I don’t read my books backward. That might sound like an obvious statement, but it carries a lot more weight than you might think. For most people, the past is like a well-worn book that they can’t stop flipping through. They revisit old chapters, recount familiar tales, and sometimes, they even rewrite parts of their story, hoping to change what’s already been penned in ink. But here’s the thing—I’ve learned…
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You’re on Your Own
In the symphony of life, there’s an unsettling truth that often goes unspoken: you’re on your own. It’s not a lament but a profound reality that shapes our experiences, decisions, and growth. From the quiet moments of introspection to the challenging decisions that define our paths, the notion of solitude is both an anchor and a compass. At its core, this idea of being alone isn’t necessarily about physical isolation.…
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What if I Don’t Make It?
Sometimes, the future feels like a looming shadow, casting a chill over the warm moments of today. It’s not just the big, existential questions that plague our minds but also the everyday uncertainties that spiral into profound fears. “What if I don’t make it?”—this question can haunt us, lingering at the edge of our thoughts, transforming into a monster of anxiety and self-doubt. The fear of not making it can…
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The Feeling Called Anxiety
Anxiety. It’s a feeling so insidious, it often starts as a faint whisper, growing louder until it drowns out every other thought and feeling. It’s a creeping vine that twists its way through the corners of our lives, often unnoticed until it has firmly established itself, wrapping around our every action and reaction. We sometimes allow anxiety to germinate in our lives, nurturing it through our thoughts, fears, and habits…
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The Slow Depression
Depression often doesn’t announce its arrival with a dramatic bang or a sudden storm. Instead, it sneaks in quietly, like a creeping fog that slowly obscures the landscape until everything is shrouded in gray. This slow, insidious nature of depression is both its danger and its tragedy. It doesn’t demand attention or disrupt your life all at once; instead, it gradually eats away at the corners of your happiness, leaving…
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Let Them Talk
In every stage of life, from school corridors to corporate boardrooms, there’s one universal truth: people talk. And not always about the sunny side of life. Negative talk, especially when it’s directed at you, can feel like a personal attack, and navigating through it can be as tricky as walking a tightrope. The key is to manage these situations with grace and composure while maintaining a laser focus on what…