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Marcus Aurelius encouraged us to keep a list in our minds of people who burned with anger and resentment, including those who were admired and successful. He then asked a simple question. How did that work out for them? Most of the time their anger did not strengthen them. It faded into nothing more than
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It’s crazy how the paths we take in life lead us to where we are now. Every turn, every decision, every encounter shapes who we become. The love, the heartbreak, the passion, the defeat, the victories, and the regrets all weave together into a story uniquely our own. Sometimes we look back and wonder, “What
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They say absence makes the heart grow fonder, and lately, that’s been resonating more than ever. Life has kicked into high gear again—school is back in session, baseball season is in full swing, and gymnastics schedules fill the calendar. Between work hours, dinner routines, and the never-ending list of errands, I find myself catching moments
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As I’ve taken a few days to step back from the busyness of life, I’ve found myself reflecting deeply on family, friendships, and the connections we’ve built over the years. Life has a way of moving us in directions we never could have predicted. One moment, we’re inseparable from our childhood friends or spending every
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Everything we love, we are going to lose. It’s not a question of if, only when. Time is relentless in that way — it takes everything eventually. The people who make our hearts feel full, the pets who greet us at the door, the moments we wish could stretch on forever… all of it is
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In the constant race of deadlines, promotions, responsibilities, and expectations, it’s easy to forget the most precious asset we possess: our health. We push harder, sleep less, eat on the go, skip exercise, ignore our body’s signals, and somehow convince ourselves that it’s all for a worthy cause—more money, more success, more progress. But what
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In the fast-paced, hyperconnected world we live in, it’s all too easy to get swept away by the chase—the pursuit of wealth, status, possessions, and influence. From the latest phone upgrade to the dream car, the corner office, or the social media likes, many of us spend our days striving for things that shine brightly—but
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