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Say ‘No’ and be OK with it
If you’re like me, you allow the needs of others to take precedence over yours. You are less likely to say ‘no’ even when necessary, for fear of hurting feelings or being ‘mean’. As I age, I’m learning that saying ‘no’ is an integral piece of personal growth. This year, it’s one of my many […]
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Final Week 2018: Find Comfort in Uncertainty
We’re officially in the last week of 2018! Where did the time go?! If you’re like me, you’re taking stock of the year; what worked, what didn’t, goals accomplished, unfulfilled resolutions, etc. It’s an integral part of preparing for the new year, to usher it in with awareness of where we are and […]
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Caught
It’s 9 p.m. when she finally leaves. Annie watches as her friend Christine waves goodbye after a 3-hour visit. She smiles a closed-lipped smile that doesn’t quite reach her eyes. As much as she loves her dear friend, the last 2 hours have been mentally draining. As Christine’s car screeches away from the visitors parking […]
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Dear Self
Dear Self, I used to wish you were someone else. But now, Ours is a forever find of love. Dear Self Written by Tongwa Akanji Aka FADE IN: INT. EMPTY ROOM – NIGHT The room is dark with carpet flooring. There’s a small open window through which the moonlight comes into the room. […]
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Halfway Progress Check
We’re half way through 2018 already! #timeflieswhenyourehavingfun Here are 7 things I’ve learned so far; Set Goals.. I know this is cliché but for me, it’s been a slow realization. I used to let the chips fall where they may, go with the flow. Nope, that doesn’t work. Make a list, check off accomplishments one by […]
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More Than Ordinary
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