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It can be easy to feel as though we are stuck, shaped entirely by our circumstances, past experiences, or even our own habits. Sometimes it seems as if our sense of self has been cast in stone. Yet, just as the tide moves and reshapes the shore, we too are capable of shifting, growing and…
Halloween is just one night we get to pretend and put on a costume. Yet, for many of us, the act of masking isn’t limited to October. We may have been wearing a careful, complex mask every day for as long as we can remember. This isn’t one we buy in a shop. It’s the…
There’s a quiet kind of courage that often goes unnoticed. It’s not the sort that draws attention. It doesn’t shout or demand to be seen. It’s the gentle bravery that stirs in someone’s chest as they allow themselves to be real with you—perhaps for the very first time. It’s the pause before they speak, the…
Belonging is a fundamental human need. We all want to feel accepted, valued, and connected to others. But in the pursuit of belonging, many of us find ourselves trying to fit in instead. According to researcher and storyteller Brené Brown, the difference between fitting in and belonging is profound—and understanding this can help us embrace…
When I look back over my life, I can see a consistent pattern of these 3 things showing up. For a long time, I just felt like this is the way I am, and always will be. Can you relate? 👇 Saying “Yes” when you want to say “No”. And saying “No” to something you do…
Guest: Shelley Klammer, Expressive Arts Educator at Expressive Art Workshops Website | Instagram | Facebook Rose Burch Hi friend. Welcome to the Quiet Connections podcast. Do you feel anxious and not good enough in social situations? Feel like you’re weird, broken or don’t fit in? You are not alone. Join Hayley and Stacie on…
Finding meaning in words I find a lot of solace and constance in words and the English language. It’s something I’ve always loved, and English was always my favourite subject at school, so much so that I’m studying it at university. I find it so liberating that we have the power to express ourselves in…