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Weekly Reflections

Even if you haven’t found your path

Even if you haven’t found your path Clear out the clutter right in front of you: The withering laurels that block the light And leave your soul in the dark, screaming “I want more!” Don’t fall for the disguised prison of glamour Your line of credit is not meant for ...
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self knowledge

The Self

Self awareness and knowledge can be difficult especially when there are layers of outside influence from peers, parents and media. Sometimes all we can do is to utter who we are not until we find who we are. If you're unsure about who you are, try listing who you are ...
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goal setting harvest

Harvest

It's ludicrous to lament the lack of harvest in the fall when you didn't plant seeds in the spring. It's ludicrous to lament the lack of harvest in the fall when you didn't plant seeds in the spring. -Mehrnaz Bassiri ...
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courageous steps quote

Courageous Steps

You do not need to be standing tall, or even upright, to take your first step forward. The biggest and the most daring step is the toe to heel dig in the ground as you get off your hands and knees. In times of difficulty and uncertainty, sometimes the smallest ...
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meaningful quotes

Less is More

A salvaged piece of graphite that holds a memory is a thousand times more precious than the sparkles of a diamond ...
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Being Still

Like a fish in shallow waters Percussively flapping for another breath You lived in constant motion for survival Not realizing The muddy suspension around you. Now it’s time for stillness Now it’s time to stay, do nothing, and just Breathe. Let the mud settle Let your being do the work ...
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poem about firsts

All the Firsts

Imagine the “firsts” That await us after all this ends. The first kiss, the first hug, the first touch The first haircut, the party and the restaurant. With wide eyes and curious minds Like children we discover the world once again With greater attention, intention, and love Because now we ...
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poetry about moving onward

Go On

Anything worth having in life takes energy, perseverance, and struggle. Can you change your mindset while you're in the struggle? My darling, you cannot live in yesterday And sing the tunes of today, the sky Is never the same one day to the next. No matter the heart-break, go on ...
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