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Journal

This is where I think out loud.

The journal is less polished than an article and less compressed than a poem. It’s where I work through ideas in real time — fatherhood, discipline, regret, leadership, faith, growth. Some entries are reflections on conversations. Some come from coaching. Some are written after a long day when something won’t leave my mind.

I don’t write these to sound profound. I write them to be clear. If I’m wrestling with something, I’d rather put it into words than let it sit unexamined.

Not every post is a conclusion. Some are questions. Some are course corrections. Some are reminders to myself.

This category is a record of progress — not perfection.

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The only narcissistic abuse recovery program you’ll ever need. There is a narcissist in your life. It’s unfortunate and you no doubt wish it were not the case, but it is. There is a narcissist in your life and you have little choice but to interact…
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Love can make you feel all sorts of emotions. It’s exciting, scary, extraordinary, adventurous, inexplicable, terrifying, and ecstatically wonderful all at once. You find someone you like, you decide to give it a go – because let’s face it, life’s…
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Confucius was one of China’s most famous philosophers, teachers, and political theorists, and he believed every individual could benefit from self-cultivation. He wanted to make education available to anyone willing to learn.
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Marcus Aurelius, the Emperor of Ancient Rome between 161 and 180 AD. Known commonly as the last amongst the “Five Good Emperors,” Marcus Aurelius carried the Empire on his shoulders, keeping it from its inevitable downfall and witnessing the worst…
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Choose your circle with care. The right people uplift you; the wrong ones can drag you down.

~ Bruce Eric Dasaro