The Pursuit of Happiness: A Dreamer’s Paradox

If you ask most souls what they seek from life, the answer spills forth like a gentle breeze: happiness. A simple desire, yet as elusive as a fleeting shadow. But perhaps it’s this very longing—the relentless chase for bliss that dances just out of reach, a shimmering mirage that keeps us forever striving yet never […]

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Lies and Betrayal…

Lies and betrayal are two of the most corrosive traits a person can possess. Together, they form a vicious cycle, feeding into each other like a two-way road where harm flows freely in both directions. If you find yourself in a relationship where your partner embraces these behaviors without remorse, you’re standing at a crossroads. […]

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When Love Falls Short: The Pain of Unmet Needs

When you wait for someone you love to fill your need and they don’t, a sudden wave of bitterness washes over you. Why? Because you’ve stripped yourself bare before them, laid your soul open, showing your most fragile moments. And instead of standing by you, they turn away, indifferent. It’s no wonder you feel shattered—you […]

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I’m trying to find myself again

It’s been so long since I dropped something here. See, a bunch of things in my life had shifted all at the same time. Friends moved away, kids, a move, new groups, new people—and it seemed like the important thing was to find ways to be accepted in those new places. To be part of […]

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When Your Life Looks Nothing Like You Imagined

We often grow up with an idea of what our life will look like when we are at a certain age, more often than not, it is a realistic image, and more often than not, life doesn’t necessarily mirror the image we had for it. At that moment, we can feel inadequate, we can feel […]

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Life Lessons – If I Knew Then What I Know Now

It’s been literally ages since I last posted here, but I really feel the need for me to write this. There are literally dozens of famous quotes that begin with “If I knew then what I know now…” In fact, there is even a book by that name. What are we really talking about when […]

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Love it … Love it all

Everyone grows up with their own beliefs and their own perceptions of what a true love really is. You will have all types of influences, including relationships you see your families and friends involved in, movies, TV shows, and other places as well. There are so many different things that you see, and so many […]

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On your 60th Birthday

I wish you were here today, even for just a little while, so I could say Happy Birthday Baba, and see your face one more time. The only gifts today will be the gifts you left behind; the laughter, joy and happiness, precious memories. Today I’ll do my very best to try and find a […]

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what I learned from grieving

– No matter how prepared you think you are for a death, you can never be fully prepared for the loss and the grief. – You can plan for death, but death does not always comply with our wishes or plans. – “Stop avoiding and be present”. – “Dying is not like you see on […]

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100 Things I Want To Teach My Daughter

1. Chocolate is only a temporary fix. 2. A properly fitting bra is not a luxury. It is a necessity. 3. Your happiness is your happiness and yours alone. 4. How to apply red lipstick. 5. How to wear the crap out of red lipstick. 6. A boyfriend does not validate your existence. 7. Eat […]

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