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On the road to joy | The Daily Vulnerable

The one thing I have learnt in my road to joy is to change my relationship with adversity, with trouble. To be fascinated by it, to dance with it, and…

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It’s not that easy | The Daily Vulnerable

by Dan P.   The things of the heart/spirit are intuitive. They don’t always fit into the logical boxes we want to put them in. Sometimes you won’t be able…

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Dear Ger: the letter | The Daily Vulnerable

by Geraldine Cunha   Hi baby Ger. You are so adorable. You came into this world at 10lbs 10oz. Such a big, beautiful, and bouncing baby girl. You are beautiful…

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When things happen | The Daily Vulnerable

by Dami Odiachi Some people are battered by tragedy. Mother dies, father dies, murder, rape, violent assault, unemployment, ailments of body, and they find it within themselves to face every…

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I am Enough | The Daily Vulnerable

by Geraldine Cunha   One of the main reasons I started this journey of becoming myself is because I had really become exhausted and had enough of not feeling like…

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You still have time | The Daily Vulnerable

by  Oghene-ovie Agboge How well do you know me? The thoughts and impression we have of someone are simply the sides or stories they choose to share which ultimately becomes…

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Things happen | The Daily Vulnerable

by Dami Odiachi There are days when my temperament is abysmal and getting out of bed is impossible. I don’t like labels and what they do to one’s sense of…

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Looking in the mirror | The Daily Vulnerable

Nobody’s perfect. This is why we need to be humble. This is why we need to be forgiving. This is why we need to look in the mirror at our…

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Facing depression and anxiety | The Daily Vulnerable

by Lenny Mendonca On Friday, April 10, at 5 p.m., Californians learned I had resigned as Chief Economic and Business Advisor to Governor Gavin Newsom and chair of the California High…

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Dealing with things that annoy Us | The Daily Vulnerable

When dealing with something that annoys us, we have two choices: we can ignore it, or we can try to fix the thing that annoys us. The problem with the…

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The Daily Vulnerable: Embrace the Process

by Oghene-ovie Agboge One of the most intriguing parts of life I have come to realize, after years of observing the lives of various individuals is “process.” The idea that everything…

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There is nothing you can’t survive | The Daily Vulnerable

What keeps you awake at night? What keeps you up? What keeps you desperate during the day? What makes you so scared you can't function? What makes you think you…

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The Daily Vulnerable: Grateful for?

by Damola M. One of the most rewarding part of my daily routine especially since Corona has been writing my gratitude journal. At times, I just have five things to…

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The Daily Vulnerable: Just push

Yesterday I was thinking about resiliency, and how this can often feel like an after-the-fact quality. Because how do you know you’re being resilient when you’re in it? You don’t. You’re busy.…

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Finding the point | The Daily Vulnerable

by Kara C. “What’s the point?” It’s something we can find ourselves asking a lot right now — about things we’re doing (or not), plans we’re making (or not), and…

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The small (wo)man

by David-salt Ayodele I was having a conversation with a dear friend some weeks ago, who in previous discussions shielded away from talking about why his last relationship ended. This time, he…

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The Daily Vulnerable | Not behind

This is probably crazy… But it’s 8 a.m. and somehow I already feel behind. Um, behind what? Behind who? And yet while I’m asking these questions, the entire day stretches ahead. Ready…

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The Daily Vulnerable: Finding instincts

by Kara C Your instincts haven’t gone anywhere. They might be hiding. They might be dormant. They might be pushed aside for another priority right now. But if you do…

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Dear extroverts: a love letter

by Moyinoluwa Okunloye Dear Extrovert, Don’t roll your eyes at me, try to read what I have to say How are you doing? Of course, I want to know. I…

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You are permitted to ignore some things

by Kara C. Yesterday I came across a long, long, looooong list of opportunities. There were online masterclasses and lunch-and-learns, extensive interviews and historical deep dives. There were accounts to…

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Is love enough? | The Daily Vulnerable

by Ore Fakorede This is me, talking to myself, about love dreams and the letdown of reality. Have you ever had a love dream? Yes, several times. I’ve pictured being…

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Envy is normal, right?

It’s normal. We get it. It is normal to feel that tinge of envy, even when you didn’t plan it. Remember the last time you experienced it? One of us…

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Dear introverts: a love letter

by Moyinoluwa Okunloye Dear Introverts, Someone after my own heart, how are you? How is Christmas going for you? The best time of your life where the world for once,…

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The Daily Vulnerable: Just imagine

by Kara C If you’re going to imagine the worst-case scenario — in any situation — why not also take some time to imagine the best-case scenario? Imagine what it…

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Tired? We all are

by Ore Fakorede Your stress isn’t unique. Neither are your fears, struggles and the anger that flares up when you get stepped on. Hey, I’m touchy too. I snap often…

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Not as planned | The Daily Vulnerable

by Kara C When things don’t go as planned, what do you do? Maybe it’s a little thing, like oversleeping. You can rush to catch up and beat yourself up.…

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Far from Perfect | The Daily Vulnerable

Musings from behind the Pashmina Veil My light in This Dark desires no perfection. None. Nada. It eyes it, contemplating its achievement. Mapping out a path to it. Like a…

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Feedback Friday: “Nothing to be afraid of”

Fellow traveller, We love reading your emails, thoughts, and feedback about the TDV pieces you read. We are blessed to be part of your life, every day, in the most honourable way.…

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The Daily Vulnerable: The perceived notions of what I should be

Musings from behind the Pashmina Veil   So, I still got labelled another gender today. Despite the clarity of picture, and displayed name. My expressed opinion, however, could only have…

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Saying it, today | The Daily Vulnerable

by Kara C. Words seem to be more expensive these days. Or at least it’s harder to find the right ones. The answer to “How’re you holding up?” might be…

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