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The end of an era
It's a tough decision to change a habit. It has been a joy writing these articles. Words have power; they are mightier than the sword.

John Dunia
Mar 12, 20222 min read
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Time for a change
Is it time for a change? Who are the ones needing to change? Is the world ready for a change?
How does real change happen?

John Dunia
Feb 13, 20224 min read


How healing appears
This is the second article about emotional healing and how it may not always appear how we think it should be. We can heal from any incident

John Dunia
Jan 22, 20224 min read


A Tribute
In memory of the person I cherished the most, my dear mother. No love will be greater; no loss will be more devastating.

John Dunia
Dec 18, 20211 min read


The Silent Treatment
Photo by Alissa De Leva on Unsplash The ultimate goal of a writer is to pen words which contain the magic to inspire, encourage, or...

John Dunia
Jul 24, 20214 min read


A Healing Tale
Photo by S. Tsuchiya on Unsplash Last week’s article discussed the difference between guilt and shame. It focused on how guilt is related...

John Dunia
Jul 17, 20214 min read


I reason, therefore I am
Photo by Daniel Robert on Unsplash Occasionally, I enjoy listening to a debate about a philosophical subject when both sides are...

John Dunia
May 8, 20214 min read


The Transformation
Photo by Henry Ng on Unsplash Author’s Note: this is the third in a series of four articles on emotional healing. It is a delicate and...

John Dunia
Apr 25, 20214 min read


Behind Relationships
The boundaries and restraints we put on children are what we believe to be for their general benefit and welfare.

John Dunia
Feb 28, 20214 min read


Forging ahead
Photo by Clément Philippe on Unsplash The confrontations life deals us begin at an early age; often rendering it virtually inevitable to...

John Dunia
Feb 20, 20214 min read


A privilege to know you
Of all the people I’ve met and befriended, undoubtedly one of the most unique and accomplished is Bashir Gafari.

John Dunia
Feb 14, 20215 min read


Tug of War
A major cause for people to discard or neglect integrity is not seeing it in those around them. When so many people seemingly look to “get w

John Dunia
Feb 6, 20214 min read


Preferential treatment
As with many aspects of personal development, this takes practice. Start by realizing we all have a propensity for the “Bias blind spot.”

John Dunia
Jan 23, 20214 min read


Going against the flow
There are hundreds of inspirational sayings inviting us to find our passions, all but demanding us to explore our dreams, and imploring us t

John Dunia
Jan 16, 20214 min read


Emotional Healing Part III - The role of forgiveness
f you have struggled with this dilemma in the past, you are not alone. Knowing whether to forgive someone who harmed you can seem like a no

John Dunia
Jan 2, 20215 min read


Emotional Healing Part I - The Struggles
The subject of emotional healing has captivated me ever since my own journey began in early 2013. While overcoming my own hurdles, I never h

John Dunia
Dec 19, 20204 min read


It's all in your head
One of the traps our mind has a difficult time escaping is the idea of worthiness. Are we worthy of anything special or even the simplest of

John Dunia
Nov 28, 20204 min read


Being Me
here’s been a lot of talk lately about focusing on yourself including: self-care, self-love, and even something as simple as just being your

John Dunia
Oct 24, 20204 min read


Love's Legacy
A true legacy is not how many people remember you, but how your memory is cherished. How your loved changed the lives of those who were...

John Dunia
Aug 15, 20204 min read


The road ahead
Developing a greater awareness of who we are allows us to forge a better and clearer path moving forward. Truthfully, greater self-awareness

John Dunia
Jul 25, 20204 min read


The Art of Caring
I would never mandate any limitation to acts of caring. It is quite underutilized in today’s society. However, as with other qualities, in s

John Dunia
Jun 28, 20204 min read
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