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54: The Heroine and the Ancient Tree
CHAPTER 54: The Heroine and the Ancient Tree
QUOTE: "The journey itself is my home." — Matsuo Bashō
LESSON: Growth is not a destination; it is the journey itself.
SYNOPSIS: I picked Emilie up from the station and we...
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53: Beneath the Southern Stars
CHAPTER 53: Beneath the Southern Stars
QUOTE: "Better to see something once than hear about it a thousand times." — Asian Proverb
LESSON: Letting Go of the Past Opens New Possibilities
SYNOPSIS: In December 2019, I...
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52: Rupert, My Swedish Travel Companion
CHAPTER 52: Rupert, My Swedish Travel Companion
QUOTE: "If we were meant to stay in one place, we’d have roots instead of feet." — Rachel Wolchin
LESSON: Moving Forward and Embracing Change
SYNOPSIS: In September...
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51: My Name is Leia, and I Am a Terrible Cleaner
CHAPTER 51: My Name is Leia, and I Am a Terrible Cleaner
QUOTE: "There is no perfection, only beautiful versions of brokenness." — Shannon L. Alder
LESSON: The Value of Honest Communication
SYNOPSIS: In 2018, I...
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50: A Mother’s Burden and a Son’s Rebellion
CHAPTER 50: A Mother’s Burden and a Son’s Rebellion
QUOTE: "The father who does not teach his son his duties is equally guilty with the son who neglects them." — Confucius
LESSON: Balancing Family Dynamics
SYNOPSIS:...
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49: Wellness in Action
CHAPTER 49: Wellness in Action
QUOTE: "Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts." — Winston Churchill
LESSON: Knocking on every door
SYNOPSIS: In 2017, Priscilla and I...
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48: Introducing ‘Tai Chi 5 Minutes a Day’
CHAPTER 48: Introducing ‘Tai Chi 5 Minutes a Day’
QUOTE: "The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." — Lao Tzu
LESSON: Small Steps Can Lead to Big Changes
SYNOPSIS: Between 2016 and 2017, I completed...
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47: Side Hustle & Building Dreams
CHAPTER 47: Side Hustle & Building Dreams
QUOTE: "The mind that opens up to a new idea never returns to its original size." — Albert Einstein
LESSON: Building Connections Opens New Doors
SYNOPSIS: In 2016, I...
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46: The Land of the Long White Cloud
CHAPTER 46: The Land of the Long White Cloud
QUOTE: "Take every chance you get in life, because some things only happen once." — Karen Gibbs
LESSON: Adapting to New Beginnings Brings Growth
SYNOPSIS: In December 2015,...
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45: The Coconut Climber
CHAPTER 45: The Coconut Climber
QUOTE: "Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all." — Helen Keller
LESSON: Adapting to unpredictable situations
SYNOPSIS: In December 2015, I set out to begin a new chapter in...
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43: My Quest for Stability
CHAPTER 43: My Quest for Stability
QUOTE: "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." —Albert Einstein
LESSON: Learning to adapt in the face of adversity
SYNOPSIS: After moving into...
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43: Oh Canada, My Home and Native Land
CHAPTER 43: Oh Canada, My Home and Native Land
QUOTE: "All great changes are preceded by chaos." —Deepak Chopra
LESSON: Building resilience in uncomfortable situations
SYNOPSIS: In September 2014, Olivier wanted to go...
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