Tag: Reflections
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The River Run of Time.
Time is a relentless tyrant, shrinking our youth into mere moments while casting shadows of our experiences. It’s a flowing river, urging us to act and seize the fleeting days. Embrace the present’s preciousness, reflect on your path, and navigate with intention—not as passengers, but as captains of our destiny.
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Breathing Life into Purpose
In the pursuit of intentional living, conscious breathing holds transformative power. Marion, a mindfulness advocate, emphasizes the profound impact of breath-work during life’s chaos. Through techniques like the Wim Hof Method and Holotropic Breathing, individuals can shift from mere survival to thriving. By taking control of our breath, we take control of our lives, crafting…
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Adam, Where Art Thou?
It’s easy to feel overwhelmed in a critical world, hiding our true selves out of shame. But we are creators and preservers, capable of more than survival. Embracing authenticity takes courage, but it leads to a meaningful and fulfilling life. Embrace your purpose, face your fears, and bloom into your true self.
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How do you Breathe?
So many of us live on autopilot, just like our involuntary breathing. But what if we pursued our goals with the same urgency as we seek oxygen? This insightful post challenges us to stop waiting for opportunities to be served and start consciously choosing our actions. We’re urged to live intentionally, to savor and digest…
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The Way of Water: Reflecting Pools
In “The Way of Water: Reflection Pools,” I continue to explore how writing captures our fleeting experiences, much like containing water in a bucket. Through reflection, we gaze into the shimmering pools of our past, uncovering truths and navigating life with newfound clarity and purpose.
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Faith & a Farmer’s Daughter
This heartfelt piece celebrates the enduring spirit of farmers and the remarkable story of a farmer’s daughter, the author’s own grandmother, “Meema.” It honors the resilience and wisdom passed down through generations, drawing inspiration from the tireless work and optimistic faith of those who tend the land.
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Stimuli – How Much is too Much?
Where do we even begin to draw the line? In our fast-paced digital age post-modern world, we are constantly bombarded with stimuli. It ranges, each of has our own tolerance and taste of this new phenomenon in the story of mankind. Whether it is from the the incessant notifications of our devices or the sensory…
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Embracing Irony
Failing English, struggling with basic reading skills, yet possessing a college-level vocabulary – the irony is not lost on the author. From remedial reading to questioning poetry interpretation, the journey has been unconventional. But now, publishing introspective philosophical reflections, the author encourages others to embrace intellectual honesty and insight. Learning from failure, he advocates for…
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The Way of Water: Writing and Retention
Life is short and fleeting, but writing allows us to capture and retain precious moments, offering a way to understand ourselves and share our experiences. Like a flowing river, experiences and knowledge can slip away, but writing is like capturing water in a container, preserving its unique state for reflection. Through writing, we not only…
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Is Luck a Lie? – The Architecture of Achievement
Luck is a lie. Success is not a stroke of chance, but a creation of our actions and intentions. Hard work, preparation, and seizing opportunities weave the quilt of achievement. Let’s redefine luck as the intersection of preparation, opportunity, and action. Embrace the principles of preparation, action, and purpose to sail towards success.
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