Author: Manal
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Love isn’t a feeling, it’s an intention
It’s not unusual to come across short clips about love and relationships when scrolling through social media. There’s plenty of valuable advice out there, but only a few make you think and want to redefine your assumptions about love. On two occasions this month, I gave space to two thoughts I heard: Compatibility or differences?…
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Tapping into your II (Inner Intelligence)
There has been a lot of talk about the dangers of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and how it’s designed to condition humanity into a specific way of thinking and living. Some say it’s another form of mind control, while others argue it will become too intelligent, it will eventually take over the world. As a person…
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I cracked the code of discipline!
After years of wondering what discipline is all about and how to make it a constant factor in my life, I think I’ve cracked the code today. This morning I woke up early, and as with every day, I love spending my first hours doing something for myself before I start hustling for work. That’s…
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Don’t give up on affirmations
“It boils down to choosing the thoughts you think and choosing the food you eat. And if you can be wise in both areas, you have perfect health” – Louise Hay While it’s also wise to believe that there isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution to all of life’s problems, this might actually be it. I’m writing…
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It started with anger…
Most of us can remember a time – especially during our teenage years – when we were angry at one or both of our parents. At that stage of life, even the smallest misunderstanding can make us feel victimised, misunderstood, or unheard. Add teenage hormones to the mix, and you’ve got rage at best, if…
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Fishing in murky waters
(True story) – Some situations at work teach you more about human nature than any leadership course ever could. Recently, I found myself in one of those quiet tests, the kind that begins with a small remark in a meeting but lingers long after everyone has left the room. A tiny corporate battle happened last…
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DJing on a treadmill
I’ve always dreamed of being one of those people who wake up quite early in the morning and start their day with a jog in nature or with a session at the gym. But despite following a lot of motivational speakers and making plans to workout early, I struggled to make it happen. But something…
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A visit to Strasbourg and Colmar
Last weekend, my friend and I took the train all the way from Hamburg, Germany, to Strasbourg , France – they’re about 960 km apart. The weather wasn’t ideal, but everything else was great! We visited beautiful corners, met nice people, ate delicious food and had good conversations and lots of laughs. 🙂 Strasbourg sits…
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What are you protecting your heart from?
Sitting at a local café on a breezy but sunny morning, drinking a cup of caramel-infused coffee, my intention was to keep this visit short to jot down my gratitude and to-dos for the day. But there’s a feeling lingering in the background of my psyche that’s causing my heart to partially close and my…
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On becoming 44…
Today is my 44th birthday 🥳 It’s a bit surreal looking at this number, honestly; I don’t relate to it at all! I feel much younger (and look much younger thanks to God and good genes 😉). What a year! What a year, indeed! It has been quite intense, with intense interactions, deep lessons and…
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