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The idea of a woman submitting to a man is something that often causes arguments and can be misunderstood in today’s world. Many people think it means being less important or losing independence. But in a healthy, loving relationship, submission can mean being willing to compromise, putting the relationship first, and working together with your partner. It’s not about losing who you are, but creating a situation where both people feel appreciated and build common goals. In a

In The Shawshank Redemption (1994), Andy Dufresne (Tim Robbins) expresses to Ellis "Red" Redding (Morgan Freeman) a sentiment that captures the essence of the film's theme: the importance of choosing a life filled with purpose and activity over one of passive resignation. I can't count the number of times I've evaluated my life and decided change was in order. Sometimes it was a change in me; other times, it was my situation. The reasons varied as much as the alterations. Al

October 30, 1999 For as long as I can recall, my siblings and I have been told we should write a book about our lives and our family dynamic. We swear we are going to, but life is for living, so we continue to follow our happiness instead. It took me much longer, than my sisters, to understand that pursuing my own happiness isn't selfish; it's necessary. (I hope one day my brother will understand that too and figure out how to stop running from the past to finding happines

July 16, 2026 All I live for is laughter, love and peace. I've never cared a bit for what money can buy because not one of those three things are on a store shelf. Today my world was rocked with a test result showing cancerous cells. Honestly, all things being equal, I should have seen something coming. It seems like the minute the shitstorm settles, something throws off the balance again. I won't say I'm not angry, scared and sad but I am doing my best to approach the si

Self-knowledge is the understanding of one's own character, feelings, motives, and desires. It is like looking in a mirror and seeing not just your physical appearance but also your thoughts and emotions. When you have self-knowledge, you can recognize your strengths and weaknesses, which helps you make better decisions in life. This understanding can lead to greater confidence and a sense of direction, as you become more aware of what you truly want and need in life. Overall

If I heard it once, I heard it a million times - you're too picky when it comes to men. It's not what you think though -I never created a "perfect man" roster in my head basing height, weight, income, status or anything superficial. What I had was an expectation of how I wanted to be treated and I'm here to tell you, there is absolutely no such thing as being too picky about that. Growing up, mixed messages were like breathing air. I'd say Gloria's monologue (Barbie / 2023

Whether or not other people like you, doesn't matter at all if you don't like yourself. It sounds basic but think about times you've been alone.. did you enjoy it; get overwhelmed, decide you needed to be out socializing? It might be more than your social butterfly personality pushing you to be in constant company. In order to fully discover the self, you have to quiet your mind, body and soul. Not just a 30 minute meditation but consistently over a period of time; and on

Respect is something that everyone wants, but it’s not always easy to earn. To command respect, a person needs to show confidence in themselves and their abilities. This means being assertive without being rude. It’s also important to treat others with kindness and fairness because when you show respect to others, they are more likely to return it. Finally, being consistent in your actions and words builds trust, which is a key part of earning respect from those around you. P

Women have a strength in them that is more powerful than the strongest of men. This is what threatens the weakest of men and, historically, leads to subjugation and oppression of women. But wait... before my opinions are hijacked and turned into something they're not ... Neither man nor woman holds a place of sole importance. Without women, there can be no children born; and without men, there can be no women impregnated. That's the basic part, but in between all that "br

Human beings are naturally inclined to connect with others, but seeking meaningful relationships—whether with friends, family, or romantic partners—can often lead to conflict. Relationships can be stressful and unpredictable, sometimes feeling like they demand more from us than we can give. The difficulties we encounter in our interactions often point to a more significant issue: how we relate to ourselves. To build genuine and lasting connections, we should focus less on fin

I drew up our divorce papers, we negotiated then signed off on them. Three months to the day from his final betrayal of me, the Magistrate determined we didn't even need a final hearing if we agreed that day since the papers were so thorough and equitable. I was relieved because the thought of coming back, for a final hearing, as I stood next to him doing everything I could not to cry, was unbearable. I had no interest in dating at that point. Our son was in his junior year

I don't know what the weather was like; what was on TV or even what my 16 year old son and his friends were up to - for 3 days. I know they were all crashing at my house and was grateful they chose to be there and surround their friend with teenage normalcy while my heart shattered into a million pieces and my world crumbled around me. It wasn't the first time my husband had cheated on me but this time was the last. It wasn't even really me choosing to end the marriage as mu