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Surrender to the Love Inside You
Seeking control can be a way of turning your back on your own magnificence.
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Heather Havrilesky
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'My Boyfriend Is Abandoning Our Plans and I'm So Sad and Angry!'
Your desire for control is blocking your view.
Sep 25
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Heather Havrilesky
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‘How Do I Get Over Coming in Second Place?’
Rejection teaches you how to please yourself.
Sep 21
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Heather Havrilesky
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Shame is a Side Effect of Desire
When everything feels embarrassing, sometimes it's just a sign that you're prioritizing joy, maybe for the first time ever.
Sep 18
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Heather Havrilesky
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'He Told Me I Was Too Much!'
Never let a robot blame you for how numb he is.
Sep 13
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Heather Havrilesky
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Be Good to Your Spark
When it comes to cultivating passion, only *you* can choose your best path forward.
Sep 11
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Heather Havrilesky
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'How Do You Know When Your Art Is Good?'
You don't. Uncertainty is what keeps you moving, inventing, and feeling everything.
Sep 6
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Heather Havrilesky
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Love Shouldn't Feel Bad
Forget the red flags and pay attention to how you feel.
Sep 4
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Heather Havrilesky
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Love Shouldn't Feel Bad
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August 2023
'My Husband Doesn't Understand a Word I Say!'
Someone in this picture wants control and safety more than they want honest connection.
Aug 30
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Heather Havrilesky
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'Can I Claw Back What I've Lost?'
Clawing is your super power.
Aug 28
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Heather Havrilesky
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You Think You're Not That Ambitious. Are You Dead Wrong About That?
The surest sign that you’re incredibly ambitious is a complete and total lack of ambition on all fronts.
Aug 23
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Heather Havrilesky
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You Think You're Not That Ambitious. Are You Dead Wrong About That?
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'My Best Friend's Partner Made Him Dump Me!'
Don't let your pain block you from the wisdom you've gained from this friendship.
Aug 21
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Heather Havrilesky
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