Tag: self-discovery
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Finding Something Greater: A Spiritual Journey
There are moments when something comes into your life at exactly the right time, almost like it was waiting for you all along. That’s how Journey of Souls by Michael Newton found its way to me. I was in the middle of one of the biggest transformations of my life, questioning my beliefs and feeling…
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A Letter to Myself
Welp, here we go again—getting all personal on the internet. But hey, what’s a birthday without a little reflection, right? With another year under my belt, I find myself thinking back to the girl I used to be. We’ve talked about her before. She was quiet, unsure, and felt like she didn’t really fit in.…
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How to Overcome the Fear of Asking for What You Want
I think about how I was raised a lot, quiet, reserved, and taught to keep my desires to myself. As a child, I never asked for anything, emotionally or physically. It wasn’t even on my radar as an option. I saw my sister constantly in trouble for speaking up or questioning things, and I internalized…
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Healing from Trauma: Asking the Hard Questions
*Trigger warning: mentions of general abuse* Trauma is something many of us carry with us, often without realizing it. It shapes how we see ourselves, how we connect with others, and how we interact with the world around us. But sometimes, healing starts with something as simple—and as hard—as asking the right questions. In this…
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Why I’m Here
Hi, I’m Jessica. I’m a 30-year-old mom of two, and like many of you, I’m learning to love myself. It’s a journey that’s taken time, more time than I’d like to admit, but it’s one that I’m finally walking with purpose. For as long as I can remember, I’ve felt like I was living in…
Unraveling the Self 