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Who’s Really to Blame?
Let's take a closer look at how judgment, especially in relationships and families, often says more about us than about those we’re judging.
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Are You Stoic Or Just Emotionally Unavailable?
When "good vibes only" becomes an excuse to avoid real life.
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F*** Around and Find Out
Loyalty isn't old-fashioned. It's the foundation of trust, integrity, and meaningful relationships in a world that often forgets the cost of betrayal.
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June 2025

The Empath's Guide to Emotional Freedom
A guide for empaths to preserve personal energy and well-being while still engaging meaningfully with the world.
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The Map ≠ the Terrain
Spiritual teachings are not ends in themselves but guides meant to be lived. True transformation arises not from study alone, but from embodied practice…
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Walking the Path to Freedom
Learn how the Eightfold Path offers a clear, practical guide to ending suffering and living with wisdom, compassion, and peace.
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What Happens When the Wolves Come Back?
Are you a wolf, sheep or sheepdog? This reflection looks into courage, denial, and why truth still matters in a world of confusion.
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Navigating Life Between the Extremes
How ancient wisdom may be the sanest path through modern chaos.
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The End of Suffering
Discover how the Buddha’s teachings on the Four Noble Truths and mindful practice can help us end suffering by letting go of attachments and negative…
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May 2025

The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse
A reflection on emotional reasoning, respectful disagreement, and the quiet strength of understanding over judgment.
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The Lost Art of Respectful Dialogue
A reflection on emotional reasoning, respectful disagreement, and the quiet strength of understanding over judgment.
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The Wrong End of the Telescope
Exploring how our self-centered perspective distorts reality like looking through the wrong end of a telescope.
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