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The Transformative Power of Shame and Introspection in Personal Growth
In a world that often emphasizes positivity and confidence, we rarely discuss the constructive role that uncomfortable emotions like shame can play in our development. When properly channeled, feelings of shame and the practice of deep introspection can become powerful catalysts for meaningful personal growth and professional development. This is especially relevant in education, self-care…
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March 2025 – A Most Significant Birthday
I was divorced, my children were otherwise occupied (still under 18) and my so-called family didn’t even bother to send me Facebook birthday message.
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My Indie Filmmaker Era: A Hollywood Detour
Sometimes getting off the beaten track for your goals and career path helps reboot your passion and excitement for what is yet to come
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Southeast Asia’s Major Aviation Hubs
From the most expensive cities to the least, these Southeast Asia airports made the list for the best of the best.
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When It Comes To Traditional Southeast Asian Women, Don’t Sleep on Vietnam
Two retired Genx African American men thought they’d never find love again, but they found it — n Vietnam.
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Everything Changed in Just One Day
Once my profile was ready and released, everything changed in just one day. I saw her; her pose and the look on her face struck my heart instantly. As soon as I saw her, I felt it in me. This was she. I immediately hit the like button, and I sent her a message right…
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I Cannot Believe This Happened (Part 2 of 3)
This is part two of the series… December 2019 I flew back to Vietnam to spend time with Nghia. I’d made the decision to return to VN after we’d learned that our visa petition and application had been rejected by the US Consulate in Vietnam and sent back to the USCIS stateside for reconsideration. I’d…
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
“The Hood and Veil Queen” screenplay written by filmmaker, author and screenwriter Angelo Bell, has been selected as a finalist in the 2024 Screenplay Festival Competition.
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Ten Years of Added Life 2014-2024
I calmly took the passcode off my phone for the likely occurrence that I would not survive the night as I slept. I wanted to make sure my relatives in NY were reachable by whomever found my body.
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Rhinestone Cowboy – lyrics by Glen Campbell, apropos
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As a black kid growing up in South Jamaica, Queens, I was a big fan of Glen Campbell. He was one of my mother’s favorite country western singers. This song came to mind quite spontaneously and I couldn’t remember the lyrics.
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