people are never pure good or evil we each have both dark and light in us sometimes the environment we are shaped in brings out one side more than the other the really special ones are those who become roses born in a bed of concrete, that defy the odds and keep their softness to them even in a brutal, harsh world

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on/motivation motivation is more often the result of action rather than the inspiration for it take the first step, build momentum, and watch what happens

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“As long as you live, keep learning how to live.” - Seneca That's it. That's the cast.

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I saw a question today that really had me thinking... "What is the most memorable moment you shared with a complete stranger who you never saw again?" 10 hours later and I'm still thinking about it. I have some moments, but trying to think about one that really stands out. You?

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on/relationships: space, not distance attention, not attachment respect, not worship love, not loss of self

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one of my favorite writers/thinkers was Mary Shelley, the 19th century author who wrote Frankenstein in her book "The Last Man" she wrote: "There is but one solution to the intricate riddle of life; to improve ourselves, and contribute to the happiness of others" this one line shaped my philosophy on life & purpose

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A quote I reflect on often: “You're under no obligation to be the same person you were 5 minutes ago.” - Alan Watts In other words, do not allow your past choices to become an anchor to an identity that you have outgrown People will try to box you in and put labels on you for their own comfort - don't let them

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your unique gift can also feel like a curse because most will not understand you by definition, your gift is something that makes you unique, different do not let that discourage you unapologetically bring your gift to the world so that those who need you most can find you

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perceived self-worth = our potential - our unfaced fears our self-esteem is a function of the distance between who we are and who we know we can be when suffering from a feeling of a lack of self-worth, ask yourself "what am I avoiding?" to improve our self-esteem, close the gap move towards the fear

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base your boundaries on your values, not your fears boundaries based on fear are walls; impenetrable and opaque barriers that nothing penetrates, not even light boundaries based on values are transparent and powerful; open communication flows through key difference: you hide behind walls; you stand behind boundaries

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The beauty you see in others is a reflection of the beauty within yourself. Look for the beauty in others and you'll find the beauty within yourself. Beauty sees beauty.

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Going to start this channel off with one of my daily mantras to myself: think bigger

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Started /baz as a way to collect some of my cast-sized thoughts and inspirations from my daily writing practice Will touch on topics such as core values, principles, purpose, relationships, philosophy, art, and just trying to be a better human Let's connect dots and go deeper than platitudes and clichés

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