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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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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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As you reflect on the profound act of someone choosing to open their heart to you, it becomes evident that such a moment is akin to a rare gem within the vast tapestry of human interactions. This instance when vulnerability takes center stage is not merely a casual exchange but a deeply cherished gift of…
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“When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves.” “Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms—to choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one’s own way.” –Viktor E. Frankl, Man’s Search for Meaning. “Sometimes the world…
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“Stay close to people who feel like sunlight.” — Unknown “There is a depth to life which only comes from our connection to other people. However, we have to find it without becoming a prisoner.”-Donna Goddard, Waldmeer “For your closest relationships, I like to sum it up this way: Human connection is being fully known and…
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“Deep into that darkness peering, long I stood there, wondering, fearing, Doubting, dreaming dreams no mortal ever dared to dream before.” – Edgar Allan Poe. In the midst of darkness, light persists.” – Mahatma Gandhi. “Maybe you have to know the darkness before you can appreciate the light.” – Madeline L’Engle. “weeping may last for the…
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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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“I will not try to convince you to love me, to respect me, to commit to me. I deserve better than that; I AM BETTER THAN THAT…Goodbye.”― Steve Maraboli, Unapologetically You: Reflections on Life and the Human Experience “Make the most of what you have and keep your standards high. Never settle for anything less than you…
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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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Exploring lessons from yet another fictional character, today we travel back in time to ancient China to look at one of Disney’s well known and well-loved animated characters Fa (or Hua) Mulan. Inspired by a real legendary figure, Hua Mulan, people believe that the origins of this story are from a poem written about her,…
