I still love her. She waits for me in the quiet corners of my day, in the warm comfort of habits I know are holding me back. She is the voice that says five more minutes in bed, the excuse that tomorrow I will start, the soft whisper that convinces me scrolling through my phone […]
How we see ourselves — our self-image — is far more than a reflection in a mirror. It’s a living, shifting mental snapshot of who we believe we are. And when that image becomes distorted or overly negative, the impact goes far beyond hurt feelings. It can affect our emotions, our behaviors, our relationships, and
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“My people have committed two sins: They have forsaken me, the spring of living water, and have dug their own cisterns, broken cisterns that cannot hold water.” — Jeremiah 2:13 We don’t bow to statues of Baal anymore. We have subtler, thirstier gods. I know, because yesterday, I built an altar to one. I published
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Ever felt so stressed that you can’t put it into words? Or so overwhelmed that talking about it feels like adding more pressure? You are not alone. When stress or anxiety locks down the body, words can feel like more pressure. In these moments, talking it out often falls short, raising a vital question: is there
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Imagine growing up in a society where men are taught to swallow pain, where every tear is a sign of weakness, and where silence becomes the only acceptable response to suffering. For many boys who later become men, this is not just a lesson. It becomes a lifelong expectation. Many societies teach boys and men
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Everyday, when we achieve something, we feel a spark of happiness, but that joy is often fleeting. It is rare for most people to hold onto that happiness for long, whether it comes from a salary increase, a promotion, or moving into a better home. Why does it fade so quickly? The answer lies in
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When the World Fades to Gray: Navigating the Depths of DepressionThere is a silence that has nothing to do with noise. Maybe it’s me and you who understands this silence better because in one way or another we find ourselves slaves of our own mind. Let me elaborate; It is heavy and descends in a
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Browsing the feeds full of perfect selfies, luxury trips, and inexhaustible smiles, a lot of youths think that they are losing the life race. Influencers and celebrities on social media demonstrate productive versions of reality that appear ideal, thrilling, and unachievable. Although these posts can be admirable or entertaining, they frequently create an internal fight:
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Every day we try to make decisions in ways no one can alter or influence. I am certain that we all value autonomy, the ability to choose for ourselves. Yet many times the people around us, our circumstances, the environment, and even our own emotions shape us more than we realize. Some forms of influence
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Have you ever wondered why some things make us feel truly happy? Maybe it’s listening to a song that moves you, wearing clothes that feel completely “you,” making your morning coffee just the way you like it, or choosing to spend time with friends laughing over something silly. When I notice friends or even myself
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