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AMOR FATI: Love the Tracks You’ve Laid
The Weight of Fighting Fate Life’s a one-way track—with its twists and turns, crashes and burns, victory laps and daily concerns. There are no do-overs. “Forever” love sometimes is but a chapter; dreams get shattered; death blindsides. We haul “if only” regrets and lifelong grudges—life is heavy, indeed. Amor Fati—loving your fate without wishing to…
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The Peril & Poison of Anger
Grandpa’s Wisdom: A Dream Revisited A few years ago, my Grandpa appeared in a vivid dream, replaying a tense moment from 1989. It was my first year of grad school amid my parents’ divorce. I was living in my grandparents’ basement when a sharp exchange with Grandma occurred. She criticized Mom beyond what I could…
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Resolutions: Past & Present
What is a Resolution? A resolution is a firm determination to do or not do something. Unlike a goal, which focuses on specific outcomes like losing 30 pounds or graduating by 2026, a resolution is a persistent commitment toward daily improvement. It requires persistence in our aim to convert a new behavior into a lasting…
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Attitude of Gratitude
Recent Road Trip A few months ago, I took a rare solo road trip to visit an old friend. I’ve always loved long drives—they offer uninterrupted time to reflect, free from life’s distractions. As a teen, I asked my mom for a Farrah Faucett poster. But instead, she gave me one with an Irish Proverb:…
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The Power of Positive Thinking-Revisited
Introduction Adolescence is often a time for building self-esteem through relationships, sports, academics, etc. My path was different. I spent my teens devouring self-help books and audiotapes, contemplating the teachings of many great minds. These authors were essentially my mentors. I believed that grounding my life in the principles and attitudes of success would lay…
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ADHD
How Common is ADHD? I recently met a man wearing a t-shirt that read: “AD⚡️HD: Highway To…Hey Look, A Squirrel!”. While humorous, living with ADHD is no joke. It’s a daily struggle in a world demanding the ability to focus and stay calm, while having a mind that simply can’t. Several new people come to…
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Autism: Signs, Evaluations, & A Story
A Parent’s Journey As a seasoned professional who has dedicated my career to providing support to people with disabilities, I thought I knew exactly what to do when my 18-month old child began showing early signs of autism. The words, “early intervention is critical” resounded in my mind, a message that had been engrained throughout…
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Death, Mortality, & the Meaning of Life
Introduction My first graduate school professor, a seasoned private practitioner with a strong resemblance to Sigmund Freud, began with, “You cannot fully appreciate life until you fully come to peace with your own mortality”. We sat in silence, absorbing the weight of his words. Jean-Paul Sartre stated that once we fully grasp our mortality, any…
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Reclaiming Me
The Illusion of Control I once saw a picture of a man meditating in front of an erupting volcano with the caption, “Relax. Nothing is under your control”. This article briefly recounts the beginning of my journey after life-altering surgery that reshaped my body and, in turn, my identity. This experience likely resonates with anyone…
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Curveballs & Character
Phases of Life Life unfolds in distinct chapters. Childhood is a time of discovery and adventure. Adolescence centers on social life. Late teens and early adulthood involve planning and pursuing dreams. At midlife, we assess how those dreams have been realized. In our sunset years, we reflect on the unique curveballs life hurled at us…