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1st Day of 2026
The Flu Yesterday, I began to feel a little under the weather, and by that evening I realised I have the flu. This morning, I woke up at 5 am as usual, but then I went back to sleep on the couch. Gumbo, my 11-year-old Chihuahua, was snuggled into the side of my body. He…
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The Future or the Past?
Earlier in my life, I tried to focus on the present and ignore the past. Then, the mental container holding the past began to burst and destroy my present. Several years were spent learning to acknowledge the past, grow from it, and still remain in the present. But recently, I guess it is age-related, I…
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My Biggest Challenges…
My biggest challenges are mental health related. Sometimes I wish I didn’t have to struggle with my mental health. Those moments are pity parties. When I’m feeling optimistic and grateful, I realise that having mental health challenges has helped me to become a nicer person. Instead of being so competitive or judgmental towards other people,…
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Finding Optimism
Gently Getting Back on Track Today, I’m gently getting back on track. The last week has been challenging for me, and while I don’t want to go into very many details, I will say that I have been struggling. This also means I haven’t worked out in a week. Instead of being disappointed, I’m grateful…
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How to Cope on Struggle Days
Struggle There are days when I struggle; like today. Instead of berating myself for not living up to my expected daily standards, I’m practicing compassion. I have a lot going on, and while the intention of this blog is not confessional, I do think I am not alone in feeling less energetic on days of…
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