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Sometimes the very thing we want most—love, peace, happiness—can frighten the parts of us that remember being hurt.
Old wounds can make us pull away before someone has the chance to leave. They can make us question kindness, distrust tenderness, or mistake protection for isolation.
Healing asks us to recognize those patterns before they make our decisions for us.
Not everyone who comes close is coming to hurt you. Sometimes love arrives gently, and we have to heal enough to let it stay.
Give yourself grace while you learn the difference between what is happening now and what happened before. 🐦⬛❤️
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Avara reminds us that not every broken piece of our story was meant to be thrown away. Some pieces become wisdom. Some become discernment. And some become the very keys that finally help us understand ourselves.
What once wounded you may someday unlock something you couldn’t see before.
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Healing asks more of us than simply understanding what happened to us. Sometimes it asks us to look at what happened through us while we were hurting.
Grit & Grace reminds us that our wounds can explain our behavior, but they don’t have to excuse it. Real growth comes when we can hold compassion for our own story while still taking responsibility for the chapters where someone else was hurt.
That isn’t weakness. That’s where change begins.
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Balance isn’t about becoming untouched by life. It’s learning how to stand steady while still allowing yourself to feel.
The Harmony Keeper reminds us that intuition protects us, vulnerability connects us, and wisdom teaches us when each one belongs at the table.
You don’t have to harden your heart to protect it. You simply have to learn where your balance lives.
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Good Morning Peeps and have fun in the HSN Community. 😎🎈
Keep cool and safe out there.
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NATIONAL LEMON MERINGUE PIE DAY
National Lemon Meringue Pie Day on August 15 gives pie lovers and lemon lovers a chance to celebrate. Tart lemon curd and delicate meringue sing together in this deliciously bright pie.
When making a lemon meringue pie, the crust is usually made with a shortbread pastry. The filling for the pie is lemon curd. Of course, the topping is a fluffy and crisp meringue.
Whip egg whites to stiff peaks to make a meringue. Add sugar to make it sweet. Meringues are baked in a slow oven so when they’re finished, they come out crisp and golden.
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NATIONAL RELAXATION DAY
National Relaxation Day on August 15 encourages us to slow down and unwind. It’s a day to focus on taking care of ourselves and take a moment to relax.
National Relaxation Day is an important day as we all need a break from the fast-paced and often hectic lifestyles we live. Taking time to recuperate and rejuvenate our tired minds and bodies may help prevent many health risks, too. Like the founder of this day suggested, too much work can make us sick, run-down, tired and that’s just wrong.
But he was right! It has been proven that stress can be harmful to our health, both mentally and physically. Most doctors will agree that finding ways to relax and finding ways to reduce stress will improve overall health.
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NATIONAL LEATHERCRAFT DAY
National Leathercraft Day on August 15 honors the rich heritage, artistry, and skill of leathercrafting. Today, we want to recognize the dedication and creativity of leather workers.
The versatility of leather has proven to be artistic and utilitarian since ancient times. In the hands of a skilled craftsperson, leather transforms. Some of the most durable and usable products come from leather. A supple leather belt or a hard-working saddle hold up to their intended purpose. Stylish boots and clothing often do double duty making us look good and keeping us safe. The options are endless. Perfected over time, specialty techniques and designs give leather products long-lasting wear and use. And today, leather continues to be as fashionable as ever.