Personal Growth
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On Vulnerability
Vulnerability is not the opposite of strength. But that is how it often feels. We are taught to build walls. We are encouraged to be rational, self-sufficient and immune to disorder and chaos. We should be disciplined and in control… Continue reading
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On Solitude
In a world that constantly demands our attention, solitude can feel like an uncomfortable interruption to the constant stream of noise and expectation. Yet I have always found such incredible comfort in its presence. It is something I return to… Continue reading
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On Advice
It feels like it and sounds like it, but it is not the same. Validation tells us we are right, while advice tells us something much harder. Advice tells us that we are confused, misguided or just plain wrong. Increasingly,… Continue reading
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On Authenticity
In a world obsessed with appearances, self-presentation and social validation, authenticity has never felt more urgent or more challenging. Indeed, I am regularly confronted by circumstances where the expectation to appear a certain way overshadows my ability to be honest.… Continue reading
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