Quick Reads
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Discovering New Possibles Within The Gaps
During one of my previous posts, I shared that I am starting a new discipline of no screen time during the week. It’s been two months, and I have been going strong on…
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Gold In The Water
There has been one thing on my mind these past few days. It’s a book called Gold In The Water by P.H. Mullen. The book follows the stories of 4 elite swimmers at…
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Achieving Your Dreams Through Visualizations
Visualizations can be a powerful source of joy. Recently, I visualized myself playing a violin duet with my son, the piano player. There is a back story to this. My son had his…
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The Nostalgia Of Familiar Songs
Some days, it’s the simplest of things that brighten my day. Today, I was listening to music that I forgot existed. It was music from almost two decades ago. Music that brought back…
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Accidental Awakening Of My Senses
After a long time, I treated myself to a massage today. My body was calling for it. But, unlike all other times, I had a very different experience this time. It wasn’t because…
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A Delightful Walk In The Park
My walk in a nearby park always fills my day with joy. Some days, it becomes the highlight of the day. With so many sights to see, it’s a movie, not just a…
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Finding The Artist Child Within
The book Artist’s Way continues to bring me joy each week. One of the exercises in the book is to uncover parts of ourselves that we missed as a child. It’s a way…
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I Am Glad To Be Back
I spent the past few days fighting flu-like symptoms. I spent most days sleeping in bed and watching movies when I could. I often take for granted all the good days when my…
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Keep Going Regardless Of Expertise
Someone once asked me, What makes you an expert? I don’t have a psychology or mental health degree, and I am not a therapist. So what makes me an expert in writing about…
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Finding Joy In Everything
Can we find joy in being sick? Unfortunately, I have been ill with flu-like symptoms most of the day. I wasn’t miserable but weak enough to nap most of the time. I think…