Higher Living

$207 for a Laugh

This morning I got pulled over for a rolling stop. Fine: $207. But here’s the thing- by the end of our chat the officer was laughing and said, “I haven’t had enough coffee yet this morning,” and my $207 just bought someone with a tough job a little joy. Honestly? Worth it. Sometimes, the price […]

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Born in the Unseen

Right now, all around you, there’s the seen… and the unseen. Everything you can currently see once began in the unseen, not from whatever came before it, but from pure possibility. Think of your nighttime dreams: one night you’re selling glowsticks at a parade, the next night you’re hosting a feast in a castle. Entire

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The Light of Humanity

Remembering September 12, 2001 Twenty-four years ago, the world looked very different than it does today. September 11th brought unimaginable tragedy, pain, and loss. It’s a day that will never fade from our memories. But what happened the very next day- September 12th, is just as unforgettable. On September 12th, 2001, we were united in

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A World of Smoke and Mirrors

Boundaries Aren’t Mean; They’re Clarity in a World of Smoke and Mirrors Let’s clear something up: Saying no, calling out mistreatment, or walking away from dysfunction does not make you mean. It makes you clear. It makes you self-aware. It makes you strong. But to someone who’s used to controlling the narrative, that strength can

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Navigating the Soul’s Journey

In the quiet glide of a sailboat across open waters, there lies a profound metaphor for life, growth, and spiritual awakening. Beyond its physical beauty and nautical grace, the sailboat serves as a powerful spiritual symbol—one that speaks deeply to the metaphysical seeker, the adventurer of the soul. What a Sailboat Can Teach Us About

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Keeping The Peace

Constantly being the one who absorbs mistreatment, stays quiet, or smooths things over for the sake of peace can be exhausting- and eventually, it builds up until you just can’t take it anymore. Being the “bigger person” doesn’t mean you should be a doormat or let others treat you like your feelings don’t matter. You

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