Relationships
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Yearning to be known
When we think that we are okay with being alone, about how self-sufficient we are, we think about all the ways we could be with another soul. It does not mean we are incapable of fending ourselves. But having someone around who knows us deeper than acquaintances who only know us superficially. Our desire and Read more
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Who do you do it for?
Being clear about who you do it for makes the intention evident for everyone involved and affected by your actions. Say, you post a Happy Mother’s Day greeting on Facebook, which details your gratitude for your mother. However, you do not tell these things to your mother face to face, especially when you can do Read more
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Too much talk
It’s easy to leave a side comment, which could evolve into a conversation, then into something you don’t have the heart to carry on. How did we start here again? A comment that you’ve never thought through or at least rehearsed mentally often doesn’t come as good as you have imagined. A snide comment here Read more
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From concept to implementation
People remember the promises you gave. And people want them now. Because in this world we live in, getting things RIGHT NOW always seems the best. But where is the room for careful and deep thinking? It’s one way to conceptualize things and be optimistic about how they will unfold and another to implement them Read more
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Convincing others
If you were not as convinced by the product you want to sell out, it would be challenging to get the idea across. Because the people you seek to serve aren’t stupid. They can feel in their guts (perhaps except for extremely gullible people?) if you know what you’re talking about or if you are Read more
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What a long-term relationship often looks like?
It looks mundane from the outside. It even feels mundane when you’re the one in a long-term relationship. However, this is mainly driven by trust and security, with a constant rhythm you know how to keep in step with. So it’s okay when there are times like nothing is something grand happening between you two Read more
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Living for others
Isn’t it easy to live for yourself? Not thinking about others but yourself seems to be the path of least resistance. Because you understand you. And you are willing to forgive the things that feel unforgivable about yourself. If you only think about yourself, it’s easy to find all the excuses to sleep in and Read more
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