The Sisu Way (2024)

14/04/2024

The remarkable thing is, we have a choice in every moment regarding the attitude we will embrace.

We can’t always control external events. Attempting to do so leads to suffering do to the distance between expectations and reality. What we get to do is control our attitude and effort, regardless of the circumstances. We always have the opportunity to choose happiness for ourselves.

Life is hard enough. No need to bully ourselves while we are at it.
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𝘎𝘙𝘐𝘛 • 𝘊𝘏𝘈𝘙𝘈𝘊𝘛𝘌𝘙 • 𝘎𝘙𝘈𝘛𝘐𝘛𝘜𝘋𝘌 • 𝘚𝘌𝘙𝘝𝘐𝘊𝘌
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12/04/2024

What does it mean to have power over your mind? Some consider that having power over our thoughts is the greatest power we have, but what does that mean? Where does it start?

The answers may be subjective, but I believe it starts with an agreement we all have to make with ourselves. We have to agree and accept, that some things are in our control, and some things are not.

Most of the resentment and suffering we create is attached to us thinking that we can control things we can’t. It’s the distance between expectation and reality, resentment and acceptance. Life is too awesome to tolerate being resentful.

Bring your thoughts to things that you get to control, what matters, and gratitude. Watch how quickly your reality improves. You get to choose your happiness while you have the time.
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𝘎𝘙𝘐𝘛 • 𝘊𝘏𝘈𝘙𝘈𝘊𝘛𝘌𝘙 • 𝘎𝘙𝘈𝘛𝘐𝘛𝘜𝘋𝘌 • 𝘚𝘌𝘙𝘝𝘐𝘊𝘌
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11/04/2024

In case anyone is looking for a life philosophy flowchart, here you go.

It’s not that hard right? But somehow this rule is violated often. I think a lot of things would be better if we all followed this golden rule: Don’t be a dick.

On a more serious note, I know there are people out there hurting and their internal grief and suffering CAN manifest itself to make it appear they are violating the golden rule. Remember not to return this violation with another violation. These folks might need more love than you know.
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𝘎𝘙𝘐𝘛 • 𝘊𝘏𝘈𝘙𝘈𝘊𝘛𝘌𝘙 • 𝘎𝘙𝘈𝘛𝘐𝘛𝘜𝘋𝘌 • 𝘚𝘌𝘙𝘝𝘐𝘊𝘌
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08/12/2023

You can never underestimate the amount of heavy things people can carry, often in secret and behind a smile. It may be you I’m talking about. For this mile, move without mental resistance. Move toward a kind thought. Move toward forgiveness. Move with gratitude.

When you replace fear, guilt, pessimism, or any negative thought with gratitude, your whole world changes.

No one we meet will bully us like our own thoughts. The judgements we pass on ourselves, negative self-talk, pressure to rush, weird rules we set, comparisons we make, memories of the past we define our present on, fear of our imaginative future, constant worry, and self-destructive thoughts that all try to trick you into believing the problem is out there. These are all just thoughts that we don’t have to believe or attach ourselves to. Life presents challenges, we don’t need to make it harder on ourselves and miss out on the beauty that’s all around us.

challenge within the challenge is:
To complete your mile without any mental resistance, complaining, self-judgement. Move with and towards the kindest thought possible. Be present and enjoy what you are able to do. Grateful thoughts only.

Much love,

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𝘎𝘙𝘐𝘛 • 𝘊𝘏𝘈𝘙𝘈𝘊𝘛𝘌𝘙 • 𝘎𝘙𝘈𝘛𝘐𝘛𝘜𝘋𝘌 • 𝘚𝘌𝘙𝘝𝘐𝘊𝘌
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03/12/2023

We don’t need to always feel rushed or exhausted. Life is too beautiful and the opportunities are endless.

We can’t let the feeling of being in a rush blind us from the miracles all around us right this very moment.

Sometimes you need to be still in order to move forward, to be present, and present yourself in a healthy way.

Exhaustion is not a status symbol. Work hard for yourself and your inner peace silly!
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𝘎𝘙𝘐𝘛 • 𝘊𝘏𝘈𝘙𝘈𝘊𝘛𝘌𝘙 • 𝘎𝘙𝘈𝘛𝘐𝘛𝘜𝘋𝘌 • 𝘚𝘌𝘙𝘝𝘐𝘊𝘌
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29/11/2023

One mile might not seem very much for some, but that’s not what this is about. The Character Mile is about resilience, gratitude, connection, commitment, and a daily reminder that Health is Wealth and Movement is a Gift.

Some will find the challenge in the distance, some will find it in the weather, some in the physicality, some in the challenge of getting it done everyday, but this is not just a physical challenge. This about character building. It’s about finding the opportunities in every situation. Strength is a Choice and there is nothing in front of you that is stronger than what is inside you. Now let’s move, together.

If this interests you and you want to be challenged and challenge yourself, comment below so we can keep each other accountable! Tag someone you want to join! No judgements. Just movement.

Welcome to the celebration we call, The Character Mile!
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𝘎𝘙𝘐𝘛 • 𝘊𝘏𝘈𝘙𝘈𝘊𝘛𝘌𝘙 • 𝘎𝘙𝘈𝘛𝘐𝘛𝘜𝘋𝘌 • 𝘚𝘌𝘙𝘝𝘐𝘊𝘌
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16/11/2023

Life is a gift, but it’s not under any obligation to give us what we expect. It doesn’t owe us anything. When you look closely, it’s not life that hurts us, it’s when things happen that are outside of our expectations of it’s supposed to go. It’s our own expectations that cause us grief.

Things happen. We get to choose to accept or resent it. Choosing to accept, observing what is, learning, leads to growth and appreciation. Choosing to resent leads to frustration, bitterness, resentment, and suffering.

You’re not a victim. Life is how we choose it to be.
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𝘎𝘙𝘐𝘛 • 𝘊𝘏𝘈𝘙𝘈𝘊𝘛𝘌𝘙 • 𝘎𝘙𝘈𝘛𝘐𝘛𝘜𝘋𝘌 • 𝘚𝘌𝘙𝘝𝘐𝘊𝘌
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14/11/2023

Kindness is not a sign of weakness, it’s a sign of strength. It takes courage to be kind to others despite the pain you may be quietly bearing.

When you are kind, you may be loaning someone enough strength to help them carry what they are quietly going through. You never know, it might even help you with yours.

Never underestimate the power of kindness. Even the smallest act can make a huge difference to someone.

Secret tip: Be kind and forgiving to yourself too. 😉

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𝘎𝘙𝘐𝘛 | 𝘊𝘏𝘈𝘙𝘈𝘊𝘛𝘌𝘙 | 𝘎𝘙𝘈𝘛𝘐𝘛𝘜𝘋𝘌 | 𝘚𝘌𝘙𝘝𝘐𝘊𝘌
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13/11/2023

One of our biggest battles…
When things outside your control happen, the only thing in your power is your attitude toward it; you can either accept it or resent it.

The distance between our expectations of how it is supposed to go and reality can cause us to suffer. Be mindful you are powerful enough to control of that gap. You don’t have to suffer repeatedly. Suffering, like strength, is a choice.

Remember, it's not what happens to you, but how you react that matters.
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𝘎𝘙𝘐𝘛 • 𝘊𝘏𝘈𝘙𝘈𝘊𝘛𝘌𝘙 • 𝘎𝘙𝘈𝘛𝘐𝘛𝘜𝘋𝘌 • 𝘚𝘌𝘙𝘝𝘐𝘊𝘌
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03/08/2023

How do you want to spend the time you have?

I think we can agree that some things happen that are beyond our control and outside of the way we expect things to go. When that happens we have two choices: We can accept it or resent it. It’s my hope that your self-awareness improves after reading this and you choose acceptance more often than resentment.

You deserve to see things as they are and to live without resentment. It feels better. Living with resentment is how you rob yourself of enjoyment, and you deserve to enjoy your life. Life is a miracle and you don’t know when the ride is over. So let go of the addiction to suffering so you don’t miss out on the beauty all around you.
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𝘎𝘙𝘐𝘛 • 𝘊𝘏𝘈𝘙𝘈𝘊𝘛𝘌𝘙 • 𝘎𝘙𝘈𝘛𝘐𝘛𝘜𝘋𝘌 • 𝘚𝘌𝘙𝘝𝘐𝘊𝘌
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31/07/2023

Sharing this is a reminder that you are powerful. Life is a cycle of pushing, falling, and rising. It’s this cycle and your ability to rise that shows you who you are. We are what we have overcome.

Don’t forget to love (and forgive) yourself, let go of resentment, embrace all your opportunities, and live with gratitude. Let your cycle be one of growth.

Each new chapter of our lives request an old part of us to fall and a new part of us to rise. -Jenna Galbut
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𝘎𝘙𝘐𝘛 • 𝘊𝘏𝘈𝘙𝘈𝘊𝘛𝘌𝘙 • 𝘎𝘙𝘈𝘛𝘐𝘛𝘜𝘋𝘌 • 𝘚𝘌𝘙𝘝𝘐𝘊𝘌
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29/07/2023

There is no greater challenge in life than the battles within ourselves. I know you feel it. You may be in a battle right now, quietly, within a chamber of your soul. It’s the kind of perpetual battle that no one may know about, yet its invisibility is felt heavily by you.

Know that while these battles are your own to face, and they are difficult, you are not alone. And most importantly, don’t forget, you are a powerful bad ass with an unconquerable soul. You got this.

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𝘎𝘙𝘐𝘛 • 𝘊𝘏𝘈𝘙𝘈𝘊𝘛𝘌𝘙 • 𝘎𝘙𝘈𝘛𝘐𝘛𝘜𝘋𝘌 • 𝘚𝘌𝘙𝘝𝘐𝘊𝘌
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27/06/2023

It’s been a while since I recorded an episode. Honored to have been part of this one. Vulnerability is Strength and we are not our resumes. We are what we have overcome.
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Episode 46: Scott McGee

In this episode, we interview Lt. Scott McGee. Scott describes himself as a “professional good guy” and practitioner of The Sisu Way. Though typically difficult to define in English, Sisu is a Finnish word that describes someone who possesses strength and determination in the face of adversity, persistence, hope, grit, an unbeatable mindset full of courage, tenacity, resilience, will power, triumph and an unconquerable soul.

With almost twenty years of service, Scott has worked different roles including patrol, community affairs, special operations, criminal investigations, and is a wellness instructor for his department. He discusses difficult critical incidents that he has encountered on the job, as well as personal struggles with his family.

You can follow Scott at or on Instagram, or check out his podcast called The Sisu Way on all major streaming platforms.

You can access The Staff Assistant Podcast on Apple, Spotify, Audible or Google Podcasts.
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26/06/2023

At some point in your childhood, you and your friends went outside to play for the last time, and nobody knew it. There was a time you hugged your mom for the last time, dropped your kids off at school for the last time, talked to your dad for the last time, played that sport for the last time, kissed your loved one for the last time. The list goes on…

The last times that we are unaware of are all around us. Don’t forget, there is a last time for everything. The thing is, you won’t even know it’s the last time until there are no more times. So while you have the times, remember there are only so many of them, so savor them. Because when they are gone, you will yearn for just one more.

Live beautifully on purpose, here and now.
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𝘎𝘙𝘐𝘛 • 𝘊𝘏𝘈𝘙𝘈𝘊𝘛𝘌𝘙 • 𝘎𝘙𝘈𝘛𝘐𝘛𝘜𝘋𝘌 • 𝘚𝘌𝘙𝘝𝘐𝘊𝘌
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25/06/2023

In case you forgot where your power resides. Life is a do-it-yourself project and you are more powerful than you think.

No one is a passive victim to their reality. Your haters may not want you to, but stop messing around and claim your power. Time to get to work. It’s up to you.
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𝘎𝘙𝘐𝘛 • 𝘊𝘏𝘈𝘙𝘈𝘊𝘛𝘌𝘙 • 𝘎𝘙𝘈𝘛𝘐𝘛𝘜𝘋𝘌 • 𝘚𝘌𝘙𝘝𝘐𝘊𝘌
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27/12/2022

When you replace fear, guilt, pessimism, or any negative thought with gratitude, your whole world changes.

No one we meet will bully us like our own thoughts. The judgements we pass on ourselves, negative self-talk, pressure to rush, weird rules we set, comparisons we make, memories of the past we define our present on, fear of our imaginative future, constant worry, and self-destructive thoughts that all try to trick you into believing the problem is out there. These are all just thoughts that we don’t have to believe or attach ourselves to. Life presents challenges, we don’t need to make it harder on ourselves and miss out on the beauty that’s all around us.

challenge within the challenge #2 is:
To complete your mile without any mental resistance, complaining, self-judgement. Move with and towards the kindest thought possible. Be present and enjoy what you are able to do. Grateful thoughts only.

Much love,

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𝘎𝘙𝘐𝘛 • 𝘊𝘏𝘈𝘙𝘈𝘊𝘛𝘌𝘙 • 𝘎𝘙𝘈𝘛𝘐𝘛𝘜𝘋𝘌 • 𝘚𝘌𝘙𝘝𝘐𝘊𝘌
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Inspiration from .katie

19/12/2022

Life can and will be challenging. This is unavoidable. Sometimes the challenges can make you feel like you’re underwater. Sometimes you may feel like the challenges are beyond what you are willing to cope with. This is okay.

But, it’s the next part that matters. Just because you are challenged and struggling, does not mean you are defeated. Your circumstances don’t control you. You do. Remember how far you’ve come and how powerful you are. That strength remains while the challenges flow away.
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𝘎𝘙𝘐𝘛 • 𝘊𝘏𝘈𝘙𝘈𝘊𝘛𝘌𝘙 • 𝘎𝘙𝘈𝘛𝘐𝘛𝘜𝘋𝘌 • 𝘚𝘌𝘙𝘝𝘐𝘊𝘌
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16/12/2022

They say it’s not the load that breaks you down, it’s the way you carry it. Our inner strength is what allows us to bear weight and keep moving forward. Each of us is carrying something heavy in our daily lives and sometimes you don’t feel the weight of what you’ve been carrying until you feel the weight of its release.

Challenge within the Challenge #1:
Pick up something heavy that speaks to you and carry it with you on your mile. Share it with someone if it helps. This is a we thing. Pick anything from a kettlebell, a baby, a dumbbell, whatever you want, as long as you are mindful not to let it mentally bully you and you appreciate the power of deciding to put it down.

Strength is a choice,
Scott McGee]
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𝘎𝘙𝘐𝘛 • 𝘊𝘏𝘈𝘙𝘈𝘊𝘛𝘌𝘙 • 𝘎𝘙𝘈𝘛𝘐𝘛𝘜𝘋𝘌 • 𝘚𝘌𝘙𝘝𝘐𝘊𝘌
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Scott McGee]

14/12/2022

Is pretending to be okay your thing? This post is for you.

When was the last time you were asked how you are doing, and felt the person asking really meant it? When was the last time you asked someone how they were doing and truly meant it? Additionally, when was the last time you answer honestly?

We know life is hard and that our stories are unique, but suffering is universal. Knowing life is hard, actually asking someone how they are doing and recognizing their perspective with empathy might just make their experience a lot better. Isn’t that worth it? It doesn’t take much but it means a lot. You never k know what quiet battle someone is going through.

Challenge: Reach out to someone and with purpose and intention, ask them how they are doing. Listen to learn, not to reply. You never know how powerful that gesture could be.
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𝘎𝘙𝘐𝘛 • 𝘊𝘏𝘈𝘙𝘈𝘊𝘛𝘌𝘙 • 𝘎𝘙𝘈𝘛𝘐𝘛𝘜𝘋𝘌 • 𝘚𝘌𝘙𝘝𝘐𝘊𝘌
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03/12/2022

Our focus is often on the things that went wrong. Practicing gratitude is an opportunity to think about what went right.

You don’t have to be a negative person. Don’t allow the seductive nature of pessimism to make you mentally bully yourself.

Gratitude gives you back the power over your life. You can choose, through positive emotions, to undo the effects of negative emotions.

Everything is an opportunity. See the good.
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𝘎𝘙𝘐𝘛 • 𝘊𝘏𝘈𝘙𝘈𝘊𝘛𝘌𝘙 • 𝘎𝘙𝘈𝘛𝘐𝘛𝘜𝘋𝘌 • 𝘚𝘌𝘙𝘝𝘐𝘊𝘌
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02/12/2022

The Character Mile is more than just completing a mile every day during December. It is not about what the clock says, any rules, what you used to be able to do, what you can’t do, or any other tool or misplaced rationalization you use to pass judgement on yourself.

This is about now and being mindful that what you get to do is a gift, that health is the greatest wealth, that your environment is beautiful if you take a moment to actually look. There are miracles all around us and we have the opportunity to celebrate our ability to move with gratitude.

Move without resistance toward the kindest thought involved with the action. - Byron Katie
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𝘎𝘙𝘐𝘛 • 𝘊𝘏𝘈𝘙𝘈𝘊𝘛𝘌𝘙 • 𝘎𝘙𝘈𝘛𝘐𝘛𝘜𝘋𝘌 • 𝘚𝘌𝘙𝘝𝘐𝘊𝘌
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30/11/2022

Anyone game?
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One mile might not seem very much for some, but that’s not what this is about. is about resilience, gratitude, connection, commitment, and a daily reminder that Health is Wealth and Movement is a Gift.

Some will find the challenge in the distance, some will find it in the weather, some in the physicality, some in the challenge of getting it done everyday, but this is not just a physical challenge. This about character building. It’s about finding the opportunities in every situation. Strength is a Choice and there is nothing in front of you that is stronger than what is inside you. Now let’s move, together.

If this interests you and you want to be challenged and challenge yourself, comment below so we can keep each other accountable! Tag someone you want to join! It’s a we thing not a me thing.

Welcome to the celebration we call, The Character Mile!
♥️

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𝘎𝘙𝘐𝘛 • 𝘊𝘏𝘈𝘙𝘈𝘊𝘛𝘌𝘙 • 𝘎𝘙𝘈𝘛𝘐𝘛𝘜𝘋𝘌 • 𝘚𝘌𝘙𝘝𝘐𝘊𝘌
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29/11/2022

We all make agreements with ourselves and how we process living. If you look within, you’ll see that some of our own agreements drain our emotional energy, place limitations on ourselves, and can create undo suffering.

The good news is we also have the ability to free ourselves from negative thoughts about external events occurring within our life! These can help protect your internal happiness from external circumstances.

Anyone else read by Don Miguel Ruiz]? Which agreement resonates with you?
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𝘎𝘙𝘐𝘛 • 𝘊𝘏𝘈𝘙𝘈𝘊𝘛𝘌𝘙 • 𝘎𝘙𝘈𝘛𝘐𝘛𝘜𝘋𝘌 • 𝘚𝘌𝘙𝘝𝘐𝘊𝘌
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Don Miguel Ruiz]

29/11/2022

This is your opportunity and you don’t have time to waste being a grumpy pants, complaining, searching for problems, moving too fast to enjoy yourself, and polluting the everyday gifts you have.
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𝘎𝘙𝘐𝘛 • 𝘊𝘏𝘈𝘙𝘈𝘊𝘛𝘌𝘙 • 𝘎𝘙𝘈𝘛𝘐𝘛𝘜𝘋𝘌 • 𝘚𝘌𝘙𝘝𝘐𝘊𝘌
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29/11/2022

Anyone feel that constant state of hurry? Like we are moving too fast to really be able to catch up with ourselves. If so, this note is for you.

Don’t forget to slow down to move fast. Without it all you take away from the now is stress on stress, and that pollutes the miracles all around us.

Don’t forget to enjoy your day.
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𝘎𝘙𝘐𝘛 • 𝘊𝘏𝘈𝘙𝘈𝘊𝘛𝘌𝘙 • 𝘎𝘙𝘈𝘛𝘐𝘛𝘜𝘋𝘌 • 𝘚𝘌𝘙𝘝𝘐𝘊𝘌
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05/08/2022

The biggest battle we face is not us vs the world, the biggest battle we face is the battle in our mind. It’s against ourselves.

It takes a special kind of strength to not only fight those inner demons, but to come out victorious. We are all in our own battle that no one knows about, and it takes strength to suit up time after time. Just know, the person you are now, is a seasoned warrior.

And don’t forget, you will not always win, but there is strength in learning to recover. Everything is an opportunity. Be unconquerable.
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𝘎𝘙𝘐𝘛 • 𝘊𝘏𝘈𝘙𝘈𝘊𝘛𝘌𝘙 • 𝘎𝘙𝘈𝘛𝘐𝘛𝘜𝘋𝘌 • 𝘚𝘌𝘙𝘝𝘐𝘊𝘌
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03/08/2022

Anyone relate?
This doesn’t mean I don’t have love for them. It’s just, I have been broken open and beautiful things happen when I distance myself from negativity and those who create it. I like my happy and that is worth protecting.

Remember, some people will hate you because your loving spirit irritates their demons. This isn’t your problem nor should it pollute your inner peace. Stay kind and committed to love and compassion. Not everyone deserves you.
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𝘎𝘙𝘐𝘛 • 𝘊𝘏𝘈𝘙𝘈𝘊𝘛𝘌𝘙 • 𝘎𝘙𝘈𝘛𝘐𝘛𝘜𝘋𝘌 • 𝘚𝘌𝘙𝘝𝘐𝘊𝘌
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02/08/2022

We are not passive victims to our reality. We all play a part in our pain. The key is having awareness of your strength and choosing not to suffer.

Things happen. It’s up to us to choose to accept or resent it.
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𝘎𝘙𝘐𝘛 • 𝘊𝘏𝘈𝘙𝘈𝘊𝘛𝘌𝘙 • 𝘎𝘙𝘈𝘛𝘐𝘛𝘜𝘋𝘌 • 𝘚𝘌𝘙𝘝𝘐𝘊𝘌
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25/05/2022

Today’s Inspirational Quote of the Day: Don’t be a dick.

Drop a 🙌 if you agree with this! It’s not that hard right? But somehow this rule is violated often.

On a more serious note, I know there are people out there hurting and their internal grief and suffering CAN manifest itself to make it appear they are violating Rule #1. Remember not to return this violation with another violation. These folks might need more love than you know.

Much love to all you kind, patient, and understanding humans.
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𝘎𝘙𝘐𝘛 • 𝘊𝘏𝘈𝘙𝘈𝘊𝘛𝘌𝘙 • 𝘎𝘙𝘈𝘛𝘐𝘛𝘜𝘋𝘌 • 𝘚𝘌𝘙𝘝𝘐𝘊𝘌
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24/05/2022

When something happens, the only thing in your power is your attitude toward it; you can either accept it or resent it. -Epictetus

When those things outside of our control happens, and there is some sting to it, we have choices as well. If we focus on the pain, we suffer. But if we choose to focus on the lesson, we grow.

Everything is an opportunity.
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𝘎𝘙𝘐𝘛 • 𝘊𝘏𝘈𝘙𝘈𝘊𝘛𝘌𝘙 • 𝘎𝘙𝘈𝘛𝘐𝘛𝘜𝘋𝘌 • 𝘚𝘌𝘙𝘝𝘐𝘊𝘌
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