Tag: mental-health
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Don’t Make Assumptions: Embracing Intentionality
The third principle of The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz—Don’t Make Assumptions—aligns powerfully with my core value of intentionality. Assumptions, while seemingly harmless, often pave the way for misunderstandings, unnecessary stress, and fractured relationships. Living intentionally means fostering clarity, curiosity, and thoughtful communication instead of operating on unspoken or inaccurate beliefs. The Cost of…
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Don’t Take Anything Personally – Embracing Authenticity
The second principle from The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz—Don’t Take Anything Personally—deeply aligns with my value of authenticity. This agreement reminds us that others’ actions are a reflection of their own experiences, not a measure of our worth. My Personal Journey with This Agreement Learning to embrace this principle was one of the…
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“Dwell in possibility”
Emily Dickinson’s words, “Dwell in possibility,” speak to the heart of what it means to live intentionally and with purpose. To “dwell” means to reside, to linger, to make something our home. And possibility? That’s the openness to new ideas, opportunities, and ways of being. When we dwell in possibility, we choose to live with…
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Just Breathe
Are we born knowing how to breathe? I assumed so, until one Friday in 2019, during what I thought was a wonderfully relaxing massage. My massage therapist suddenly slapped his hand on my chest, jolting me out of my “relaxation.” He was concerned that I had stopped breathing. He had often suggested that I try…
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