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Shattered Shells: Trust for 2021 (& a poem)
As a ferocious planner, trust has always been a hard issue for me. I’ve always had a desire to know. To know what’s coming, what tomorrow brings, what the future holds… Unknowns are my darkest foes. Like jack-in-a-boxes, you never know what the box of Life holds or what to expect. In the past, I’ve…
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The Ghost of Christmas Grief
Not many people associate Charles Dickens with the word grief. Social mobility, love, poverty, and injustice are themes that appear more often in connection with his works. However, while reading two of his literary masterpieces Great Expectations and The Chrismtas Carol this year, I found the theme of grief woven between his lines. Hidden, perhaps,…
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Longing for Light
At the end of the day, my soul is weary with weight. With a heavy heart, I lie down in deep darkness…
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The Hidden Value of Classic Literature
Ever since I can remember, I’ve fostered a fond love for classics. From Little Women to The Lion, the Witch, & the Wardrobe, my childhood was filled with rich and beautiful stories. I’ve found comfort and enjoyment in stories, particularly in the classics sphere, and my fascination only increased as the years passed. Enchanted by…
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Known & Cherished
“To be loved but not known is comforting but superficial. To be known and not loved is our greatest fear. But to be fully known and truly loved is, well, a lot like being loved by God. It is what we need more than anything.” ~Timothy Keller~ One of the most prevalent struggles our world…
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What It Means To Live
Hey, friends! I hope life finds you well. (: I’m back after a month’s hiatus, feeling refreshed and ready to dive deeper into the posts I release. As you may have noticed, there have been some changes in my blog’s format and content. I encourage you to snoop around, check out my About, and discover…