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Tag: happiness
Compassion Without Attachment
The concept I’m about to talk about is probably one of the most important ideas on my journey to happiness. If we were to only take one step toward positivity in our lives, to me, this particular concept alone would vastly improve our well-being.… Continue Reading “Compassion Without Attachment”
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2020: A Year of Reflection
Every year, I write an end-of-year reflection. Usually it’s fun for me and comes naturally – just reflecting and revisiting. This year has a much different feeling for me. This reflection is hard, exhausting, and difficult to articulate. Aside from the obvious hardships we… Continue Reading “2020: A Year of Reflection”
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A Balance to Selfishness
Someone recently asked me about how to find a balance between selfishness and selflessness. I thought this was an amazing question, so I decided to really think about it and dig deeper. Naturally, I turned to the Dalai Lama’s wisdom for advice, as this… Continue Reading “A Balance to Selfishness”
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Self-Love
I have had a lot of people tell me lately that they think self-love is the most important factor when trying to improve their lives and be happy. I couldn’t agree more with this! But it is easy to say self-love is important and… Continue Reading “Self-Love”
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Spain Update # 5: Our Decisions
Let’s talk about our actions. Every decision we make results in consequences that affect our lives and the lives of others. It’s crazy to think about – and if you dwell on that thought too long, the idea can be crippling. But what if… Continue Reading “Spain Update # 5: Our Decisions”
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Spain Update #3: Ch-Ch-Changes
I can feel a change coming on within myself. Have you ever felt yourself changing so much that you aren’t sure if you even recognize who you are? I’m there. This new journey so far, it’s flipped my world upside down. It’s ignited something… Continue Reading “Spain Update #3: Ch-Ch-Changes”
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Spain Update #2: Gratitude for My Fellow Humans
Life is a crazy, beautiful thing. I can’t stop pinching myself. I am living in a foreign place, learning a new language – I see new things every day. I’m uncertain about the future but open minded and excited about it. Things are hard… Continue Reading “Spain Update #2: Gratitude for My Fellow Humans”
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Spain Update # 1: Things I Love About Living in Spain
Spain is great for many reasons. Today I want to write about what I love about it! There are some unique things about this place that I’ve noticed are different than anywhere we’ve lived before, so I’ve itemized those differences below. Really quick note!… Continue Reading “Spain Update # 1: Things I Love About Living in Spain”
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When I Lost My Older Sister
Damn it, what a year. I didn’t sleep. I didn’t want to eat. I didn’t feel a damn thing. I remember driving down country roads with my boyfriend (now husband), just looking out in silence. I didn’t care about any of it. I was… Continue Reading “When I Lost My Older Sister”
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Stop Being So Hard On Yourself
If you’re like me, you are super hard on yourself. You always want to be the best, do your best – and the truth is that it’s impossible to be perfect. When we aren’t perfect, it’s easy to beat ourselves up about things. But… Continue Reading “Stop Being So Hard On Yourself”
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