Malia’s Spiritual Journey: >I used to think that God and Jesus were just figures that were up in heaven watching us. They weren’t really a part of my life except for when I needed them. I was in control of my life; I relied on myself to change and make things in my life better. […] Read More >

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Mark and Spiritual Discovery: As a teen, I was often nervous around large groups of people or popular individuals who on the outside seemed to have it all. I often found myself following others, sometimes to my detriment. My lack of self-confidence sometimes got me into trouble when I followed my buddies. I got involved […] Read More >

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spirituality and life purpose | discovering my purpose in life Daily Spirituality: >I think spirituality is a foundation of every aspect of our lives because it determines your moral values, your purpose and direction in life. My faith affects every part of my day to daily life — how I relate to my classmates, how […] Read More >

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  intimacy | frustration with school | spirituality | crazy rahim Feeling Needed > We always want to feel needed. We feel affirmed and secure in a group of friends. That’s why I think there are a lot of gangs on the street. A gang provides a community where you are not only wanted, but […] Read More >

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  who can I trust? | spiritual realizations Life in university: >University is the most difficult thing I’ve ever done! Time management was the hardest thing I found in adjusting to university. I don’t particularly like the competition either. >University is great because there’s lots to do, and you get to meet many different people. […] Read More >

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I used to try to fill the void I felt in my heart with external stuff… I was all about the hard Nirvana music, thinkin’ about girls, making lots of money, sports… but none of these things worked… >For security I pretty well put my trust in my stuff as many people do. I would […] Read More >

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Shermeen’s Path to the Only Satisfying Relationship: >I used to think that my purpose and life was just about being good, doing good, and making a positive impact in people’s lives. Then one day my brother suggested life might be about worshipping God. When I look back on my life now, that is totally my […] Read More >

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perfectionism and eating disorder | spirituality Issues Snapshot Perfectionism and an eating disorder I always felt a void within myself. I attempted to fill this emptiness by becoming who I believed to be the "perfect" person. Perfection to me was someone who was beautiful, thin, intelligent, successful, and well-liked. Despite all my efforts to be […] Read More >

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university life | random facts | digging deeper | finding true success The Good and Bad of University Life: >The friends I made are definitely what was worthwhile and enjoyable about university. >Least favourable thing about university: my 8am classes. >The freedom that I had in first year of university was a challenging adjustment. No […] Read More >

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life lessons | laughing and loving | family | heartbreak | spirituality Learning about life in university: >University brings the challenge to live out of my comfort zone — everything is unfamiliar because my parents have for so many years set the guidelines I live by. And suddenly I have to learn everything and make […] Read More >

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