Category: self-improvement
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Reflections on Reading: Two Years of Books
Books shape us, offering windows into worlds and mirrors to our minds. Over two years, my eclectic reading—history, philosophy, sociology—has… READ MORE
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2024 Year-End Update: Reflecting on a Year of Blogging
Reflecting on a year of growth, experimentation, and connection, this post revisits blogging highlights, lessons learned, and plans for the… READ MORE
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Testing the Path to Joy: Encouragement for My Transgender Child
A father’s heartfelt letter to his transgender daughter, reflecting on past conversations about happiness, transitioning, and finding enduring joy through… READ MORE
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A Christian Reflection on Marriage, Divorce, and Compassionate Support
Marriage and divorce both shape us profoundly, revealing our strengths and vulnerabilities. This journey—whether of commitment, separation, or renewal—invites us… READ MORE
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Bad Bosses
Bad bosses damage careers and organizations by mismanaging teams, distorting truth, and blocking progress. Their actions—taking credit, blaming others, or… READ MORE
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A Father’s Reflection on His Shortcomings
I’ve come to realize that my love for you was often buried under mistakes I made as a father—yelling, absence,… READ MORE
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Quote of the week
“Learning to think conscientiously for oneself is on of the most important intellectual responsibilities in life. …carefully listen and learn strive toward being a mature thinker and a well-adjusted and gracious person.”
~ Kenneth R. Samples
Treasures of the Elysian Fields
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Exploring philosophy, science, culture, and faith, this blog invites readers to think deeply, question assumptions, and grow toward wisdom. With reflections that weave together reason, imagination, and lived experience, it seeks not easy answers but a more thoughtful way of engaging the world—and our responsibility within it.
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The quotes and references shared here are for reflection, not blanket endorsement. I invite you to take each idea on its own merits—letting it spark thought, even if you disagree with the source.
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