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These are my articles written over time. Please feel free to ask questions about any post.

The Collateral Damage Within

When provoked, it’s as if a primal drum beats within us, stirring our ancient instincts and drowning out the gentle guidance of our moral compass with the clamor of reactive impulses. This interference acts like a shadow, obscuring the light of our natural inclinations and paving the way for uncivilized behavior to emerge from the […]

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The Dreamer’s Odyssey: Navigating Desire, Emotion, and Reason

In a quaint village nestled among rolling hills, there lived a young dreamer named Ethan. From an early age, Ethan harbored grand desires within him, much like the towering mountains that surrounded his home. These desires whispered to him of adventures yet to be had, of conquests waiting to be achieved. As Ethan grew, so

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Ollie’s Wisdom: A Tale of Integrity in the Forest

Once upon a time, in a lush forest where animals roamed freely, there lived a wise old owl named Ollie. Ollie was revered by all creatures for his sagacity and fairness. One day, as Ollie was perched atop his favorite tree, he noticed a commotion among the animals below. The fox, known for his cunning

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Cultivating Emotional Resilience: Gardening the Mind

Imagine our minds as gardens, where our thoughts are seeds. When negative thoughts are planted, they grow into thorny bushes, tangling our emotions in their prickly vines. Anger, hate and jealousy are like weeds, thriving in the fertile soil of unchecked negativity. Instead of merely pruning these overgrown emotions, we must unearth their roots to

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Echoes of Awakening: The Garden’s Revival

A stunning 3D render of a twilight garden where shadows loom over wilted flowers, adding an eerie atmosphere. The garden is bathed in a soft, golden light that highlights the delicate details of the flora. A single, vibrant flower stands out in the distance, symbolizing hope amidst the desolation. The background features a mystical, ethereal

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Reflection of Truth

Is my vision clouded by personal attachments, biases, and prejudices? Could my upbringing, experiences of bullying, or political views be influencing my perspective? The human mind is like an onion, with layers of conditioning gradually covering it up. To uncover the truth, we must be aware of the ways in which our personal attachments and

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Echoes of Empathy: A Dialogue Between Minds

In the heart of a bustling city, where the streets hummed with the symphony of life’s diverse voices, there lived a peculiar man named Elias. Elias was not an ordinary soul; he was a collector of minds. His apartment, nestled in the shadows of towering skyscrapers, was not filled with material possessions, but rather with

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Transformative Trials: Insights from Prophets on Overcoming Adversity

The tale of prophet Adam underscores the importance of accountability and introspection, urging us to refrain from shifting blame onto others. Despite succumbing to temptation from Satan, Adam and Eve courageously owned their mistake, exemplifying the power of repentance and learning from errors. This narrative mirrors a journey through a dense forest, where acknowledging one’s

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The Path to Victory: Mastering the Self, Conquering the World

Mastering oneself paves the path to conquering others effortlessly. This can be likened to a skilled sailor who first learns to navigate the unpredictable currents within themselves before confidently sailing into turbulent waters, or a martial artist who attains inner harmony before effortlessly overcoming external opponents. Just as a sculptor molds and refines their own

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