Author: Raine Amalya
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Directionally Challenged: How To Find My Way Back
Do you know of someone who often confuses left and right directions? Or perhaps that someone is you? Do you have trouble distinguishing your left from your right? Now before everyone gets upset, right-left confusion is a real thing. Some people have trouble distinguishing left from right, particularly in time pressure situations. How do I…
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Quiet Whispers To Uplift Your Soul– Just Flow (Song)
Have you ever been lost? Ever been weak? Ever been broken to the point You just can’t speak? Or felt so defeated. And you want to give in. The tears that you’ve cried have dried You sigh, I just can’t win Just say, blow, blow, Spirit blow. Blow, Let your Spirit blow. Flow, flow Oh,…
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The Pledge: Fulfilling Promises Made To You (Part Two)
Maya, sensing that the mood was already sour, suggested that we go kayaking instead. Grateful for the interruption, I hastily agreed. So the four of us packed up our bags and went to the kayaking site. I could feel Fen glowering at me the entire time and tried my best to ignore it. We decide…
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Celeste And The Kindred Awakening (Book One)
Chapter Three Celeste told Carine and Morgan the incredulous story of how she woke up but could not move her physical body. She shared her most intimate thoughts of how she thought she died and how it impacted her at that moment. Just as she was about to share the best part, Carine chimes in…
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Route Recalculating: When You Need A New Path
So, I’m going somewhere new. I’m excited, so I get all dressed up, get in my car, turn on the navigation system, type in the directions to my destination, and am on my way. I even turn up the music and belt out a few tunes (off-key or not). Who cares, right? Things haven’t been…
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Celeste And The Kindred Awakening (Book One)
Chapter Two Celeste knelt at her bedside, just as she did earlier. As she stared at herself lying on the bed sleeping. She couldn’t help but notice how peaceful she looked. She suddenly thought, “death seemed peaceful.” Celeste did not want to give in just yet. So she climbed back into bed, hoping to make…
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Celeste And The Kindred Awakening (Book One)
Chapter One Celeste crossed her arm over her eyes, hoping to squeeze a few minutes more of sleep before waking up to face the day. Then she remembered that it was Saturday and she was in for a lazy, relaxing day at home. She could feel the rays of the sun streaking through the slits…
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When Your Tech Betrays You: Need A Locksmith, Anyone?
Does anyone have one of those keyless door locks? You know the ones that you key in your code, and the door unlocks for you? Great tech, isn’t it? I think that it is just wonderful. I am a gadget person. I love tech. Any gadget that could get me there faster, more efficiently, sign…
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The Anniversary Series: Does Everything Get Better With Time?
We’ve all heard the adages “time heals,” “things will get better, or “it just takes time.” When dealing with the loss of a child, an only child, I might add, I sometimes asked if everything gets better with time? Six years ago, today, I lost my only child to suicide. Lyssa showed no signs and…
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Lost My Child To Suicide: Suicidal? I Think Not
Part One – Not Suicidal Losing Lyssa less than one year earlier (at that time), I had difficulty adjusting to my “new normal.” Returning to work within one week of Lyssa’s death seemed like a good idea at the time. Upon reflection, my return was more about not wanting to burden others than my readiness…