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Mrs. Franchy’s Evil Ring: A Fresh Spin on Christmas Tales
Read more: Mrs. Franchy’s Evil Ring: A Fresh Spin on Christmas Tales“Mrs. Franchy’s Evil Ring” is a refreshing take on Christmas tales, filled with suspense, adventure, and valuable life lessons. Set during a frosty Massachusetts winter, it follows the journey of a brave nine-year-old, Isla, who faces her biggest fear – her stepmom. Along the way, Isla and her family learn to let go of long-held…
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Echoes of Despair: A Glimpse into Gaza’s Crisis Through an Outsider’s Eyes
Read more: Echoes of Despair: A Glimpse into Gaza’s Crisis Through an Outsider’s EyesThus Far: An Overview On October 7, 2023, an act of violence broke through our subconscious and enlightened most to see something that has been going on for 75 years. Hamas, a rebellious group from Palestine that has been categorized as a terrorist group by various countries, attacked and killed Israeli civilians attending a concert.…
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Day 12: An Empowering Mantra — You Are Power Incarnate
Read more: Day 12: An Empowering Mantra — You Are Power IncarnateThere are moments in life when strength does not feel like strength.Moments when your spirit feels tired.Moments when the weight of everything you carry makes your chest tight.Moments when you feel trapped in a situation with no clear exit.Moments when you question yourself more than you trust yourself. And in those moments, I remind myself:…
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Day 11: My One-Word Spell — Clarify
Read more: Day 11: My One-Word Spell — ClarifySome spells don’t need candles, herbs, or long incantations.Some spells are simple. Soft. Direct.Some spells are just a single word spoken with intention. For me, that word is clarify. I am the type of person who sometimes moves faster than she should. My mind tries to solve everything at once. My anxiety wants answers before…
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Day 10: My Go-To Crystal — Citrine, The Light I Chose on Purpose
Read more: Day 10: My Go-To Crystal — Citrine, The Light I Chose on PurposeFor a long time, I didn’t understand crystals beyond “oh, that’s pretty.” But then I discovered citrine — the bright, warm, sun-kissed stone known as the “happy” crystal — and something clicked. The moment I learned what it represented, I said, “Give me. I need that. Immediately.” Citrine is all about joy, positivity, abundance, and…
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Book Review: Salt Bones by Jennifer Givhan — A Haunting, Generational Masterpiece I Can’t Stop Thinking About
Read more: Book Review: Salt Bones by Jennifer Givhan — A Haunting, Generational Masterpiece I Can’t Stop Thinking AboutFive stars… and honestly I’m still processing…What did I just read?! Jennifer Givhan didn’t just write a book. She cracked open the chest of generational trauma, held up the ribs, and asked us to look inside. Salt Bones is one of those rare reads that is dark, atmospheric, unsettling, and emotionally layered in a way…
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Day 9: My Favorite Tea — Chai, The Cup That Holds My Spirit
Read more: Day 9: My Favorite Tea — Chai, The Cup That Holds My SpiritThere are certain drinks that feel less like beverages and more like anchors. For me, that is chai.Chai is one of the few things that can bring me back into my body instantly. The moment the scent hits me — that warm mix of cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, ginger, and black tea — my spirit settles.…
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Day 8: My Go-To Herb — Lavender, My Softest Companion
Read more: Day 8: My Go-To Herb — Lavender, My Softest CompanionIf there is one herb that has followed me quietly throughout my life, it is lavender. I do not even remember the first time I smelled it. I just know that every time I catch its scent, something inside me exhales. Lavender makes my shoulders drop. My breath deepens. My spirit softens. It is the…
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