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A Decision that Helped Me Grow
One of the hardest yet most transformative decisions I made was letting go of a relationship that no longer nurtured me. For a long time, I believed that holding on was what made me a good person—and that walking away meant failure. Culturally, that belief ran deep, making the choice even more difficult. I stayed…
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Why “Lantern Heart”?
A few years ago, I faced adversity and found myself struggling with the weight of negative emotions. Even with all the blessings in my life, I still felt an unsettling sense of incompleteness. That year was filled with emotional challenges… I also witnessed unkindness in toxic communities, saw people silently battling depression, anxiety, terminal illnesses,…
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Purposeful Living at 45: Navigating Emotions, Finding Faith, and Embracing Change
In 2023, I turned forty five… FORTY FIVE! And for some reason, my mind and my heart were not at peace. I have always been OK with turning a year older; but turning 45 hit me differently. Maybe because I was feeling under the weather that day. I thought a nap and some OTC meds…