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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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What does it mean to heal?
One method I have found to be extremely beneficial in understanding how it works is to compare it to its physical counterpart, the healing o

John Dunia
May 2, 20205 min read


The Truth Be Told
Fortunately, after my realization, shame transformed into the lie that made me realize the truth.

John Dunia
Apr 25, 20204 min read


A Vulnerable Situation
Emotionally speaking, becoming vulnerable is a cognitive act; one which we choose rather than passively allow to happen to us.

John Dunia
Apr 18, 20204 min read


An Empathetic Cure
The key is to examine the actions of those who never surrendered to this line of thinking as well as others who were victorious in their str

John Dunia
Apr 11, 20204 min read


Constant Connection
Photo by Markus Spiske on Unsplash Before the entire world shifted its attention on the COVID - 19 outbreak, toxic relationships, and how...

John Dunia
Apr 10, 20204 min read


Going the distance
Photo by Quinn Nietfeld on Unsplash “There is a huge amount of freedom that comes to you when you take nothing personally.” Don Miguel...

John Dunia
Mar 29, 20204 min read


Happy 200th
The tree that changed everything. Taken January 2, 2013 Change happens when we change the way we think about ourselves. It’s hard to...

John Dunia
Mar 20, 20206 min read


A note of hope
Photo by Dan Meyers on Unsplash “These are the times that try men’s [sic] souls.” -Thomas Paine Since we visited last, the world has gone...

John Dunia
Mar 15, 20203 min read


The impasse
Photo by Nicole Garcia “Healing is an ongoing process. Some days are more difficult than others but understanding that self-love is a...

John Dunia
Mar 8, 20204 min read


The love dilemma
Photo by Nicole Garcia “What can be more futile than wanting to change someone else”? One of the most difficult issues I’ve faced while...

John Dunia
Mar 1, 20204 min read


Something to learn
Photo by Cassie Matias on Unsplash “If only there were one answer, one solution, and all could benefit from its wisdom.” My previous...

John Dunia
Feb 23, 20204 min read


Lesson number 1
Photo by Devin Lyster on Unsplash “I am always ready to learn although I do not always like being taught.” Winston Churchill From the...

John Dunia
Feb 16, 20204 min read


The dawn of inspiration
Photo by Igor Kasalovic on Unsplash “The art of writing comes from practice but its origin can come from something wonderful.” The...

John Dunia
Feb 9, 20204 min read


A better place
Photo by Anna Goncharova on Unsplash “The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing.” –...

John Dunia
Feb 2, 20204 min read


It’s all right
Photo by Anastasia Zhenina on Unsplash “Those who think they know it all have no way of finding out they don’t.” – Leo Buscaglia...

John Dunia
Jan 26, 20204 min read


The Leader of the Pact
Photo by Dev Asangbam on Unsplash “When the best leader’s work is done the people say, ‘we did it ourselves.’ “ — Lao Tzu I never thought...

John Dunia
Jan 19, 20204 min read


In the lead
Photo by Larry Clarkin on Unsplash “If you had any knowledge of the noble things of life, you would refrain from coveting others’...

John Dunia
Jan 12, 20205 min read


Baggage Claim
Photo by Franz Spitaler on Unsplash No one is going to applaud you for carrying your own baggage. After searching for a fitting quotation...

John Dunia
Jan 5, 20204 min read


I heard that before
Photo by Kayvan Mazhar on Unsplash “Advice worth hearing one time is always worth repeating.” One of the most cathartic moments I’ve ever...

John Dunia
Dec 29, 20194 min read


A bunch of baloney
Photo by Cassie Boca on Unsplash “When you really listen to another person from their point of view, and reflect back to them that...

John Dunia
Dec 22, 20194 min read
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