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A space for everything that doesn’t fit neatly into a category — and that’s entirely the point. From our daily lived experiences and personal reflections to mental health and the quieter, more human moments of the journey. This is also where older writings find their home; posts that may not speak directly to craft or industry thinking, but are still very much part of the story.
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It is Always Better to Miss | Shorts
Today, I was reminded of one of my favourite quotes of all-time by Wayne Gretzky, “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” As I spend my week reflecting and thinking about the importance… (continue reading)
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Following Through | Weekly Reflections
It is always much easier for any of us to point out other people’s flaws, mistakes and failures. But when it comes to our own, it usually takes a while before we get to the… (continue reading)
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My Struggles with Hyper-focusing
For the past 7 days, I have been having troubles when it comes to staying focused on my daily objectives and tasks. Despite experiencing the benefits of using the Bullet Journal Method, I have I… (continue reading)
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Stewardship: Making the Best of It | Shorts
This morning, I was reminded that part of being a Christian means being a good steward of the things that God has blessed me with. I believe that good stewardship comes in two parts. The… (continue reading)
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Place of Acceptance | Shorts
I won’t lie, I think that the state of worrying about something beyond our control is a waste of energy and time. It’s the greatest distraction that I can face right now. And there are… (continue reading)
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FIVE Things That I Do on a Daily Basis to Cope with My Anxiety
I’ve had this idea to write something on this topic for the last couple of days, but for some reason, I decided to wait. Maybe I was procrastinating. Or maybe I was just hoping to… (continue reading)
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Feeling Blessed 😇 | Shorts
I’ve got some free time today, so I wanted to use it in a more meaningful way. Recently, I’ve created this “system” for myself. It’s a way for me to be more focused and to… (continue reading)
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Doing What Others are Unwilling to Do | Shorts
Looking at my current remote setup today, I couldn’t help but feel incredibly appreciative of where I am today and also all of the things that I had to put myself through just to make… (continue reading)
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Favourite Quotes | Shorts
I want to try something different. Same way that YouTube and other social media platforms now have a “Shorts” section, as a writer, I want my own personal “Shorts” section for my writing. On my… (continue reading)
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Sharing a Message of Hope
When I first started blogging again back in 2022, I made a vow to myself that I would always aim to be as genuine and authentic as I can be (regardless of how others might… (continue reading)

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