Tag: love
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When you look inside
As someone who has experienced obesity and everything that comes with it, physically, emotionally and socially, I look back now and recognise a kind of suffering that many people living with obesity know all too well. Both men and women who have been through, or are currently going through, this experience may know exactly what…
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What if we had it all wrong?
We go through lifeas if worryis the ultimate act of self-protection. What a delusion! As if sadnessis the ultimate act of loyalty. What a delusion! As if spotting what’s wrong with our livesis the ultimate form of intelligence. What a delusion! As if bottling up our emotionsis the ultimate form of strength. As if following…
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When silence is deafening
There is a kind of silence that isn’t quiet. It follows you into the kitchen while you make coffee. It sits beside you on the sofa. It slips into the seconds between turning off the light and falling asleep. Nothing is happening. Somehow so much is happening. I have been thinking lately about how strange…
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The art of being a feminine experience
The other day I woke up with a delicious feeling of femininity and a deep sense of what it means to be a woman in a relationship. Although there was no one lying next to me, I imagined what it would be like to experience a loving relationship with a masculine man whose presence oozes…
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The journal that couldn’t hold my feelings
I thought writing was helping me heal. Sometimes, it was helping me avoid feeling altogether I remember quarrelling with my mom that day about which was more important: tucking in the carton lid of a cereal box or the plastic bag inside it. As funny as it sounds now, I was fuming. I retreated to…
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A little less foreign
Yesterday, I had a great time with friends. I spent the day with three of my closest friends, people with whom I can be fully myself, without ever feeling judged or needing to wear a mask. That’s rare, and I don’t take it for granted. The day started simply: a shower, a short walk in…
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Time waits for no one
This is a story I wrote years ago about not taking action on the things that matter to us, thinking we have time. I find the core message very relevant to me now as I contemplate new decisions that impact both my career and my personal life. I hope it resonates with you too. Happy…
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The lady of Shalott
I was recently reminded of a song that I loved a very long time ago, but it had slipped my memory. The song is a poem by Alfred Lord Tennyson, sung in the magical, nostalgic voice of Loreena McKennitt. “The Lady of Shalott” is a tragic story of a lady who lived in Arthurian legend. She is…
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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 in a…
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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…
