character building
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The First Exit Journal
My anxiety first found me in the autumn of last year. It arrived quietly, like a chill in the air before winter, settling into my bones without permission. Since then, I’ve carried this unsettling feeling that someone or something is… Continue reading
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Facing Your Giants: Finding Strength in Faith
“Is there anything too hard for God?” When you’re facing giants, the first step is to recognize and establish in your mind and spirit that God is bigger than them.You don’t just examine the tip of the iceberg. It is… Continue reading
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From Turmoil to Triumph: The Role of Friendship
“Friends in need, are real friends indeed.” The year’s first turbulence arrived quietly, carried by a series of triggers I could no longer ignore. I turned inward, navigating myself layer by layer, until I stood face-to-face with my giants of… Continue reading
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When Things Fall in their Places
“Perhaps 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.” 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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✧𝓔𝓜𝓞𝓥𝓔𝓡𝓔✧- Epoch 8
❁Chronicles❁ ❁of❁ ❁the❁ ❁Heart❁ 🅔🅟🅞🅒🅗 8: 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 someone’s 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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✧𝓔𝓜𝓞𝓥𝓔𝓡𝓔✧- Epoch 7
❁Chronicles❁ ❁of❁ ❁the❁ ❁Heart❁ 🅔🅟🅞🅒🅗 7: 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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✧𝓔𝓜𝓞𝓥𝓔𝓡𝓔✧- Epoch 6
❁Chronicles❁ ❁of❁ ❁the❁ ❁Heart❁ 🅔🅟🅞🅒🅗 6: 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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✧𝓔𝓜𝓞𝓥𝓔𝓡𝓔✧- Epoch 5
❁Chronicles❁ ❁of❁ ❁the❁ ❁Heart❁ 🅔🅟🅞🅒🅗 5: 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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