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Musings about the Human Spirit

Musings about the Human Spirit

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Bracing Myself
A journey through uncertainty, vigilance, and the uneasy comfort of time
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Beyond the Job Title
What a French dinner party reminded me about identity, worth and real connection.
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The Art of Sitting Still
What my dad, the 80s, and a square of chocolate taught me about presence
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Between Flights & Footprints in the Sand
Sydney Beach: A Poem for the Place That Raised Me
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Did I Attract This?
An old TV commercial, an offhand remark, and a future I never saw coming
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A Tale of Two Teachers: From Humiliation to Inspiration
How they taught me more than the curriculum
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From Chaos to Joy
How Life’s Twists Brought Me to Europe and Found Love
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Where do I belong?
The Expat (and International Couple) Paradox
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2:28
Popcorn Labels
How we all have a bit of Demi Moore in us
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Names
Do they shape who we are?
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Pockets of Joy
When I look at this first photo, it depicts how I felt much of 2023.
 • Mel
A New Location for my Newsletter
This is how I imagine it...
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Musings about the Human Spirit
Musings about the Human Spirit
I often find myself pondering why we do the things we do. Here I share some of my reflections.
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