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Damien Blaauw
Jun 124 min read
"The Art of War": Timeless Wisdom for Modern Living
"The Art of War" by Sun Tzu was a transformative reading experience for me, though written over 2,500 years ago, this ancient Chinese...
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Damien Blaauw
Jun 109 min read
Curating My Circle: A Journey of 48 Laws...
Upon stumbling on Robert Greene's "The 48 Laws of Power," I was both intrigued and skeptical. The book promised wisdom on navigating...
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Damien Blaauw
Jun 74 min read
Navigating the Divide: My Internal Struggle with Relationships
Love had always seemed like a beautiful, chaotic mess that could bring unimaginable joy or profound heartache. I stand at the crossroads...
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Damien Blaauw
Jun 64 min read
Timeless Lessons From a Pop Culture Book
In the ever-evolving landscape of modern relationships, John Gray's "Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus" has been an invaluable...
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Damien Blaauw
May 315 min read
Love: Striking the Balance
Over the years, my journey through relationships has been nothing short of a rollercoaster ride. Each relationship, each experience, has...
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Damien Blaauw
May 235 min read
Lessons I Learnt from Divorce
Divorce is one of those life events that you never truly understand until you've gone through it yourself. It's a maelstrom of emotions,...
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Damien Blaauw
May 175 min read
Navigating the Storm
Life has a way of throwing curveballs, and over the past few years, I've been hit by more than my fair share. As a colored male in South...
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Damien Blaauw
May 163 min read
The Perils of Parental Blindness to Children's Bad Habits
Parenting is one of the most challenging journeys life has to offer. Every day, I strive to balance nurturing my children's growth while...
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Damien Blaauw
May 153 min read
The Silent War...
Relationships are supposed to be our safe havens, the places where we can be our most authentic selves. Yet, I’ve learned that this ideal...
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Damien Blaauw
May 153 min read
The Great "I Love Mom" Deception
Every year, my social media feeds are flooded with elaborate and emotive Mother’s Day status updates. Photos of smiling mothers,...
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Damien Blaauw
Apr 193 min read
Embracing Solitude: A Journey to Self-Love and Inner Peace
As I sit here, surrounded by the gentle hum of ambient music and the haunting melodies of the wind whirring outside, I am struck by the...
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Damien Blaauw
Apr 193 min read
Navigating the Maze of Segmented Communication in Blended Families: A Personal Reflection
Reflecting on the intricacies of communication within blended families, I am struck by the complexity of it all. It's like navigating...
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Damien Blaauw
Mar 205 min read
Exploring the Paradox of Monogamy: Unraveling the Tapestry of Human Chemistry
As I sit down to ponder the intricacies of human relationships, I find myself drawn to the paradox of monogamy. It's a concept deeply...
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Damien Blaauw
Feb 262 min read
Relationships in Our Current Society
As human beings, we are inherently drawn to relationships. Whether they're friendships, romantic partnerships, or familial bonds,...
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Damien Blaauw
Sep 22, 20236 min read
The Challenged State of Masculinity Today...
I grew up seeing men consistently being vilified in their communities and taken for granted by not only their partners/spouses, but by...
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Damien Blaauw
Aug 28, 20234 min read
Parenting & Dating
Dating can be a complex and challenging journey, especially when children are involved. When two people with kids from previous...
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Damien Blaauw
Aug 18, 20234 min read
The Journey To Letting Go...
In a world that's constantly evolving, one thing remains constant: the importance of instilling accountability in our children. As...
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Damien Blaauw
Aug 11, 20234 min read
And That's When I Knew It Was Over...
Relationships are complex and intricate journeys that often involve a rollercoaster of emotions, experiences, and memories. While some...
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Damien Blaauw
Jun 29, 20234 min read
Hey Dad, Can You Hear Me?
The role of fathers in the development of children is often undervalued and overlooked in today's society. While mothers undoubtedly play...
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Damien Blaauw
Jun 23, 20233 min read
Everyone Wants An Honest Conversation Till It's Time To Have An Honest Conversation.
I have mentioned before in a previous blog how every person and their cat wants to have an honest conversation until the time for an...
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