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How to heal fully and properly.
The Hidden Cost of Connection
Not long ago, social media felt like an open and welcoming space, a place where making new connections happened almost effortlessly. People shared their thoughts, personal stories, creative work, or quiet reflections, and others, whether friends, followers, or strangers who simply felt a spark of recognition, would see them and respond. There was a sense of real visibility, of being heard and acknowledged. When someone posted something heartfelt, it did not disappear into silence. It reached people.
By Jeanne Jess 28 days ago in Motivation
Ecclesiastes and the Weight of Meaninglessness
Have you ever noticed how unsettling Ecclesiastes feels compared to most of Scripture. It does not rush to reassure. It does not soften its conclusions. It returns again and again to the same observation: everything fades, everything repeats, and nothing under the sun seems capable of holding still long enough to become permanent. Wisdom fails to secure lasting satisfaction. Pleasure loses its edge. Work outlives the worker. Even moral effort appears unable to guarantee stability. For many readers, this tone feels almost dissonant, as if the book is saying out loud what faith is supposed to quiet.
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcast29 days ago in Motivation
The Transformation Process: Craft, Makeup, and Character Development
There’s a specific moment that happens when you’re sitting in the makeup chair. It’s quiet. The mirrors are lit. Brushes move carefully across your face. Then suddenly, you don’t fully recognize the person looking back at you.
By Andreas Szakacs29 days ago in Motivation
Fundraiser: Bristol Labourer Survives Three-Storey Fall as Rowers Launch 1 Million Metre Challenge
Fundraiser: Bristol, UK labourer survives a three-storey roof fall, inspiring a 1 million metre rowing charity challenge. Community and international supporters are following updates on Scott’s recovery and the planned endurance event.
By Alex Ray29 days ago in Motivation
Unmasking Bullying & Mobbing
People bully others because they are different from what the bullies believe a person should be - according to their ideas of "normal." Yes, I have experienced bullying and mobbing more than enough, and to avoid this pain for others, I write articles like this.
By Jeanne Jess 29 days ago in Motivation
Functioning Is Not the Same as Being Okay. Content Warning. AI-Generated.
At some point in adulthood, survival becomes subtle. You are no longer fighting dramatic battles. You are managing continuity. You wake up, do what is required, respond appropriately, and keep life moving forward. From the outside, this looks like stability. From the inside, it often feels like depletion carefully managed.
By Chilam Wong30 days ago in Motivation










