In Between Timing and Distractions
As I write each day, it feels like I’m shedding layers and adding new ones as I hear feedback on what I am writing. There is a constant tug and pull we feel from external…
My Journey
Author: Ana G.
My Journey
Timing
When the world is going through so much, it’s hard for me to focus on myself and continue with my project. Once I started thinking about it more, maybe it took a move to a…
My Journey
In Between Barriers and Timing
Yesterday, I saw the news on social media about the explosion in Beirut, minutes after it happened. I watched and rewatched the videos trying to understand what I was viewing since it was too early…
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Barriers
Looking back, I can see I felt it was easier to put up barriers and hide bits and pieces of me away. In some cases, I would do it to avoid something I didn’t want…
My Journey
In Between Duality and Barriers
After two posts, I’ve heard a lot of feedback and support for my journey. It feels like a lot of energy and love coming at me, though a little overwhelming at the same time. I’m…
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Duality
As a Greek American, I am continually balancing two strong national identities. On the one side, I am, in many ways, proud to be an American. On another, I find myself trying to hide that…
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In Between Embracing and Duality
This will be harder than I thought, but not in the way I expected it. I woke up today, mentally pulled in many directions. Now that I am tearing down my barriers and sharing, the…
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Embracing
A hug is so familiar that sometimes it happens without notice. Whether used as a greeting, an act of love, a happy moment between friends, security or assurance, or used to solidify a departure, it’s…
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The Journey
Setting Expectations Every day, I will be writing from a variety of topics. I don’t know what each post’s subject will be for each day, but I’ve written a long list that I’ve self-reflected and…
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Prelude
It’s the first of August and eight days until my 40th birthday. This year has been entirely mental, and July ended in spectacular fashion, so to not be outdone by the events that preceded it.…