Life, hope, lifestyle and everything beautiful
What one can achieve in sobriety is deeply personal; it looks different for everyone. For me, the emotional challenges were far more difficult than the physical ones. Alcohol gave me a false sense of self. I felt free, uninhibited, as if I had finally broken the chains of shyness and insecurity. But that freedom was […]
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As I reflect on the speeding passage of time, I’ve noticed a shift in my yearly resolutions, hopes, and dreams. This isn’t a negative development; it signifies that I’ve either achieved those aspirations or some have lost their significance. Time provides a valuable perspective on life. I had an extensive list of goals and self-improvement […]
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In the past, I used to believe that home was simply the place where I slept and spent most of my time. However, as time passed, I came to understand that it is a more intricate concept. Home is not just a physical location, but rather a feeling that we carry with us wherever we […]
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After reading “The Body Keeps Score” by Bessel van der Kolk, M.D., I have had several realizations about my personality traits and how they have shaped me as a person. One particular realization has to do with my infatuation with shoes, which has puzzled me for some time. Until the age of 36, I owned […]
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As we age, we often act surprised, as if no one warned us that we would eventually get old. When we are young, we tend to believe that old age happens to other people and that we will never experience it ourselves. This is because our brains are wired to resist the idea of our […]
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I’m still recovering from loss, and as I write this I’m fully aware that this act of pampering myself may come off as way too frivolous, but it actually helps me to be mindful. To ruminate less, and do something that makes me feel good. At least for a while before retiring for the day. […]
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We all go through trying times, and as we age those times grow harder, not easier as one might think. We do build some resilience through our experiences and learn a few tricks to overcome painful moments. We learn to tell ourselves stories, new narratives that make losses more bearable. I’m now practicing gratitude and […]
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The following story was told by Wayne Dyer. I had heard it before, but now it feels so much more powerful. Maybe I was not ready at the time. Children also have a lot to cope with in their lives. because misery is not only reserved for adulthood, so being more open, curious and empathetic […]
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Reading is the closest you get to time travel. You can escape your life and gain new perspectives by walking in different characters’ shoes, often learning from stories from second-hand experience, no matter whether it’s a biography or a novel. All reading is food for thought. For those who like me who don’t enjoy watching TV, immersing […]
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Thank you to Comcast for sponsoring this post. All opinions are my own. At the moment I have no TV until I find my perfect home in the Bay Area. And I’m looking forward to having my own Comcast service very soon. Especially because of their recent #BeautufullyBilingual launch. Comcast is really #BeautifullyBilingual not only […]
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