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The Hero’s Journey and the Soul’s Longing The Hero’s Journey, described by Joseph Campbell, is one of the most enduring story arcs in literature and film. It is the tale of leaving the familiar, facing trials, and returning transformed. From Odysseus wandering home in The Odyssey to Luke Skywalker stepping into his destiny in Star Wars, the hero’s path
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When You Stop Trading Physical Intimacy for the Illusion of Love So many women—myself included, at times—have mistaken flattery, charm, and love bombing for real love. It feels intoxicating when a man showers you with attention, tells you everything you’ve been longing to hear, and makes you feel chosen. But often, the harsh truth is
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Expectation vs. Reality People often build up others and situations in their minds because imagination is safer than reality. In our heads, we can shape things exactly how we want them to be—perfect, exciting, fulfilling. It’s hope mixed with idealism, a desire for something meaningful or extraordinary. But reality has edges. People are flawed. Situations
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The Illusion of Control: How Self-Sabotage Keeps Us Stuck I’ve had to admit something to myself that’s been a long time coming: I have a tendency to self-sabotage. And not in an obviously dramatic, self-destructive way—but in those quiet, subtle patterns that fly just under the radar. The procrastination masked as “waiting for the right
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From Country Roads to Kensington Market In our Uber from the hotel to Kensington Market, I swear my ears were bleeding. The driver was blasting country music and—listen—I know this might be sacrilege coming from a Midwestern girl, but I cannot with country. I know, I know. I’m supposed to have a soft spot for
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Paying a Premium for Mediocrity Sitting at the airport in the international terminal, I found myself reflecting on something my brother-in-law said the other night over dinner. We were talking about international cuisine and how much better the food is abroad compared to back home, when he said something that really stuck with me. He
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Letting Go of the Almost Love There’s a particular kind of heartbreak that doesn’t come from a relationship ending—but from one that never truly began. The talking stages that fizzle. The ghosting. The endless swiping. The “almosts” that leave you more confused than heartbroken, but still grieving something that felt real. I know that ache.
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What Love Is—and What It’s Not Love isn’t just a feeling. It’s a presence. A commitment. A steady choice to show up, even when it’s hard. If someone can enter your life, make promises, share intimacy, and then leave as if you never existed—that’s not love. That’s convenience. That’s attachment. Maybe even control. But it’s
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It’s Giving: Karma, Taylor Swift, and Letting Go of the Bitterness Let’s talk about karma—not just the concept, but the energy behind it. You know, the “Karma is the guy on the screen coming straight home to me” kind of vibe. (Thanks, Taylor, for the anthem we didn’t know we needed.) Whether you believe in cosmic justice,
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