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Navigating Quarter-Life Crises: Discovering Your Purpose in the Bustling Streets of NYC

09/28/2023

As young adults, we often find ourselves at a crossroads, questioning our purpose and direction in life. This period of uncertainty, commonly known as a quarter-life crisis, can be overwhelming and disorienting. It is essential to recognize that experiencing a quarter-life crisis is a normal part of growing up and…

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The Art of Cultivating Healthy Relationships: The Power of Effective Communication and Respectful Boundaries

06/16/2023

In life, we engage in various kinds of relationships, ranging from friendships and romantic partnerships to professional collaborations. These relationships significantly shape our lives, contributing to our sense of identity, emotional well-being, and personal growth. Therefore, it’s essential to establish effective communication and respectful boundaries in our relationships. What Are…

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How to Grieve Well: An Encouraging Guide to Navigating Loss and Finding Healing

05/26/2023

Grief is a natural response to losing someone or something that is important to us. The process can be overwhelming, and our emotions can be intense and varied. However, understanding our feelings and taking care of ourselves as we grieve can help us heal and move forward.  1. Accepting Your…

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Reclaiming Yourself During a Pandemic

03/07/2022

From socially distancing and working from home to living in a post-pandemic world with masks, constant testing, and a new world order. I think I can speak for the majority when I say that am not the only one feeling a sense of not being in control.  With the state…

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How Overthinking a New Relationship Can Undermine Your Connection

11/05/2018

The start of a fresh romance has its own unique learning curve. If you’re like most people, you may be tempted to analyze every little move. Yet, overthinking a new relationship can actually damage the authentic connection between you. Despite the intense and immediate connection that romance novels depict, usually…

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You Have Value! – How to Discover What’s Truly Amazing About Yourself

08/15/2017

Think back to the last time you’ve read an article, watched a video or show, or saw a picture of a person you thought was completely amazing. Was it because of their accomplishments in life? Their creativity? Their beautiful voice or their gorgeous body? Or maybe their intellectual prowess? Did…

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Motherhood; you know you are a mother when…

06/23/2014

As I journeyed into motherhood, I felt quite overwhelmed. The day I became pregnant and the moment I gave birth, I was changed forever. Even though I was so much the same, something in me was so different. My new journey had just begun. As I stood in line at…

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Call for Dads; Honoring Dads on Father’s Day

06/13/2014

The greatest thing a FATHER can do to his children, is to love their mother. – Anjaneth Garcia Untalan This Sunday we celebrate Father’s Day. Because we have a little one at home, this year we celebrate my husband as a father. It is however during these holidays, I also…

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Mother and Daughter Poems

06/06/2014

Mother and Daughter Storm We walked gingerly tonight around the edges of our storm. The water rippled and raged almost tidal at times but we stayed steady on the rocks of our rendezvous with old pain. And then at last we breached as if we were killer whales high above…

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