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Deep Roots

The choices is not made in theory, for to grow deep roots requires action, courage, love, commitment. The daily alarm that goes off too early but reminds us of greater goals than sleep. Showing up and showing compassion, especially when … Continue reading →

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Perfection in Hopes of Protection

Mothers and daughters often share a complicated relationship with hair. The desire for neatness can cause pain while expressing care. When I was young, I would protest when my Filipina mother curled my hair. It made her so frustrated that … Continue reading →

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A Friend’s Steady Love

In middle school, Megan would draw cartoons of the boys I had crushes on and pass them to me in the hallway. In college, she answered my middle-of-the-night phone calls from 400 miles away. Now, she makes me laugh while … Continue reading →

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Passion

But I have this passion for it because I’ve lived it …

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Courage

For me, courage is what you do with the things that may seem small but are the core principles and values that you hold,”   Positively Purging-I welcome your feedbacks in the comments and your likes and passing the real … Continue reading →

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