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For the Good of All, With Harm to None
Being a good human is a luxury. It has been easy to be fueled in our world with hate, indifference, and negativity. Choosing the latter is the power we all try to attain. I consider myself a philanthropist. As a young girl, my grandmother would always put me in the way of charity to others.…
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Happy Earth Day!
Earth Day is an annual event celebrated on April 22nd, aimed at promoting environmental protection and raising awareness about the importance of sustainability. This year’s theme is “Restore Our Earth,” which focuses on the need for immediate action to mitigate the effects of climate change, pollution, and other environmental issues. Here are some ways that…
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The Wonders of Wanderlust
When I was a young girl, I would hear stories about how my dad would travel from one place to another with not a care in the world. Everyone in my family would call him a “hippie,” without knowing the growing desire I had to follow in those same wandering footsteps. I begged my dad…
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Cream Soda Obsession
In high school, I dated a guy who created a lifelong obsession for me. My first block was Honors chorus. Second semester of freshman year, I was upgraded to choreographer so as a freshy, I definitely thought I was at the top of my game. My crush was a senior student and his way of…
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Dom the Nanny
Writing has become one of my most powerful tools of self-reflection as well as working with children over the years. Seeing thoughts, feelings, and emotions as passing clouds rather than walls and unmovable mountains was the game changer. Children live in the present moment. They care little about the past and can barely foresee a…
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To Text, Or Not To Text
You ever have someone that you like and you have a text that sits in your reply box waiting to be sent? Or do you create a note on your phone with a whole message that you constantly reformulate, hoping to say the right thing but the words seem to jumble every time you read…
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It’s Ok to Start Over
Starting over in life can be a daunting task, but it is also an opportunity for growth and change. Whether you are facing a major life change, such as a career shift or a move to a new city, or simply want to make a fresh start, there are steps you can take to make…
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Eco-Friendly Easter
Easter is a significant holiday celebrated by millions of people around the world. It is a time of renewal, hope, and joy, and has both religious and secular traditions. I love Easter and have many memories of Easter egg hunts at home, at church, and at family members homes! I am a sucker for jelly…
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Crucified and Reborn
Good Friday is the commemoration of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and Easter is to remember the resurrection. Have you ever felt crucified? Have you ever needed to be reborn? I have. A few times. Not necessarily crucified but definitely bullied, tormented, chastised, belittled, and troubled. Life is full of ups and downs, and we…
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Emotional Intelligence
Emotional intelligence, also known as EQ, is the ability to recognize, understand, and manage one’s own emotions, as well as the emotions of others. EQ is a critical skill that is essential for success in all aspects of life, including personal relationships, work, and leadership. One of the most significant advantages of emotional intelligence is…
Life, Lessons, and Luxury 