Personal growth
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A Heartfelt Letter to My Past Self: Of Love and Gratitude
A heartfelt letter the author would send to their past self using a time machine. It emphasizes gratitude, self-trust, and the importance of embracing one’s journey. The author expresses appreciation for their past struggles and choices, recognizing that they are shaped by those experiences. The message concludes with love and a playful reminder about future… Continue reading
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A Letter from My Future Self: Thank You! I Am Because You Are
A heartfelt message from future Lulu to her past self, Jerrylet, expresses immense gratitude. It acknowledges the struggles faced and choices made that shaped her existence. The message emphasizes the importance of resilience, self-love, and the shared journey of dreams, highlighting the profound connection between past and future selves. Continue reading
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Painting Adventures in a Cornucopia of Color
This piece reflects the artist’s journey of experimenting with acrylics and palette knives, moving away from their comfort zone of oil paints. The vibrant, pastel city depicted represents a mix of emotions and experiences, symbolizing growth and exploration. It’s a celebration of creativity and personal transformation through artistic challenges. Continue reading
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The Power of Self-Awareness: A Basic Skill We Neglect
Who am I beyond the roles I play? The performances I pride myself with? And the responsibilities I claim proves my worth? Who am I within myself? In one word, without Self Awareness life is mere existence biding time till death takes us into it’s comforting fold. Continue reading
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Navigating Menopause: My Journey with Dry Eye Symptoms
Lulu’s Pause explores the struggles of navigating menopause, particularly focusing on the unexpected symptom of dry eye. Through personal anecdotes, Lulu illustrates the frustration of seeking relief and the emotional toll it takes on daily life. Ultimately, she emphasizes resilience and self-acceptance while sharing her journey through this challenging phase. Continue reading
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Sorry, Not Sorry! My Menopausal Excuse…err Mantra.
The author explores their struggles with menopause, highlighting how it has transformed their life and identity. They express disdain for excuses while reflecting on the toll of hormonal changes, which forced them to excuse themselves from showing up everyday and slow down and prioritize self-care. The phrase “Sorry, not sorry! I am menopausal” serves as… Continue reading
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A lil Chaos goes a long way: A Journey to Inner Peace
The author reflects on their tumultuous relationship with chaos, evolving from fear and anxiety to understanding and acceptance. While chaos was initially detrimental to their mental and physical health, they learned to manage it through therapy, yoga, and self-awareness. Ultimately, they advocate for embracing chaos as a catalyst for personal growth and resilience. Continue reading