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Seeing everything is a gift and a curse.

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Nov 23

Dancing with your most fantastical desires feels foolish. Do it anyway.

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Nov 21

The truth will set you free.

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Nov 18

Don't get trapped in emotional mazes while ignoring how tired and pessimistic you feel.

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Nov 15

Learn to romanticize where you are.

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Nov 10

Hearts are slow.

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Nov 7

When you accept your contradictory, conflicted self, you make room for love.

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Nov 2

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