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jessa

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Everyday Stories, Lived

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This is a collection of stories and daily musings.

  • Are you eating right?

    With all the advice on “eating right” that is readily available online, are you wondering whether you are actually doing it right? If you want to find a good read about eating right, I have found the article just for you. What’s the title, you say? I’m glad you ask! It’s: The Last Conversation You’ll… Read more

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  • Too much work can kill you

    Yes, that’s right. And according to the World Health Organization, working long hours is killing hundreds of thousands of people a year in a worsening trend that may accelerate further due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But let’s be honest. If you are reading this and nodding your head about how long you’ve been spending hours in… Read more

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  • What if the government is spying on you over the internet?

    Do you think it’s impossible? You might even say that you’re glad there are systems in place to keep bad actors away, such as the Data Privacy Act (in the Philippines). But if you’ve already seen the movie Snowden, you might begin to wonder about the possibility of being spied on over the internet. That… Read more

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  • When an agent of change shows up

    There’s always a resistance. Because it’s easier to cling to what is familiar rather than exploring something that’s still in between that might work or might not work. “…when an agent of change shows up, it often leads to shifts that we probably didn’t expect.Understanding it now is more productive than simply being forced to… Read more

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  • Workplace autonomy

    If you wonder why going to work doesn’t seem as exhilarating as your first day, the reason might be the feeling you’re starting to make sense of. And that’s becoming a cog in the machine. That as you go to work every day, you feel like becoming less of a human. “Workers who feel they… Read more

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  • Sense of belonging at the workplace

    If you’ve been in the workforce for quite a long time, the things you’re about to read might make you nod your head quite a few times. “People with strong connections in the workplace are more open to growth, are better colleagues, and are more resilient. They also get promoted faster. New hires who are… Read more

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  • Things don’t always continue

    From this week’s Sunday service, I have learned about two kinds of contentment. One is being complacent about how things will remain the same. The other is a kind of contentment that depends on the Lord our God. I will search with lanterns in Jerusalem’s darkest corners to punish those who sit complacent in their… Read more

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