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Healthy Boundaries: Nurturing Yourself
Boundaries are the invisible lines that define the contours of our existence—both within ourselves and in relation to others. They guide the flow of our interactions and safeguard our well-being. In a world often characterized by relentless demands and blurred lines, cultivating healthy boundaries becomes an art, a philosophical pursuit of autonomy and harmony. At their core, boundaries reflect our intrinsic worth. Just as respecting the boundaries of others is a gesture of r

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Apr 17, 20241 min read
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Dopamine: A Catalyst for Growth and Self-Transcendence
Often called the "feel-good" neurotransmitter, dopamine has long been associated with pleasure, reward, and motivation. However, its role ex

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Apr 15, 20242 min read
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How Happiness Works Part 2
In understanding how happiness works, it’s important to be able to distinguish between chasing raw pleasure and looking for satisfaction and contentment. We live in a culture that glorifies instant gratification and excess, and we see the proliferation of consumerism, materialism, and superficiality. This fosters a shallow and unsustainable sense of happiness. Luxury goods, exotic vacations, partying, meaningless relationships, and other hedonistic delights of instant gratifi

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Apr 13, 20243 min read
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How Happiness Works Part 1
True happiness is the result of a well-conditioned mind and a deliberately architected lifestyle that takes years to cultivate.

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Apr 12, 20242 min read
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