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The Mercy of Distance
Often, the ones you love but cannot have are actually being kept away by fate for your own protection. The distant dynamics you don't understand—the ambiguity and the mixed signals—are all shields, preventing you from falling into the wrong relationship. The person you loved deeply, but couldn't be with, was a deliberate detour. Fate separated you to give you the clarity you needed to avoid being hurt.
By Emily Chan - Life and love sharingabout 23 hours ago in Poets
The Wealth of Subtraction
Abundance isn't always about having more; sometimes, it’s the exact opposite. If you want to live an abundant life, you might actually need less. Why do people today seem to have everything, yet feel as though they have nothing? In a world of material excess and information overload, we often feel spiritually barren and confused. We pursue "more," but more rarely brings the satisfaction we expect.
By Emily Chan - Life and love sharing2 days ago in Poets
Middle Age: Emotional Change, Life Change
In middle age, changing your emotions is like changing your life. Many people only slowly realize this at this age: the importance of eliminating internal conflict, making emotions valuable, and being able to get along comfortably with everyone.
By Emily Chan - Life and love sharing3 days ago in Poets


