Tag: love
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What It Feels Like To Choose Joy
A choice we make every day Photo by Calvin Mano on Unsplash Joy is more profound than happiness. Joy is not something to chase or pursue. It’s something to make room for, something to make time for. It’s the warmth of your bed in the morning. It’s the cuddle you receive from a loved one. It’s the…
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Love Letter to Evaline Cheng
Greetings to all on this fine Thursday afternoon! In the past, you’ve seen me write love letters to people who have inspired and motivated me. I learned recently that my approach has been problematic due to playing into celebrity worship. My close friend sent me an article from Wear Your Voice Magazine titled, “Kill Your…
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Love Letter to Lilly Singh
Featured Image by Lilly’s instagram @lilly Lilly Singh saved me. Picture a lonely 23-year-old lady starting a new job in a new city with no friends at the peak of its darkest season. Literally, it was fall, and daylight disappeared faster than I could text back “K.” It didn’t help that I had no family…
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Love Letter to Tia Mowry
When I was 11 years old, I remember watching TV in my parents’ bedroom. I would sit on the foot of the bed eating Cheez-Its, waiting for Sister, Sister episodes to air on the Disney Channel. This week, I watched Tia Mowry’s Youtube video titled, “How I Envision My Future,” and let me manifest this…
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Love letters
A few years ago, I had the idea to write letters to people, especially women or female-identifying people, who have inspired me on my journey. These letters reflect and honor the people who have made a positive impact on me and provide small glimpses into my story as well. In doing so publicly, I hope…
Melissa Chanthalangsy 