Category: My Personal Journey
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Navigating Sadness: Growth Through Emotional Depths
Sadness—the emotion we try to avoid, yet it holds the key to growth. What happens when we stop fighting it and start listening? Let’s explore how sadness shapes resilience, builds connection, and reveals strength we didn’t know we had. 🌱💧
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The Seven Grandfather Teachings: Bravery (sôhkihtowin ᓱᐦᑭᐦᑐᐏᐣ)
The Seven Grandfather Teachings—Wisdom, Love, Respect, Bravery, Honesty, Humility, and Truth—are anchors, guiding me toward a life that resonates with my heart and soul. Reflecting on these teachings, one at a time, feels like a meaningful way to grow and improve. Today, my reflection is on Bravery. In the Plains Cree tradition, Bravery is more…
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The Things I Never Say Out Loud
Mental health struggles don’t announce themselves. They sit in the silence, in the weight of unspoken words, in the quiet ache of loneliness and doubt. If you’ve felt it, know this—you are not the burden. The failure to understand it is. And that is not yours to carry.
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Chaos and Charm: Why Chicka Chicka Boom Boom and The Cat in the Hat Are Timeless Classics
An alphabet stampede up a coconut tree and a cat juggling chaos in the living room—Chicka Chicka Boom Boom and The Cat in the Hat turn simplicity into sheer delight. Between letters tumbling down and a goldfish yelling ‘No!’ at Thing 1 and Thing 2, these classics remind us that life’s best stories don’t just…
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Mental Health Awareness Month—Empty Words, Real Consequences
They talk about advocacy, breaking stigma, change. But when I walked into that ER—sick, deteriorating, on the edge of collapse—awareness didn’t save me. I was gaslit. I was discarded. I was humiliated. And in the end? I was admitted weeks later—proving they were wrong all along. So tell me: what does awareness actually do when…
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Unveiling Surprise: How the Unexpected Shapes Our World
Surprise—the sneaky emotion that loves to catch us off guard. From unexpected phone calls to last-second hockey goals, it’s always there, shaping our experiences in ways we couldn’t predict. How do surprises—big and small—change the way we see the world? Let’s find out! 🎭🏒
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Daily Dose of Magic: The Life-Changing Benefits of Reading Every Day
The encyclopedia danced a slow tango with the dictionary, while the paperback novel dramatically recited sonnets to the bookshelf. Meanwhile, the bookmark, feeling left out, launched itself into a daring cartwheel across the coffee table. “But how do I read the clouds?” asked the teacup to the novel. “Easy,” said the audiobook, adjusting its invisible…
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Survival for Fun: Crafting a Life Off the Land (Just Because I Can)
Ever wondered what you’d do if the world fell apart? Dive into my wild, practical, and slightly hilarious take on surviving with pets, bows, hides, and a knack for turning nature into everything from medicine to moccasins. It’s not just a plan—it’s a whole way of life.
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Trust and Anticipation: The Seeds of Confidence and Hope
What do trust, anticipation, and crows with “Wanted” posters have in common? More than you’d think! Dive into the unseen emotional heroes that quietly shape our world—one delicate thread, one spark of excitement at a time. 🐦✨
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Surviving Medical Negligence: My Story Part 2
Yesterday was hell. My anxiety clawed at me relentlessly, each moment dragging me closer to collapse. Writing this? It’s a small lifeline—a step toward calm, even if calm feels just out of reach right now.
Who am I? 