Day 27/28: Do You Feel Restless and Stuck?
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Day 27/28: Do You Feel Restless and Stuck?

Oftentimes, restlessness leads me into overdrive and hyperactivity OR sends me into lethargy and inactivity. Sometimes, it prompts me to explore deeply into new life situations and new adventures. Sometimes, I can overthink and overwork a problem in my head, make spreadsheets of pro/ con lists, or just go into hiding. This restlessness to me is … Continue reading

Day 26/28: When Choosing Your Dreams Lead to Solitude
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Day 26/28: When Choosing Your Dreams Lead to Solitude

Eight years ago, I came across the following text in Steven Pressfield’s “The Art of War.” Even when I read this words below today, the meaning behind his words still resonate within me. We know that if we embrace our ideals, we must prove worthy of them. And that scares the hell out of us. What will … Continue reading

Day 3/28: Travel Mishaps & Misadventures
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Day 3/28: Travel Mishaps & Misadventures

Welcome to Day #3 of my One Blog Post Daily Project! This month, I’m posting about my adventures in Latin America and my recent return back to Texas. For this post I wanted to share a couple of bizarre and nutty experiences I’ve encountered while in transit. Happy reading! ————————————————- Getting Lost in Translation with Cab Drivers Besides … Continue reading