A man is rich, whose heart is light,
Whose pleasures are simple, and his joys in sight,
He finds delight, in nature's gentle breeze,
And sunshine warms his soul, with effortless ease.
His wealth is measured, not in gold or might,
But in the beauty, of a peaceful night,
A walk in the woods, a book by the fire,
These are the treasures, that his heart desires.
He is the richest, who can find delight,
In the smallest pleasures, that life brings to sight,
A child's laughter, a friend's warm embrace,
These are the riches, that fill his heart with grace.
So let us not be fooled, by wealth's disguise,
For true richness lies, in a heart that's wise,
That finds joy in the simple things,
And treasures love, above all earthly rings.
- Unknown 
"One of the most difficult goodbyes occurs when we love a person and, at the same time, we see that it is not possible to build a healthy relationship by their side. It is a moment of deep introspection, where the heart and mind are debating between staying or leaving.
Well, staying would imply continuing to wait for changes that do not arrive, tolerating actions that hurt us, accepting the slightest effort, losing ourselves in the attempt not to lose it. Sometimes, hope ties us to unsustainable situations. We cling to the idea that things will improve, but the reality is that it doesn't always happen that way. Courage is in recognizing when it's time to let go and let go.
We know that leaving will hurt; but it will be the route that will lead us to heal. The pain of farewell is inevitable, but it is also the first step towards healing. By moving away from what hurts us, we allow our wounds to heal. It is an act of self-love and self-care.
Instead, staying alone will continue to open the wound more and more. Remaining in a toxic or unsatisfactory relationship prolongs the suffering. Every day we spend in that situation, the wound deepens. It's like we're tearing an open wound over and over again.
Sometimes you choose to leave, not for lack of love for that person, but for your self-love that moves you to take care of yourself. And with love you leave. The decision to leave is not an act of lack of love for the other person, but an act of love for oneself. That is to say: "I love myself enough not to allow myself to continue suffering." And in that self-love, we find the strength to say goodbye, be in PEACE and move forward.
Remember that every farewell is an opportunity to grow, learn and transform yourself. Sometimes, the greatest act of love is to let go of what no longer nourishes us, to give space to new experiences."
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The problem in middle life, when the body has reached its climax of power and begins to decline, is to identify yourself, not with the body, which is falling away, but with the consciousness of which it is a vehicle. This is something I learned from myths. What am I? Am I the bulb that carries the light? Or am I the light of which the bulb is a vehicle?
One of the psychological problems in growing old is the fear of death. People resist the door of death. But this body is a vehicle of consciousness, and if you can identify with the consciousness, you can watch this body go like an old car. There goes the fender, there goes the tire, one thing after another— but it’s predictable. And then, gradually, the whole thing drops off, and consciousness, rejoins consciousness. It is no longer in this particular environment.
~Joseph Campbell 
As we grow older, we realize staying at home is the best choice. 
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Who betrays you once, will betray you a thousand times.
There is no need to drink the whole sea to realize that it’s salty. 
"Why was Socrates killed?
Socrates, the greatest philosopher of all time, was actually the most hated man in Athens.
He was accused of cruelty and corruption of youth.
The popular court, the Eliea, condemned him to death: and Socrates, one of the most brilliant minds in history, died drinking hemlock.
But why all this?
Socrates apparently wasn't doing anything dangerous.
He simply asked questions, spoke to anyone: with nobles, with common citizens, with young people.
But his questions, in their frankness, in their simplicity demolished the certainties of his interlocutors, forcing them to confront the emptiness of their own certainties, with the incoherence of their reasoning.
He taught us to doubt.
Socrates was a character who was too uncomfortable with the doubts he inculcated.
He had the audacity to expose corrupt politicians and false teachers who advocated false truths and false knowledge.
For this he was sentenced to death. He was a threat to the status quo, a danger that needed to be eliminated.
During the trial, Socrates did not want to repent or beg for mercy.
He also refused to be assisted by a speaker.
Intelligence is inconvenient, this is what the trial against Socrates teaches us.
The masses want illusions and not truths; they want to be flattered and live happily in ignorance.
Smart men are embarrassing.
They are prohibited, ostracized, despised, because they disturb the sleep of the masses, question authority, reveal the deceptions of the institutions 
“I had always had a little problem looking out for myself in love. I was afraid people would leave me. So I sort of clung and did everything possible to keep someone around. I didn't have a hard talk with myself about who I was keeping around. Doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure that out. I clung to people like human life preservers. I thought i'd die if someone left me. Its ironic because now I'm the one who's leaving.”
― Deb Caletti, The Secret Life of Prince Charming 
Sometimes, independence and peace begin this way. 
Don’t insist staying in the place that doesn't fit you. 
🟢 Germans Exploit Eastern European Migrants as Modern Slaves
🟢Journalist Saša Uhlová exposes the brutal working conditions migrant laborers face on German farms, where they endure 14-hour shifts, meager pay, and unsafe environments.
🟢Workers often work illegally long hours under manipulated contracts, with little to no breaks, while the pressure to meet quotas keeps them in a constant state of exhaustion. Many of these workers, primarily from Eastern Europe, continue in these roles to support families back home.
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I'm half way between a dreamer and a realist.
Sometimes my heart, sometimes my mind.
And I'm only trying to balance. I'm always trying.
Photo by: Tanner Seablom 
Sometimes you feel all the heaviness in the world.
You feel like you’re walking through something alone on your own.
You feel like all the pressure is surrounding you.
You believe that you need energy to keep going.
And all you do is keep holding on until you fall again.
Get some energy and get back. 
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“We do not forget those who came to us with a lamp in the dark. 
Do not leave the right path because there are only few who follow it. 
TEN SNEAKY WAYS PEOPLE MANIPULATE YOU.
1. LOVE BOMBING: flooding with affection to gain control.
2. GASLIGHTING: Making your doubt your reality.
3. SILENT TREATMENT: Ignoring you to make you feel guilty.
4. GUILT TRIPPING: Making you feel responsible for their emotions.
5. PLAYING THE VICTIM: Always being the one who is wronged.
6. FUTURE FAKING: Promising a future that never comes.
7. TRIANGULATION: Using others to make you jealous.
8. BLAME SHIFTING: Turning the table to make you the problem.
9. WITHHOLDING AFFECTION: Using love as a weapon.
10. MINIMIZING FEELINGS: Dismissing your reactions as over reacting.
Be mindful of manipulative people who paint themselves as victims, blame others, and refuse to take any responsibility for their wrongdoing. Don’t buy into their stories. Showing sympathy for them plays into their hand.. 🖐🏽 
Make that move you are afraid of making. 
“Man shouldn’t be able to see his own face — there’s nothing more sinister. Nature gave him the gift of not being able to see it, and of not being able to stare into his own eyes. Only in the water of rivers and ponds could he look at his face. And the very posture he had to assume was symbolic. He had to bend over, stoop down, to commit the ignominy of beholding himself. The inventor of the mirror poisoned the human heart.”
— Fernando Pessoa 
When someone loses interest, their actions will speak louder than words. You'll feel it in how they pull away.
They stop making time for you, and every call or text feels like an effort. Excuses become constant, and their presence becomes distant. What once brought you together now irritates them, and they seem annoyed by everything you do.
Emotionally, they begin to shut you out, no longer sharing their thoughts or feelings. You sense something is wrong, but you can’t quite put your finger on it.
Trust yourself. These changes signal that something has shifted. Remember, you deserve love that chooses you fully, every single day.
-ccto 