Perspectives (Personal Interpretations of Zerayn D.)
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Begin again
About 14 years ago, I was teaching both elementary and high school in an international school. From there, I transitioned into the ESL academy, expanding my experience in language education. Eventually, my journey took me to Cambodia, where I spent… Continue reading
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Resilience Is Not Enough, We Are Built to Last
A reflection on an experience showing more than resilience Continue reading
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โง๐๐๐๐ฅ๐๐ก๐โง- Epoch 9
โChroniclesโ โofโ โtheโ โHeartโ ๐ ๐ ๐ ๐ ๐ 9: ย Broadening Horizons and Seeking Joy What lies beyond the mountains? Sometimes, when you go through an experience like that, itโs hard to even put into words what youโre thinking or feeling. You might find yourself… Continue reading
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Facing Your Giants: Finding Strength in Faith
“Is there anything too hard for God?” When youโre facing giants, the first step is to recognize and establish in your mind and spirit that God is bigger than them.You donโt 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 yearโs 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
โPerhaps 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.โ Eskimo Proverb There are seasons in life that weigh… Continue reading
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Finding Joy in a Blue Christmas: A Journey of Self-Rediscovery
โIt was a difficult decision that we are postponingโฆ but we are not cancelling,โ said the announcement. If you are following Asian news, you must already know that two countries have agreed to a ceasefire along the borders. The conflict… 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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Sync and Zing
We dined with laughter, worries long gone,Where I was drawn in, included, carried along.They asked what I liked, with teasing and play,endless nonsense and my smiles brightened your day. It made you smile watching my laughter unfold,by the pool, playful… Continue reading
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โง๐๐๐๐ฅ๐๐ก๐โง- Epoch 8
โChroniclesโ โofโ โtheโ โHeartโ ๐ ๐ ๐ ๐ ๐ 8: ย 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
