character building
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When Things Fall in their Places
βPerhaps they are not stars, but rather openings in heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy.β Eskimo Proverb There are seasons in life that weigh… Continue reading
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Understanding DARVO: Workplace Communication Challenges
I recently experienced a challenging interaction in the workplace. I thought it might be useful to share. It may offer insight for navigating similar situations. Let’s begin with the acronym DARVO. It’s a manipulation that stands for “Deny, Attack, Reverse… Continue reading
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β§ππππ₯ππ‘πβ§- Epoch 8
βChroniclesβ βofβ βtheβ βHeartβ π π π π π 8: Β Finding your joy “Why am I here and what am I doing here?” Circumstances do not only derail our routines but also challenge us with existential crisis. There would be constant questioning to oneself:… Continue reading
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Closure Unromanticized
“It’s not a big deal!,” he said. I was sharing a difficult experience, one where someoneβs aggressive tone and behavior really shook me. That was the response I got. I started trembling, trying to restate my words, and all I… Continue reading
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β§ππππ₯ππ‘πβ§- Epoch 7
βChroniclesβ βofβ βtheβ βHeartβ π π π π π 7: Β Β Exploring the World and Seeking New Perspectives “There’s always another story. There’s more than meets the eye…” -W.H. Auden Step out of your comfort zone. You never know what amazing things are waiting just… Continue reading
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β§ππππ₯ππ‘πβ§- Epoch 6
βChroniclesβ βofβ βtheβ βHeartβ π π π π π 6: Β Rediscovering Joy “That makes me happy!” The good things in the past would like your attention. There is something good you need to look back on. Sometimes, the past calls out not to haunt… Continue reading
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β§ππππ₯ππ‘πβ§- Epoch 5
βChroniclesβ βofβ βtheβ βHeartβ π π π π π 5: Β Forgiving Yourself and Others How did I mess it all up? We all make mistakes, no matter how we have strived to make things perfect. It is important to keep in mind that everyone… Continue reading
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β§ππππ₯ππ‘πβ§- Epoch 4
βChroniclesβ βofβ βtheβ βHeartβ π π π π π 4: Β Finding Gratitude Amid Anger I have the right to get mad! There is no way we could find gratitude in our heart in the presence of anger.You read the holy scriptures and find stories… Continue reading
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When Effort Meets Grace
Grace, why it is so? “Grace, glorious graceβ¦Grace, wonderful grace⦔ These lines are from a song written by Planetshakers, a contemporary worship music band from Australia. One Sunday morning, the preacher was talking about the grace of God. It has… Continue reading
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β§ππππ₯ππ‘πβ§- Epoch 3
βChroniclesβ βofβ βtheβ βHeartβ π π π π π 3: Understanding Anger Look what you made me do! Anger is a natural emotion that arises when we feel wronged or pushed beyond our limits. It’s important to recognize that anger itself is not sinful,… Continue reading
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