darkness
It’s simple to say to love yourself. Have confidence, be strong, but in all actuality, it requires great effort to practice those values. I’ve heard many people say “Love yourself”, “Be confident” but never go into detail on how to achieve those values and how the journey might be long, dark, lonely and quite scary.…
No Power
In Western society, our culture lives in an overfilled globe of unsolicited remarks. Whether that is from different ethnic backgrounds, tastes in style, body image, age, gender, social class, or religion, the list goes on. Instead of living a life free of judgment, society remains confined under a microscope. One wrong move can lead you…