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The Brighter Path
Exploring how the paths we follow and the choices we make can illuminate our lives.
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The Forgotten Self
The Forgotten Self
And the ground beneath our feet.
Paul Maplesden
Nov 7, 2017
The Heavy Burden of Set-in-Stone Circumstance
The Heavy Burden of Set-in-Stone Circumstance
Following the furrow.
Paul Maplesden
Nov 11, 2017
Responsibility and Fences
Responsibility and Fences
Don’t let responsibilities fence you in and stop you from experiencing life.
Paul Maplesden
Nov 5, 2017
Depression and the Unvarnished Self
Depression and the Unvarnished Self
This is not a light read!
Paul Maplesden
Nov 10, 2017
An Argument in Favor of Lying
An Argument in Favor of Lying
Is honesty always the best policy? An argument for the little lie.
Paul Maplesden
Nov 10, 2017
A Musical Metaphor for Mixing Our Melody
A Musical Metaphor for Mixing Our Melody
We need to seek out the beauty among the noise and attune our senses to the notes and rhythms that complete us.
Paul Maplesden
Nov 4, 2017
Short Thoughts — Random Words
Short Thoughts — Random Words
Circling thoughts of ourselves.
Paul Maplesden
Nov 20, 2017
Ash Upon the Wind
Ash Upon the Wind
Seeking approval pushes it away.
Paul Maplesden
Nov 15, 2017
The First Remembrance
The First Remembrance
A simple plea for light.
Paul Maplesden
Nov 10, 2017
Waiting for the Light
Waiting for the Light
Open your eyes. Open your heart.
Paul Maplesden
Nov 13, 2017
Treading Lightly
Treading Lightly
Finding truth in gentleness.
Paul Maplesden
Nov 13, 2017
Do We Choose Our Destination?
Do We Choose Our Destination?
An active choice, or the whims of fate?
Paul Maplesden
Nov 13, 2017
It’s You, My Friend, It’s You
It’s You, My Friend, It’s You
Really.
Paul Maplesden
Nov 11, 2017
Roughly Cut Truth and the Search Beneath the Surface
Roughly Cut Truth and the Search Beneath the Surface
We need to dig a little deeper.
Paul Maplesden
Nov 11, 2017
What Do We Lose By Always Looking to the Future?
What Do We Lose By Always Looking to the Future?
Can we change, free of fear and that which we are running to?
Paul Maplesden
Nov 11, 2017
The Danger of Safety and Marginalization
The Danger of Safety and Marginalization
Our choices and habits can blind us to possibility and experience.
Paul Maplesden
Nov 10, 2017
A Cascade of Time and Life
A Cascade of Time and Life
Our lives are like a river, flowing ever on.
Paul Maplesden
Nov 8, 2017
The Spinning, Spiraling Signs of Spring
The Spinning, Spiraling Signs of Spring
The Dawn Of Spring, A Spiral Of Daisies.
Paul Maplesden
Nov 8, 2017
12 Rules for Happiness
12 Rules for Happiness
Take my hand.
Paul Maplesden
Nov 8, 2017
How Do You Become an “Achiever?”
How Do You Become an “Achiever?”
It’s easier than you think.
Paul Maplesden
Nov 8, 2017
Three Simple Ways to Increase Your Emotional Strength
Three Simple Ways to Increase Your Emotional Strength
Just a little food for thought.
Paul Maplesden
Nov 7, 2017
Why You Should NEVER Invest Someone Else’s Money
Why You Should NEVER Invest Someone Else’s Money
You may as well set it on fire.
Paul Maplesden
Nov 7, 2017
Six Easy Ways to Go More Minimalist
Six Easy Ways to Go More Minimalist
If you’re trying to make the most out of a small space and want to live in a minimalist way, here are a few ideas that you can consider:
Paul Maplesden
Nov 6, 2017
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