Tag: dailyprompt
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The unnamed teacher
Who was your most influential teacher? Why? I had many excellent teachers in the course of my life, I wouldn’t be here without them. Truly, they are too many to mention. Also, it would be unfair to the others if I just mention one or two. I will share some characteristics that I found in…
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Books, nature, and music
What do you wish you could do more every day? I am fortunate. The top three things that I love can be enjoyed at the same time. Tell me about efficiency. They involve books, nature, and music. This is what I would do if I had more time. Read Give me more time, I will…
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The Hermit
What tattoo do you want and where would you put it? I never thought about getting a tattoo… but if I were to have one, I’d like it to be deeply symbolic. Probably I would pick one based on the Tarot tradition. For example, one that symbolizes our quest into the unknown and the occult.…
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Compassionate
What is one word that describes you? I want to think that I’m compassionate. Only yesterday I have reflected about compliments I have received, which led to considerations about past volunteer work. Recently, I have reminisced fondly about traditions I carry on from my ancestors. Additionally, I have thought about experiences I had that have…
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Volunteer work
What was the best compliment you’ve received? Compliments can be tricky to accept. They often catch us off guard, leaving us fumbling for the right response. When someone says you have beautiful eyes, you can simply smile back. If they mention a pleasant smile, a thank you is often enough. But what about the compliments…
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From Niagara Falls to Quebec City
You’re going on a cross-country trip. Airplane, train, bus, car, or bike? I did a wonderful trip in 2018 through Central Canada, i. e., Ontario and Quebec. To be precise, it wasn’t a cross-country trip, since Canada is huge, but it was far enough. Namely, it covered almost 750 km (466 miles). I did it…
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Confidence is overrated
Who is the most confident person you know? We see lots of confident people: in the news, in reality shows, in politics, in religion. It seems we are living in the age of influencers, and something that they don’t lack is confidence. I even know personally people that exudes assurance. Undoubtedly charisma and self-confidence are…
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Healthy distractions
What strategies do you use to cope with negative feelings? Today I want to explore a mechanism that I use a lot for coping with negative feelings: healthy distractions. Reading, watching movies, or engaging in a hobby can give temporary relief and help shift focus. Since we are talking about emotions, and how to use…
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Strong focus
What activities do you lose yourself in? What’s the opposite of lack of concentration? Can we call it strong focus? Deep absorption? Great attention? So, that’s what I have. It’s very easy for me to lose myself in whatever activity I am involved in. I shut myself off from the exterior world. I direct my…
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The Rocky Horror Picture Show
What movies or TV series have you watched more than 5 times? Oh, my, there are so many! Off the top of my head, I can think of several. The Lord of the Rings trilogy is one example. Another is Harry Potter‘s eight movies. Additionally, I watched several times the classics of suspense by Alfred…
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Ladybug
Are you superstitious? Unfortunately the word superstition has a negative connotation. If you ask it directly, almost everyone would hesitate to admit being superstitious. But I think that in their core everyone has some kind of unorthodox belief. Even if they don’t realize, some cultural habits and unconscious beliefs can sneak in, like a ladybug.…
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The owl
Which animal would you compare yourself to and why? Let’s take a look at some of the characteristics that I’d like to be linked to. Or at least my writing efforts. I will give the reasons below, but I would like to be compared with the owl. Mystery It’s no secret that I love a…
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