Games are fun, aren’t they? And somewhere between the belly laughs, the triumphs, and the disappointments, there lies a wonderful opportunity to see ourselves a little more clearly. Sometimes, quite unexpectedly, even a simple game can reveal something about ourselves that we might otherwise have overlooked.
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“The Divine Speaks in Paradox” Robert Johnson
Vulnerability is paradoxical, as what appears at first glance as weakness is actually strength. To be soft, open and undefended, to let the heart remain permeable in a world that rewards armor, this is a profound strength. It asks us to relax in the unknown without reaching immediately for protection. It asks us to feel what is here, rather than shaping ourselves into something more acceptable, more contained, more controlled. Stepping fully into a paradox takes courage, and yet, it may be the place where we truly find ourselves.
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