Sometimes, life lessons are learned in the most unexpected way. Part of being human is making faux pas and gaining knowledge through mistakes. During my brunch with a new friend, I had done just that - made a painful mistake.
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Every journey has a starting point. This is the story of how I began my intentional journey exploring humanity and the life lessons I gained as a result of my curiosity and desire to seek meaning in a confusing world.
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Evaluating My Identity Recently, I had a conversation with a friend about the various sub-cultures in America. I asked him which groups he would consider me part of. In a very kind way, he said, “You’re just a white, American woman.” There’s nothing particular about me that is identified outside…
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Attending an AA Meeting A while back, I joined a few Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meetings to gain a greater understanding of how people navigate successfully through hardships in life. I wanted to develop a greater compassion for people who struggle with some of the darkest demons of humanity. I wanted…
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Covid Happened to Us All When the pandemic hit in 2020, the world locked down. People were in their homes to avoid catching Covid as it ravaged the world. This left many people feeling alone and disconnected. While being alone is peaceful sometimes, it can become very lonely and isolating…