mary

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Career & freelance: “How I Made $500 a Month Freelancing as a Writer”
I still remember the first time I seriously considered freelancing as a writer. Writing had always been my passion. I spent countless hours crafting stories, articles, and blog posts, always hoping they might one day “matter” in some tangible way. But the idea that I could actually earn money from writing seemed almost too good to be true. I was skeptical, hesitant, and slightly intimidated by the thought of putting my work out into the world for pay.
By mary3 months ago in Motivation
Lessons from failure: “7 Things I Learned After Failing Big”
Failure. It's a term we all dread, but it's one of the most common human experiences. Nobody is immune to it, and yet we spend our lives avoiding it, as if failure may wipe out everything we've worked for. For a long time, I assumed that failure was something to be embarrassed of, that it would leave a permanent stain on my life. Then, I had my own "big failure." At the time, it seemed like the end of my tale. I recall waking up every morning with a huge weight in my chest, repeating my mistakes and hoping I could change the past. But with time and meditation, I learned that failure was not the end, but rather the beginning of something much greater.
By mary3 months ago in Education
Life-changing moments: “5 Experiences That Completely Changed My Life”
Life has a way of teaching us lessons we never expected. Sometimes the teachings are mild nudges, and other times they come at us like a tidal wave, forever transforming us. Over the years, I've had experiences that changed the way I saw the world, my relationships, and even myself. Looking back, I can pinpoint a few moments that profoundly impacted my life, each leaving an imprint that I still carry now.
By mary3 months ago in Motivation
The Last Letter on Maple Street
Clara passed the ancient ivy-covered house at the corner of Maple Street every morning. Everyone said that it had been abandoned for years. One day, however, a letter crept through the rusty mailbox while a dim light flickered behind the dusty curtains.
By mary4 months ago in BookClub