Recent Posts
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Choosing to Free Yourself from Political Anxiety
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Election time! Elections are such a pain! I’ll admit it: I have a negative attitude about our U.S. elections. People are anxious, upset, demanding, and even mean. And I don’t like the choices we have at election time either. I’m pretty sure the reason we end up with the candidates…
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Free from the Blame Game: React & Recover
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The author reflects on the difficulties faced while pursuing a teaching license, emphasizing the lack of mentors provided by the school or state. Although not entirely at fault, they acknowledge personal choices that contributed to their situation. The piece illustrates the importance of moving forward rather than dwelling on setbacks,…
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Free at Last: Not Defending Myself
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The author reflects on dealing with a person labeled as “Armchair Doctor,” who offers unsolicited advice and judgment based on assumptions rather than facts. Frustrated by the lack of closure in these interactions and constant misinterpretations, the author learns not to engage in endless defensive conversations, instead seeking meaningful dialogue…