Author: Raine Amalya
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What’s New for 2024?
Hello, Quwhits friends and followers. As 2023 comes to an end. We have much to be grateful for as we reflect on the past year—new jobs, friends, loved ones, perhaps. I also know that for some, we also suffered losses—loved ones, friends, and employment. At year-end, it is customary to make resolutions. And while I…
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In The End, Please Break My Walls, Love Me (Song)
Verse 1 I’ve been full of doubt And I’ve been crying out Running around the same mountain Nothing’s working out I want to hold my head and shout ‘ But I just sit here in the silence But you look past it all You break down my walls Chorus Oh, Oh, you see through it…
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Finding Light at the Edge of the Dark Forest
Once, a young woman lived alone near the edge of a forest. She took the same path from her house to the forest each day. There, she planted a small garden, and what her garden did not provide, the forest gave her freely. And though each day was much the same, she lived quite a…
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How to Embrace the Awkward Silence of Mother’s Day
As Mother’s Day is here, I know it is challenging for us mothers who have lost our loved ones. For the mothers who have lost an only child, I know your loss all too well. It is the new normal that I have been living with since 2015. It is a life I never expected…
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When Your Life Starts Feeling Like A Free Fall
So, what happens when your life starts feeling like a free fall? Last night, after putting the final touches to my latest blog post, a song about laying down doubts, this question suddenly came to mind. For some, the idea might sound like a terrifying experience. But to others, it can be the most liberating…
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Don’t Stand On The Outside Lay Down All Doubts
Here I am Once again I’m standing on the outside Looking in And wondering if today could be that day The sun will shine, and the breeze will blow my way. Oh, doubt, no doubt, don’t hold me back today. Oh, why am I always on the outside Oh, why can’t I cast away my…
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So You Took A Minute Of Encouragement – What Now
I don’t know about you, but I’ve had my fair share of setbacks lately. A couple of months ago, I lost my job and a couple of days ago was the anniversary of my daughter’s passing. Suffice it to say, not the most fabulous timing in the world. Although I believe in the fabric of…
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Flickering Light Burn Bright
In the silence, in the glooming. When I’m lost in my despair. And the burning flame inside me Tis a flickering light of air. Oh, where can I find you? Are you even there? Where can I find you? Or can you find me here? In the silence in the glooming I’m so lost in…
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Finding Courage: Being Confident In The Person I Am
Hello Again, everyone! Last time, in the Courage series, we discussed wearing masks. We also discussed how we could unveil them with courage. Next, in the Courage series, I want us to discuss finding courage, gaining strength, and being confident in the person I am. Finding Courage In A Grain Of Sand During my meditation…
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Finding Courage: How To Unveil The Masks We Wear
Happy New Year, everyone! I want to start the year with a new series called the Courage series. I know that many of you like to make new year resolutions. Some may want to lose weight, save money, pay off debt, start a new job, quit an old job, and the list goes on and…
