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Trailblazing Marias: Women Who Redefined Strength & Success
The name Maria is one of the most popular given names in the world. It ranks 18th in the United States and is particularly common among populations of Hispanic origin, with Mexico leading the way with 4,285,344 Marias and Spain where 8.5% of the population bears the name or its variations (MyNameStats.com and ThePopulationProject.org). One…
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Quote of the Night
They say I am a miracle. I don’t know if I am, I don’t know nothing else but to sing. I don’t know what you expect of me. Accept what I am with joy, don’t expect a miracle. Maria Callas *Maria Callas, greek soprano, was one of the most iconic opera singers. She made triumphant…
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Settling Down Looks Different Now: Why Podcasts Are the New 30s Solution
Some Statistics first Podcast listening is at an all-time high, with 42% of Americans aged 12 and older tuning in monthly. However, significant growth opportunities remain, particularly among underrepresented generations (Edison Research, as presented by Gabriel Soto at the Podcast Movement Conference 2023). Millennials (ages 25–42) lead the way, with half of them (50%) listening…
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Antiquote of the Night
Take a deap breath and try all over again. Don’t worry, you can do much worse this time. * Sarcasm and not taking life too seriously are powerful weapons in my arsenal. I hope you enjoy.
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Why “Me Time” Feels Like Another Deadline
A personal reflection It was Monday night when I fell victim to revenge bedtime procrastination. At 2 a.m., I was scrolling through Instagram reels, promising myself, “Just one more, and I’ll turn my phone off.” My mind urged me, “Choose wisely—this will be the last!” A young corporate lawyer at a firm in Sydney appeared…
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The Joy of Simplicity: Why is it the Best Flavor in Life
Recently, I dined at the best Asian restaurant I’ve ever experienced. I had never felt such bliss with gaozi and a gao dumpling before in my life. I shared this joy with my friends and launched into a discussion about the best food in town. “I’ve discovered the best durum in Copenhagen and the best…
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Quote of the Night
Resistance is proportionate to the size and speed of the change, not to whether the change is a favorable or unfavorable one. George Leonard * George Leonard was a writer and martial arts expert. He focused on education and human potential. The quote is from his book, Mastery.
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I Want to Break Free: What Does Freedom Really Mean?
Freedom I looked up the definition of freedom on the internet, and it was described as:“True freedom is about being able to experience our emotions fully and authentically. It is about being able to live our lives without suppressing or denying any part of ourselves. It is about being able to embrace all of who…
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Quote of the Night
If, of three friends (A, B, and C), A should die, then B loses not only A but “A’s part in C,” while C loses not only A but “A’s part in B.” In each of my friends there is something that only some other friend can fully bring out. By myself I am not…
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Reinvention: Αn Underground Journey
This is a process that somebody discovers later on. Perhaps they are on a long journey, questioning themselves, wrestling with life’s challenges, wondering how they’ll face their triggers and act differently. Therapy is about rewiring the mind, and this process takes time—and not too much of our beloved brain. Because our wiring is fixed, in…
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