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Embracing the Journey: On Overcoming Self-Doubt and Reinvention
Hello, dear friends, Today, I’m sharing a glimpse into the personal journey that shapes us all, touching on the internal battles we face in pursuit of our dreams. There’s a voice within many of us that whispers of inadequacy. I’m no stranger to it. Yes, we’re all a collection of imperfections, each with our own set of cracks and flaws. In a recent interview I listened to, Dr. Jordan Peterson, speaking with Chris Williamson, voiced a powerful sentiment: we’re bound by a moral duty to give life everything we’ve got. The world can indeed be a harsh place, and in navigating its trials, offering anything less than our best might…
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A Century Apart – Parisians Succeed in Spite of Themselves…
Parisians, like most of us, sometimes succeed in spite of themselves. This is nowhere more true than in the controversies surrounding two of the most iconic Parisian landmarks, exactly 100 years apart. I’ll take the second one first. I. M. Pei’s Pyramid at the Louvre. Set square in the middle of what might be the most beautiful building in the world is a space age glass pyramid emerging from the courtyard. Its glass and metal structure couldn’t be more different than its settings if it were a fish on Mars. But here’s the thing… unlike (presumably) a fish on Mars, Pei’s Pyramid fits, it actually enhances its surroundings, helps to bring the Louvre to…
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Hidden in Plain Sight, Treasures are Everywhere!
Paris is easily the most beautiful city in the world. True, I’ve not been to every other city in the world, but from what I’ve seen in person and in pictures, I’m confident in my assessment. Paris seems to be one of those places that’s on most people’s bucket list. Whether for their honeymoon, a romantic getaway, a shopping spree or some other “excuse” the idea of Paris makes most hearts skip a beat, and with good reason… There are of course the required sights on the list that we all want to check off. The Eiffel Tower. The Louvre. The Arc de Triomphe. Notre-Dame. The Sacré-Cœur. And maybe if you have time, Versailles. …
