Discovery
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In an age where masks often seem to be the norm, many individuals shy away from expressing their deepest emotions due to a pervasive fear of vulnerability. This hesitation, rooted in worries about being criticized, misunderstood, or rejected, manifests in a defensive shield—an artificially tough exterior that conceals the heart’s authenticity. Yet, despite our best
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You might not always recognize just how far you’ve come. Life has a way of moving quickly, and in the hustle and bustle of daily routines, it’s easy to overlook the progress you’ve made. It wasn’t until you looked back and saw that, a year ago, you found yourself in a situation you never thought
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“Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure. Life is either a daring adventure, or nothing.” – Helen Keller On the Zambian side of River Zambezi the water is almost still near the bank of the river. In there you can swim to mere centimetres away from the edge, and look
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“Be happy for this moment. This moment is your life.” – Omar Khayyam “Life is short, and if we enjoy every moment of every day, then we will be happy no matter what happens or what changes along the way.” – Gretchen Bleiler The January 2013 issue of National Geographic Traveler highlighted cultural exchange between a high-school
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“There are always flowers for those who want to see them.” –Henri Matisse “The Japanese say, if the flower is to be beautiful, it must be cultivated.” –Lester Cole “The optimist sees the rose and not its thorns; the pessimist stares at the thorns, oblivious to the rose.” — Kahlil Gibran “The rose is a rose
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“We must use time wisely and forever realise that the time is always ripe to do right.” – Nelson Mandela “My favourite things in life don’t cost any money. It’s really clear that the most precious resource we all have is time.” – Steve Jobs “I don’t have enough time in the day.” This is
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The longer you live in the past, the less future you have to enjoy. Robert Tew “Tomorrow is always fresh, with no mistakes in it.” – Lucy Maud Montgomery, Anne of Green Gables Some people believe holding on and hanging in there are signs of great strength. However, there are times when it takes much
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If you look the right way, you can see that the whole world is a garden. (Frances HodgsonBurnett, The Secret Garden) In 2004, I got a nursing job in High Level, Alberta, Canada. High Level is a town nine hours north of Edmonton, Alberta. My family had mixed feelings about the relocation to High Level:
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“Let me tell you something you already know. The world ain’t all sunshine and rainbows. It’s a very mean and nasty place, and I don’t care how tough you are, it will beat you to your knees and keep you there permanently if you let it. You, me, or nobody is going to hit as
