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🧠 What Is Clear Thinking?
Lately, I’ve been diving deep into books about Clear Thinking, the mind, and how this intersects with culture, class, background religion, etc. You know, those books with titles like Clear Thinking, How to Think, Think Again, The Art of Thinking Clearly, Thinking 101, and Thinking Fast and Slow (yes i’ve read these all). This isn’t…
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🚀 Building a Secure Newsletter Preference Center: From Hacky to Happy
I’ve always wanted to create a proper preference center for my newsletter subscribers. A preference center isn’t just a nice-to-have; it’s how you show subscribers you respect their choices and time. Whether it’s letting them unsubscribe easily or tailor how often they hear from you, it’s key to building trust. My first attempt was what…
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Admitting I Have Impostor Syndrome
Have you ever had this feeling that you’re totally capable of doing something, but somehow convinced yourself you’re not going to be “good enough”? Yeah, I’ve been there. Actually, I’m there right now, and it’s time I finally admit something: I’ve been dealing with impostor syndrome as an entrepreneur and creator. 🎭 The “Not Good…
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How to Use the Wheel of Life and Pillars of Life for Personal Growth
When I first dove into personal development, I found myself confused by the various frameworks people kept referencing. Two of the most common—the Wheel of Life and the Pillars of Life—seemed surprisingly similar at first glance. But as I applied them over the years, I realized how they serve different purposes and can work together…
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⛴️ Docker Made Simple: A Guide to Consistent Software Deployment
You know that frustrating moment when you try to make dinner at a friend’s house, but something’s not quite right? Maybe they don’t have that specific spice you need, or their oven runs hotter than yours, or they’re missing that one crucial tool. Suddenly, your perfectly practiced recipe isn’t turning out the way it does…
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⚙️Rendering: How Websites Come to Life
Website rendering is one of those concepts that often gets explained with unnecessary complexity. As a developer working with various frameworks, I’ve noticed there’s a disconnect between how we talk about rendering and how it actually works. Ever wonder how your JavaScript code transforms into what users see in their browsers? Or why some websites…
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🧠 Does Curiosity Makes Us More Intelligent?
Have you ever met someone who seems to have an endless wealth of knowledge about various different subjects? Ever wondered how they got that way? The answer might not be what you think – it’s often more about curiosity than natural intelligence. People are always intrigued that I have an infinite amount of information about…
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Fixing WordPress Database Errors: When Emojis Break Your Posts
Recently, while working on one of my WordPress sites, I kept getting database errors every time I tried to upload a post. The weird thing was, this only happened on one of my three WordPress sites—all set up the same way through one-click installations. After some investigation, I discovered something interesting: the posts that failed…
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⛓️ When Lack of Money Makes You Feel Trapped
Have you ever felt completely trapped by your financial situation? I’ve been thinking a lot about how money—or the lack of it—can create this powerful sense of being stuck, especially when combined with other life challenges. Recently, after conversations with friends facing similar struggles, I’ve noticed how universal this experience is, yet how differently it…
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💡Love Without Action
Have you ever noticed how “I love you” can be one of the most powerful phrases someone says to you—but only if it’s backed by action? Without action, those three words lose their meaning. They become empty, a hollow promise that doesn’t hold up in real life. The thing is, love isn’t something you say…
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Lessons From Blogvent: Finding My Writing Flow
This Blogvent challenge reminded me how much joy I find in writing regularly. It’s a lot like when I did the Ship 30 for 30 course—writing more often sparks something in me. But I’ve also remembered that writing every single day can start to feel like a chore, and that’s not what I want. In…
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The Beauty of Slowing Down
Life moves fast—too fast sometimes. It’s easy to feel like you’re always rushing to the next thing, checking off the next box, or chasing the next goal. But lately, I’ve been learning the beauty of slowing down. When I pause, even for a moment, everything feels a little clearer. I notice things I’d normally miss—like…
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The Power of Self-Control in Heated Moments
I’ve seen so many situations where lack of self-control and anger completely derails conversations. In the very distant past, I found myself close to that edge too. But I’ve been fortunate to learn from others – I’ve always had friends who were much older and wiser. They taught me something invaluable about heated moments: they’re…
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The Quiet Power of Change
Sometimes, I catch myself in the middle of a moment and realize just how much I’ve changed. It’s not the big, dramatic shifts but the quiet ones—like how I’ve started giving myself permission to say “I don’t have to do this today” without guilt. Or how I’ve learned to trust my gut when something feels…
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Letting Go to Make Space for Joy
Life has a way of surprising you when you least expect it. I used to think every step forward needed a plan, a strategy, a backup for the backup. But some of the best things that have happened to me weren’t planned at all—they just showed up, out of nowhere, like a little reminder that…
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Intellectual Self-Defense: Protecting Your Mind In a Complex World
Have you ever felt your mind being pulled in different directions, bombarded by countless opinions, headlines, and “facts” that all seem to contradict each other? I’ve been there. Lately, many find themselves immersed in a sea of information, trying to figure out what to believe and who to trust. That’s when I discovered the concept…
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Introspection: A Personal Guide to Understanding Your Inner World
Have you ever noticed how people often use “introspection” and “self-reflection” interchangeably? I sure did. That is until life threw me into situations where I had to learn the crucial difference between these two ways of understanding ourselves. While self-reflection helps us evaluate our actions and their impact on the world, introspection takes us deeper—it’s…
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Initial Understanding of Denialism: Living as a Realist
There’s something peculiar about being the person who sees things as they are in a world where many prefer comfortable illusions. I’ve spent years watching people construct elaborate fantasies around themselves, building walls of denial so thick they can barely hear the truth knocking. The first time I heard of denialism was when I was…
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Healing Trust After Betrayal: Staying Open and Growing Stronger
The past two years have given me every reason to lose faith in humanity. When I needed support most, I discovered how many people love the idea of helping more than actually helping. They enjoy saying “I helped someone in need” without ever taking real action. However, despite everything, despite the betrayal I’ve experienced, I’ve…
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A Tale of Two Betrayals: My Story of Broken Trust
A personal story about experiencing betrayal in both professional and personal life, and learning to protect your peace.
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Ideasthesia Explained: Your Brain’s Amazing Power to Feel Ideas
The other day, I was making tea in my kitchen, and without even thinking, I automatically reached for the red tap for hot water. It’s something we all do instinctively, right? But then I paused and really thought about it – isn’t it fascinating how we all just know that red means “hot” and blue…
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🌳 Understanding Psithurism:The Beautiful Word for Wind in Trees
As someone with a deep biophilic connection to nature, one of my favorite things to do is simply sit and take in the sounds of psithurism. The melody of birds, the scurrying of chipmunks and squirrels through fallen leaves, groundhogs rustling in the underbrush – nature creates its own symphony. But there’s one sound that…
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What is Biophilia? A Simple Guide to Nature Connection
Have you ever wondered why sitting by the ocean or walking through a forest feels so naturally calming? Or why can even a simple houseplant brighten up your whole space? There’s actually a scientific explanation for these feelings – it’s called biophilia. 🌿 What is Biophilia? Biophilia literally means “love of life,” and it describes…