reflections
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Leaving the Nest
When was the first time you really felt like a grown up (if ever)? To me, anyone who continues living at their parents’ expense is still a minor. It doesn’t matter how old they are—18, 24, or even 50. If… Continue reading
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Capturing Beauty Through a Lens
What’s something you would attempt if you were guaranteed not to fail. I would dedicate myself to telling stories through photography. I am especially interested in fashion modeling. Interior design and decoration also intrigues me. But, my real passion is… Continue reading
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Starting Over: Rebuilding After Loss
What would you do if you lost all your possessions? Same as last time. Start again from scratch. Get the finances in order. Spend only on essentials. Block credit cards. Reduce debt. Step out of the comfort zone. Lower the… Continue reading
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Spiritual Transformation
What’s a topic or issue about which you’ve changed your mind? I was raised in a conservative and deeply religious household. From a very early age, the existence of God was explained to me through the lens of religion. Similarly,… Continue reading
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As Life Moves Forward
Tell us about a time when you felt out of place. As my life progresses, the city moves at a dizzying speed. It makes me feel it’s not where I want to be. More and more, I sense that the… Continue reading
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What Retirement Looks Like Without Computers
Your life without a computer: what does it look like? For someone who spends 8 hours a day in front of a computer, imagining a life without one feels unimaginable. It’s akin to imagining retirement. Because of my job, I… Continue reading
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Why Annual Medical Checkups Matter for Seniors
What details of your life could you pay more attention to? Good health practices suggest that at any age, annual medical checkups are essential. General exams include blood pressure, glucose, and cholesterol tests. More specific ones like eye exams, dental… Continue reading
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Grateful, Thankful, Blessed
What’s your #1 priority tomorrow? The same as every day: giving thanks to God for all my blessings. I make the firm decision to be happy. If we don’t make that our daily priority in life, then nothing we do… Continue reading
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We Work To Live
In what ways does hard work make you feel fulfilled? It’s comforting to come home after a long day of hard work and know that things are going well. Little stress in our lives is OK. Yet, hard work is… Continue reading
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Ikigai
List three jobs you’d consider pursuing if money didn’t matter. According to Japanese philosophy, we should all strive to find what they call Ikigai. It is our reason for being. It is the reason we get up every morning. There… Continue reading
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