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The Quiet Struggle: Understanding Persistent Depressive Disorder and Its Hidden Toll

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Walking Between Two Worlds

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I’ve heard it said that when you wear a crystal and it breaks, it has either completed its energetic purpose, absorbed an overload of negativity, or experienced a physical fracture. Last night, my hematite ring broke. My...

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Over the last couple of years, I have gotten into crystals and the significance they hold. I used to keep them all in a bag and kept it in my pocket. But as time passed by, I’ve added several more. So now I keep a few in...

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In a world where the norm is coming out and labeling sexuality or gender, things can be very difficult for parents to navigate. Coming from a very religious background, growing up knowing I had different attractions was ...

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Here are four grounded, practical, energy‑focused ways you can work with your own inner current — the kind that aligns with your spiritual rhythm, creativity, and the version of you you’re stepping into. Take one and wor...

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I'm sure that most people associate spirituallity with religion. It's about meaning, purpose, and inner alignment. Things you can focus on include: values, purpose, mindfulness, grattitude, and a connection to something ...

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Physical well‑being fuels your energy, mood, and capacity to show up fully in every other area of life. Your body is the foundation for everything else. Some healthy habits include: nutrition, movement, sleep, and stress...

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Every day is an opportunity for growth. I’ve been struggling lately with my feelings and managing them. Growth is painful. I guess that’s why they call it “growing pains.”

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Emotional growth improves relationships, reduces stress, and helps you respond—not react—to life. So as I begin my meditations this week, I’m going to focus on: emotional regulation, empathy, healthy boundaries, and resi...

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April’s topic of focus is growth. I have decided there are four areas this month in which I’d like to see growth: mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual.

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I started thinking about things in which I need clarity. I thought I would tackle the biggest one first: my purpose. Who am I and to what am I called?

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As I focus on the word “clarity” this month, I want to reject in what it means to me. The last several years for me have been clouded with judgement, anger, and sadness. For me, clarity is seeking beyond the negative and...

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Fire is an interesting element. It can destroy or it can help restore an ecosystem. The fresh beginning for me is burning the past to make way for growth. New things are about to sprout.

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Harry and Neville kept in touch long after their time at school. They would hang out twice a month. Harry was explaining how he felt his relationship with his wife was having some troubles. Neville was there as a confida...

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Empowerment is authority given to someone to do something. It’s the process of becoming stronger and more confident, especially in controlling one's life and claiming one's rights. This year, I want to focus on the fact ...

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A new year and a new decade for me as I enter the new year as a 40 year old. As I think about 2025 and all the good and bad that has happened, I want to pause and give thanks for whom I have met who also have left us. Th...

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The fourth week of Advent invites us into a quieter kind of waiting—the kind that doesn’t demand answers but opens space for peace to take root. Peace in this season isn’t the absence of conflict or the promise that ever...

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Hey, my name is Scott. I’m 5’9, ginger, average build, 215lbs, blue eyes, 6-inches, and yes the drapes match the curtains. 

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Lee and Dave went on a trip with a group of friends to a cabin in the mountains. When they arrived, Lee and Dave realized they were the last ones. The cabin was spacious and already had a nice warm fire in the fireplace....

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The Candle of Joy

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I’m Paul, in my 40s, 5’9”, bit of a gym buff, ginger, and 185lbs. I do pretty well for myself physically and financially. I like to take trips and visit local bars.

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The Candle of Faith

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My education for 3rd-5th, 9th-10th grades were at a fundamentalist Baptist Christian school and 11th-12th grades at an evangelical non-denominational Christian school. The time spent at the Baptist school, it was impress...

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Sho, a Japanese foreign exchange student, was assigned a family in California. Chris and Jodi have a son named Isaac.

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Three friends were hanging out one night in the city: Kevin, Mike, and Owen. I’m Kevin and this is my story.

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I know it's been a long time since I've journaled, but I just got a new job. I am now working as an assistant to an executive officer. So, I thought I'd tell you about it ... and him.

","url":"https://thedbsquared.com/spirituality/f/dear-journal-i-got-a-new-job","title":"Dear Journal: I Got a New Job","summary":"I know it's been a long time since I've journaled, but I just got a new job. I am now working as an assistant to an executive officer. So, I thought I'd tell you about it ... and him.","date_modified":"2025-12-04T22:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://thedbsquared.com/spirituality/f/taheem-and-henry","html_content":"

Taheem was in his 50s and Henry in his 20s. Taheem was an Arab janitor at Henry’s work. He was very good looking and very hairy. Henry was very athletic and was openly gay.

","url":"https://thedbsquared.com/spirituality/f/taheem-and-henry","title":"Taheem and Henry","summary":"Taheem was in his 50s and Henry in his 20s. Taheem was an Arab janitor at Henry’s work. He was very good looking and very hairy. Henry was very athletic and was openly gay. ","date_modified":"2025-12-01T03:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://thedbsquared.com/spirituality/f/vacation-abroad","html_content":"

I’m Garrett, a senior in college, and wanted to take a vacation to Italy. I’m 196lbs, 5’9, blonde hair, blue eyes. I’m pretty average looking, not muscular or heavy.

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The Invitation to Hope

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Fred has recently married Victor’s mom. Fred, in his early 40s, worked hard out on the farm every day and his body was proof. He stood 6’, 200lbs, naturally tanned from the sun, arms that could squeeze a watermelon to pi...

","url":"https://thedbsquared.com/spirituality/f/the-stepdad","title":"The Stepdad","summary":"Fred has recently married Victor’s mom. Fred, in his early 40s, worked hard out on the farm every day and his body was proof. He stood 6’, 200lbs, naturally tanned from the sun, arms that could squeeze a watermelon to pi...","date_modified":"2025-11-30T04:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://thedbsquared.com/spirituality/f/purposeful-connections","html_content":"

From the time that we are born, we start making connections with people. We start first with our family. And as we get older, we make connections with the people around us in our neighborhood, our school, and our jobs. N...

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I think that it's important to understand that even though Jesus is holy (fully dedicated to God) and is part of the Trinity, he was also human. Can you imagine growing up knowing that you were made for a great purpose a...

","url":"https://thedbsquared.com/spirituality/f/did-jesus-have-doubts-and-fears","title":"Did Jesus Have Doubts and Fears?","summary":"I think that it's important to understand that even though Jesus is holy (fully dedicated to God) and is part of the Trinity, he was also human. Can you imagine growing up knowing that you were made for a great purpose a...","date_modified":"2025-11-22T16:33:44Z"},{"id":"https://thedbsquared.com/spirituality/f/david%E2%80%99s-hot-friend","html_content":"

Here I am all alone at home. Sick. I really hate being sick. Especially when my body has been drained of all energy. My brother David was supposed to be home taking care of me. But per usual, I never knew where he was. M...

","url":"https://thedbsquared.com/spirituality/f/david%E2%80%99s-hot-friend","title":"David’s Hot Friend","summary":"Here I am all alone at home. Sick. I really hate being sick. Especially when my body has been drained of all energy. My brother David was supposed to be home taking care of me. But per usual, I never knew where he was. M...","date_modified":"2025-11-22T04:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://thedbsquared.com/spirituality/f/becoming-ordained","html_content":"

I never thought that something like this would happen to me. The very thing that I thought I did not want to become is very much where I find myself now. So what is that something and how did I get here?

","url":"https://thedbsquared.com/spirituality/f/becoming-ordained","title":"Becoming Ordained","summary":"I never thought that something like this would happen to me. The very thing that I thought I did not want to become is very much where I find myself now. So what is that something and how did I get here?","date_modified":"2025-11-21T18:33:26Z"},{"id":"https://thedbsquared.com/spirituality/f/hotel-concierge","html_content":"

I was working the front desk of a 5-star hotel. A 5’8” athletic built guy walked in wearing grey sweatpants and a black t-shirt. His skin was tan and he had fluffy black hair. He had a short trimmed beard.

","url":"https://thedbsquared.com/spirituality/f/hotel-concierge","title":"Hotel Concierge","summary":"I was working the front desk of a 5-star hotel. A 5’8” athletic built guy walked in wearing grey sweatpants and a black t-shirt. His skin was tan and he had fluffy black hair. He had a short trimmed beard. ","date_modified":"2025-11-19T04:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://thedbsquared.com/spirituality/f/the-college-party","html_content":"

I’ll never forget my first college party. I showed up to the house where everybody had already started having a good time. I was new to the college and really didn’t know a whole lot of people. I went inside and found wh...

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My name is Albert, but my friends call me Al. It wasn't until my freshman year in college that I went on a camping trip. I was used to staying in hotels anytime my family went on vacation. So to paint the picture for you...

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Ever wonder how you got somewhere? Or maybe you've had that experience while driving and for some reason the last 5 minutes of the drive are completely wiped from your memory. I've been wondering how I got where I am tod...

","url":"https://thedbsquared.com/spirituality/f/how-did-i-get-here","title":"How Did I Get Here?","summary":"Ever wonder how you got somewhere? Or maybe you've had that experience while driving and for some reason the last 5 minutes of the drive are completely wiped from your memory. I've been wondering how I got where I am tod...","date_modified":"2025-10-08T20:37:18Z"},{"id":"https://thedbsquared.com/spirituality/f/the-meeting","html_content":"

It was about noon when I decided to head out for the day. I had no plans but needed to get out of the house. It’s lonely all by myself. so I went to the local park and decided to people watch.

","url":"https://thedbsquared.com/spirituality/f/the-meeting","title":"The Meeting","summary":"It was about noon when I decided to head out for the day. I had no plans but needed to get out of the house. It’s lonely all by myself. so I went to the local park and decided to people watch. ","date_modified":"2025-10-03T02:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://thedbsquared.com/spirituality/f/a-name-from-jesus","html_content":"

Over the last several weeks, I have been doing my best to have a morning devotional time before leaving for work. It’s been something I’ve been forcing myself to do because for as long as I can remember, it’s been burned...

","url":"https://thedbsquared.com/spirituality/f/a-name-from-jesus","title":"A Name From Jesus","summary":"Over the last several weeks, I have been doing my best to have a morning devotional time before leaving for work. It’s been something I’ve been forcing myself to do because for as long as I can remember, it’s been burned...","date_modified":"2025-09-13T16:53:15Z"},{"id":"https://thedbsquared.com/spirituality/f/book-1-chapter-3-how-to-win-influence-people","html_content":"

We are not perfect people. Although, I’m sure there are those of us who think we are and that we’re right all the time. I remember a story of a child growing up in a family where it seemed that the parents were perfect. ...

","url":"https://thedbsquared.com/spirituality/f/book-1-chapter-3-how-to-win-influence-people","title":"Book 1 Chapter 3: How to Win Friends & Influence People","summary":"We are not perfect people. Although, I’m sure there are those of us who think we are and that we’re right all the time. I remember a story of a child growing up in a family where it seemed that the parents were perfect. ...","date_modified":"2025-08-31T14:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://thedbsquared.com/spirituality/f/drama-llama","html_content":"

I will be the first to admit that I might be one for drama. Whether starting it or being caught up in it, I’m sure we’ve all been there. So what are some ways to avoid drama?

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Today, I realized I skipped some chapters and going to come back later to my previous post which has been unpolished so that I can flow the way I want. I’m going to do something a little different today which is giving t...

","url":"https://thedbsquared.com/spirituality/f/book-1-chapter-3-how-to-win-friends-influence-people","title":"Book 1 Chapter 3: How to Win Friends & Influence People","summary":"Today, I realized I skipped some chapters and going to come back later to my previous post which has been unpolished so that I can flow the way I want. I’m going to do something a little different today which is giving t...","date_modified":"2025-08-21T10:52:15Z"},{"id":"https://thedbsquared.com/spirituality/f/book-1-chapter-2-how-to-win-influence-people","html_content":"

Do you agree with this statement: The deepest urge in human nature is the desire to be important.

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In 1936, Dale Carnegie wrote the book How to Win Friends & Influence People. Its principles hold true but there could be some tweaks made given this is the 21st century. In this blog, I’m going to share some of the notes...

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I remember a trip to Japan like it was 2005... 20 years ago! Where did the time go? I always said that it took me 20 years to go back that I'd go back in 20. Here we are and that's certainly not going to be happening. An...

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Honestly, being relational can be easy but at the same time be very difficult. It's all about finding a level where you are comfortable. This is about you and how you want to present yourself to others. Don't overthink i...

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