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As 2024 comes to a close, it’s a time for reflection. Looking back, what is the one thing you wish you had done differently this year?

Which is the biggest regret for 2024?

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This year hit like a storm I didn’t see coming. It was raw and sharp—the sting of broken ties, the ache of friendships gone cold, the weight of disappointments I thought I was too strong to bear.

Nights were long and restless. Thoughts circled like vultures, regrets and wrong turns playing out again and again in my mind. I carried burdens I wasn’t ready for. Made mistakes that left a bitter taste. I’m no hero. Just a man trying to make sense of the road, stumbling here and there, but never lying down for good.

Even so, I held on. There’s a light out there somewhere, even if it’s far off, even if it’s just a flicker. Healing takes time—longer than you think. Success doesn’t come with a trumpet call. You wait. You endure. You keep walking. There’s still so much ahead, so much left to become.

I’ve started to forgive myself, step by step. I’ve learned to look my flaws in the eye and keep moving. If you’re here too, on this hard stretch of road, know this: it’s fine to be a mess. We’re all unfinished, all trying. And every little step forward, no matter how small, deserves a quiet nod, a moment to say, I’m still here.

Healing takes time—longer that one may think

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🌲🎁🎄Merry Christmas From The Dogs & Cats Territory!

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I wish light to anyone experiencing their dark dimension, peace to anyone struggling with themselves, strength to anyone feeling weak, and above all, patience and love!

It’s impossible not to feel the spirit of Christmas in the air, and it’s almost impossible, at one moment or another, not to be captivated by the art of twinkling lights, the Wham refrain heard everywhere, or the ribbons and red dominating everything around.

An entire commercial and media industry traditionally brainwashes us, proclaiming that for Christmas, we must be “cheerful” and in good company.

But “All I want for Christmas is me!” It may sound cynical, but in fact, my Christmas is entirely Jungian. It’s the symbolic moment where I reflect on the rebirth of myself.

It is the symbol of bringing to life a new dimension, which I see as an opportunity for the maturation of my SOUL.

Jung baptized the archetypes “anima” and “animus” to validate his theory that an individual must embrace all the contradictions coexisting within themselves to live in a healthy balance.

Thus, for this Christmas Eve, I wish light to anyone experiencing their dark dimension, peace to anyone struggling with themselves, strength to anyone feeling weak, and above all, patience and love.

All I want for Christmas is me

This is a typical trait of insincere people, which says a lot about them. You can identify them by noticing what they lack but never admit:

If they lack responsibility, they will blame others.
If they lack communication skills, they will claim you're creating an debate. 
If they lack emotional intelligence, they will say you're too sensitive.
If they lack a work ethic, they will criticize everyone's work around them.
If they lack honesty, they will twist the truth to fit their version.
If they lack boundaries, they will violate yours and act like they don't exist.
If they lack integrity, they will justify everything wrong they do.
Finally, if they lack self-confidence, they will mock others to make themselves feel superior.

This insight isn’t just for understanding others. If you notice any of these deficiencies in yourself, it simply means it’s time to grow and heal.

Don’t expect this moment of inner growth to be applauded by the world. There’s a quiet hope within you that whispers these moments of inner growth will one day be properly appreciated.

That’s the voice you should listen to!

How to recognize that someone is not sincere?

>I have managed to make the Capitalist class pay me several pounds a week for writing books against Capitalism.”
― George Orwell, Essays

I had a discussion with a friend and would like to hear how would you interpret this statement. 

How would you understand this statement?

>Imagination should be used, not to escape reality but to create it 
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Ever feel like imagination gets a bad rap? Many individuals believe it's merely about daydreaming or avoidance - for instance, when you're in a tedious meeting and your thoughts wander to a beach location.
 
It flips that idea on its head.

Think about it. Every cool thing humans have ever done started as someone's crazy thought. The smartphone in your pocket? Someone imagined that before it existed. Civil rights movements? People first imagined a world that was different. Clean energy solutions? Yep, someone had to dream that up first.

Imagination isn't about running away from your life. It's about running toward what could be. It's about looking at the world and thinking, "What if?" What if we could solve this problem? What if things could be better? What if I could actually do that thing I've been scared to try?

It's like imagination is the blueprint, and your actions are the construction. You don't just sit and dream - you use those dreams as a roadmap to actually build something real.

Pretty powerful way of looking at things, right?

Imagination should be used, not to escape reality but to create it

You once shared with me a profound truth about happiness—that it's found in the delicate balance between freedom and love. Not just one or the other, but both intertwined. Happiness, you explained, isn't about possessing things or accumulating wealth, but about existing in a space where your heart is truly free to love, and where love gives you the wings to be truly free.

I remember how you spoke about generosity, not as a transaction, but as a sacred act of the heart. You mentioned that happiness is not determined by what we receive from the world, but by what we offer without anticipating anything back. It's about generating significance in the current moment.

And you lived this philosophy. You gave freely, selflessly, understanding that in giving, one becomes richer than any wealthy person could ever imagine. Each act of generosity was a light, illuminating not just the moment, but the entire landscape of human connection.

How fortunate I was to have known you—the most beautiful light in this sometimes dark world, who taught me that true wealth is not found in possessions, but in the boundless capacity of a generous heart.

Love and Freedom

>The function of prayer is not to influence God, but rather to change the nature of the one who prays.

–Søren Kierkegaard



Prayer has definitely made me a better person. Some people think of prayer as offering positive healing thoughts to the universe. My prayer is to give glory to God for the beauty of the world and the precious gift of life. 

I know that is an ideal. There is pain and ugliness in the world, and for some people, life is painful and a burden. But I try to think of the world as beautiful and life as precious to keep from losing faith and hope altogether and sinking into despair, which sometimes feels like it is only a prayer away.

A prayer away!

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Nothing of what you love is lost. Not really. Things, animals, people - they always leave, sooner or later. You can't hold onto them, just as you can't hold onto moonlight. But if they have touched you, if they are within you, then they are still yours. The only things you ever truly have are those you keep in your heart.

How did we become like this...? 
Mourning our dead online... 
Celebrating our loved ones in front of screens... 
Exposing our children to public view to collect likes... 
Hurting with emojis, laughing with stickers... 
Declaring how we feel to strangers and irrelevant people who genuinely don't care at all. 
Pretending to live lives that don't exist... Passing ourselves through filters to appear flawless...!
And finally... glittering lies, digital emotions, framed deceptions, perfectly nothing, and "wow" just for our amusement...
And the truth...? 
Where did the truth go?

Where did the truth go?

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Lol fuck the gym...

Me on my way to the gym and i see this

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The artist aimed to portray the hunger, cold, hardship, and sadness etched into the face of a homeless dog. This artwork serves as a powerful reminder to treat animals with kindness and compassion, encouraging people to help by feeding hungry street animals.

Remember, when you do good, it always finds its way back to you.

A homeless dog

Would you recommend subscribing to Netflix? 

If not, what streaming service would you suggest as an alternative?

An alternative to Netflix?

Humans hurt.
They fall. 
They struggle.
Humans have
their bad moments.
Humans get disappointed.
They cry. 
They get tired.
They burst out. 
Sometimes they hesitate.
Humans are afraid.
They need support. 
Need comfort. 
Need a hug. 
A kind word.

So don't forget that you are human.

Especially in these times we live in.

You will have your bad days.

So be it...

Just don't give up. 
Just that.
Do anything but that.

Don't forget that you are human

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Everyone knows Michael Phelps as the best swimmer of all time.

But nobody knows about his secret 5-min mindset method that helped him win 23x golden Olympic medals.

Here's everything you need to know about his secret (& how to become unstoppable):

Phelps had one of the most intense training routines.

- Swam 13km/day, 6-7 days/week
- Covered at least 80,000m every single week
- Spent 5-6 hrs daily in the pool, even on Sundays & holidays

But his success wasn’t just because of his training.

It came from something else…

Every night before bed, Phelps would visualize his races.

- The perfect dive.
- The crowd’s roar.
- His stroke rhythm.
- The feel of the water.

But he didn’t stop there...

He also visualized obstacles — goggles filling with water, a bad start, or an off-stroke.

Your brain can’t tell the difference between imagination & reality.

That means, when you visualize, your brain thinks everything is real.

This allows you to "practice" the exact situation without leaving your room.

Studies show visualization activates the same neural pathways as physical practice, leading to:

- Anxiety Reduction
- Performance Improvement
- Building of Muscle Memory

This is why Phelps rehearsed both success & failure.

The 200m Butterfly Final — Beijing, 2008.

Phelps’ goggles filled with water halfway through the race.

Most swimmers would panic.

Phelps didn’t. He executed his stroke count perfectly — exactly as he’d visualized.

The result?

Gold medal. World record.

70% of top performers use visualization to achieve their goals.

Use visualization to achieve your goals

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Isabella after surgery to remove a large brain tumor, one year later celebrates her 20th birthday by sending an important message of hope for whatever you are facing right now.

"365 days since my life unexpectedly changed. Grateful for the progress I've made," Isabella says.

After being diagnosed with cancer, Isabella spent many weeks undergoing chemotherapy treatments. "After months, it was finally time to ring the bell. Grateful for my journey", Isabella said stating that she made it, rang the bell, finished chemotherapy, and moved on with her life.

Good luck to all the people who are fighting their battle.



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In 2018, when the whole world thought Tesla was going bankrupt:

- Mercedes predicted: "It will go bankrupt by summer"
- BMW said: "They will never mass produce"
- Wall Street affirmed: "Production nightmare"
Then Elon Musk decided to move into the factory, bringing his determination and his pillow.

What happened next surprised every CEO.

Tesla not only survived but also exploded strongly from the abyss.
The change was really drastic:

- Musk personally inspected each production station.

- Rewrote software code when necessary.

- Fired managers who did not share their vision immediately.

Called suppliers at 3 am to get parts.

One night, workers even found him covered in oil while repairing a Model 3 that other engineers had "given up".

- Elon told the engineers: "Either we fix it or we die."
The laughter in the auto industry began to stop when the numbers came in:
- First 

A lesson from a big giant

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When you look at this hunting scene, what's the first feeling that comes to mind? Is it a positive feeling like nostalgia or pleasure for places and times of the past, or a more negative feeling like regret, sadness, or anger?

It would be perfect if you can explain why in 2-3 sentences.

Context: the dog brings the killed bird to the hunter.