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  • Koi, the Japanese term for carp, are freshwater fish known for their vibrant colors and the deep cultural significance they hold in both Chinese and Japanese societies. However, one of the most fascinating aspects of koi is their ability to grow in response to their environment. This characteristic offers a profound metaphor for human potential

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  • Small things matter

    Perhaps the essence of a happy ending lies in cherishing the little joys of life. For me, it’s the pleasure of sipping that first cup of coffee as the day begins. It’s the thrill of cruising down familiar streets with the windows rolled down, feeling the wind tousle your hair while your favorite tune plays

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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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  • “I don’t deserve”: Shutting up the whining inner critic voice

    “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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  • Mulan,a lesson for us to never give up

    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,

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  • Rapunzel is a popular Disney Princess due to her curious nature, bravery, kindness, and adventurous personality. Her movie Tangled is based on the tale of Rapunzel, which is a fairy tale of German origins. It tells the story of a fair maiden named Rapunzel who is locked in a tower. The Story of Rapunzel A pregnant woman

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  • “I was a bird trapped inside a cage that I thought I’d been released from, still confined and limited to where I could fly. I’d been holding up my umbrella to avoid the rain but I never stopped the rain from falling.”― Arti Manani, Seven Sins “We are tamed animals (some with kind, some with cruel, masters)

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  • Rising Up After Life Knocks You Down

    “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

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