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A Eulogy For The What Ifs We Need To Let Go Of

A Eulogy For The What Ifs We Need To Let Go Of

Lourdes Tabuyan Lourdes Tabuyan
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Your what if can’t save what has already happened. We can only endure pain, accept the truth, live with it, and move on. 

A Story About Release

A Story About Release

Mary Almada Mary Almada
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“You’re an earth person,” said Farrah as she pushed one, two, three needles into the back of my neck.

Release And Begin Again

Release And Begin Again

Marisa Donnelly Marisa Donnelly
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Right now I’m breathing in the hope for tomorrow. I’m exhaling my frustration, my stress, my anxiety. I’m releasing. And beginning again.

The Only Thing You Can Truly Change Is Your Direction

The Only Thing You Can Truly Change Is Your Direction

Marisa Donnelly Marisa Donnelly
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The only thing you can do is put one foot in front of the other, speak positive thoughts into your head, and move towards what feels right.

In 2018, I’m Letting Go Of What Is Not Meant For Me

In 2018, I’m Letting Go Of What Is Not Meant For Me

Marisa Donnelly Marisa Donnelly
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This year, I’m letting go of people, of things, of feelings, of thoughts that aren’t mine to keep. That aren’t bringing me hope. That aren’t pushing me to be a better person or inspiring me to stand after I’ve fallen down.

Releasing Is Not Synonymous With Giving Up

Releasing Is Not Synonymous With Giving Up

Marisa Donnelly Marisa Donnelly
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Releasing is not synonymous with giving up. Releasing is space, new beginnings, and hope.

Art Is A Release

Art Is A Release

Dawn Martinez
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Art has become my catharsis. A piece of my soul that you can freely touch.

How To Prosper In Your God Given Strength In 3 Easy Steps

How To Prosper In Your God Given Strength In 3 Easy Steps

Christy Johnson Christy Johnson
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Recognize. Repent. Release.

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