life

  • The Power of Tenderness

    Hello, beautiful souls! 🌼 I wanted to share some reflections that have been weighing on my heart lately: We grow in everything except tenderness. In these challenging times, it seems many of us are navigating storms that threaten to sweep away our sense of compassion and gentleness. The Healing Power of Tenderness As we search

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  • Imagine a tiny pond, a serene oasis where the water gently laps against its edges. Within this small world lives a frog, whose entire existence revolves around this limited space. Every day, it gazes at the same lily pads, each one a familiar friend. To this little creature, the pond is the universe—its boundaries the

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  • In life, moments often arise that feel like absolute cessation, a brick wall, or the crumbling of everything we hold dear. Yet, these moments can be deceptive illusions. What appears to be the end may, in a profound and often unseen way, actually be the beginning of something new and unforeseen. The Caterpillar’s Transformation Consider

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  • By Joe Gacheru There are those dark days that arrive unannounced, casting a shadow over everything. Sadness seeps into every corner of your life, as if you’re drowning in an overwhelming tide. It feels like a heavy blanket smothers your spirit, and your arms grow leaden. Movement becomes a monumental task, and nothing seems right.

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  • In the hushed stillness that settles as day surrenders to evening, a familiar comfort often arrives. The sun, a weary traveler, sinks below the horizon. Its rays paint the room with a soft, golden hue. This quiet time invites a gentle turning inward. Thoughts, like leaves on a slow stream, begin to drift. The rapid

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  • It’s easy to slip into the trap of comparison. We notice someone else speaking with confidence, sharing an idea that sparkles, and suddenly our own thoughts feel dull. This is a natural human tendency, perhaps, to measure ourselves against those around us. But such comparison blinds us to a fundamental truth: each person is a

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  • You were not born to shrink back. Your very core is built for ascent and greatness. Think of the powerful eagle standing on the cliff’s edge, feeling the wind lift its feathers. It doesn’t wait for permission or second-guess its wings. With a mighty push, it launches, trusting the air to hold it aloft. Your

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  • By Joe Gacheru Life’s path often resembles a rose garden, beautiful yet guarded by sharp thorns. As we navigate these delicate blooms, the pain of their prickles can feel overwhelming, piercing our skin and leaving behind a mark that reminds us of our vulnerability. Our hearts may carry the sorrowful melody of the nightingale, a

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  • Every new day offers a fresh start, a blank canvas waiting to be painted with our actions, thoughts, and feelings. It holds the promise of possibility, just like a clear piece of paper ready to absorb the vibrant strokes of our intentions. For Diani, a newcomer to Manitoba, those mornings are more than simple routines.

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  • Life is a tapestry woven with countless little moments, many of which can easily slip by unnoticed in the hustle and bustle of our daily routines. Yet, these seemingly insignificant instances often carry profound meaning and weight. They are the quiet whispers of our inner selves, nudging us toward reflection and growth. It’s during these

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