A book that changed a life and the person behind it.
He sat across me with a straight face. He caught my eye not only because he was extremely handsome, but for his gleaming blue/grey eyes and air of calmness.
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Fears keep us trapped in our comfort zone.
Some seek help to overcome their fears, but few are willing to take the steps necessary to overcome them. It is different to hope they will go away by exposing those fears to others, than actually wanting to. A hope is often expecting that life will somehow take care of things with no work on […]
Read More…Break the routine in 2015!
There is nothing as refreshing as breaking a routine. Brains seem to like consistency, but a good old surprise may be in order.
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The winds of change and chance.
There is a time, every year when the cool winds start to pick up. Trees start to bare their leaves and life seems to become darker. But it’s at this time when things start to change. Nature starts getting rid of the old and starts to get ready for renewal.
Read More…When you least expect it…
Life will surprise you. Yet, you must be willing to explore and become open to new experiences for this to happen. Good or bad, you will get something out of whatever comes your way.
Read More…The positive effects of reading.
I love reading and especially browsing through books in a good old independent bookstore. True that the latter are few and far between nowadays, but the magic is still there if you are lucky enough to find these now hidden gems. When I’m walking around and my eye catches one, I’m suddenly transfixed and […]
Read More…Life’s wake up calls.
A jolt, a jumpstart, a sharp turn, an awakening, a strike of lightning, a slap in the face… Life’s wake up calls are numerous. You can choose to ignore them and keep doing what is not working, or take the chance, wake up and get on a new life-track.
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Avoid looking back when you’ve chosen a new road.
Moving forward often means leaving things behind. This is not an easy thing to do. The familiar seems to have a pull on us, and it’s hard to move on without looking back and feeling a sort of loss. But, we have to move on, always looking ahead in those moments of change. This is […]
Read More…Finding life’s unanswered questions in poetry.
Poetry can change the way we see the world and through it, ideals to aspire to. To find guidance and solace, if we dig deep enough, we may find fine lessons, just as in this beautiful poem by Kipling. Words are powerful weapons, often holding the key to many of life’s unanswered questions.
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The day my life changed and the lessons learned.
It was a bit over 4 years ago when my life felt stagnant. I wanted and needed a change so badly that I even prayed, asking life to bring me that change. While we are the architects of our lives, I was at a loss as to how and what to start building. It didn’t […]
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