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We don’t have to be anonymous to find meaning and greater happiness in life.
For those of us who profess to be on a spiritual journey while here on Earth, no matter how well we think we’re doing, there will be times when we behave in ways that are anything but spiritual. For example, just the other day a friend of mine told me something I didn’t like and … Read more
“When I hear someone say they’ve found the love of their life it makes me happy. However, my hopes are that the true love of their life is themselves. It comes in handy if later on, it turns out that the love of their life doesn’t love themselves.”
I can’t imagine ever drinking again. I enjoy being sober and living a spiritual life. I’ve become a good person who loves themselves and others. And I’m happy with who I am. But let me make two things clear. I’m no superhero when it comes to living a spiritual life. And it’s not always easy … Read more
“Trying to be a better person than we were before doesn’t mean that we’re never going to think or do things that we don’t like ourselves for, or that we haven’t improved on ourselves. We simply need to allow those times to remind of us of who we’re not. And love ourselves for who we’ve … Read more
Being an only child, I have a lot of fun by myself and do some pretty immature things for my personal amusement. I sometimes make up words to songs I’m listening to and even sing to them in a foreign language that’s unrecognizable because it’s made up. I also talk to myself and find I’m … Read more
“It’s been said that we shouldn’t allow ourselves to be hurt by others. But it’s often hard not to be, especially when someone we love does something to cause us emotional pain. I’ve been hurt in the past by people I love because I am sensitive and caring, but I’ve also grown stronger from these experiences. Although, in truth, I can still be hurt by others at … Read more