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We'll Be Okay

I recently had a conversation with a friend wherein she asked, “Do I want to have a daughter whose rights to choose aren’t in her hands?” I contend y

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When Breath Becomes Fresh Air by Paul Kalanithi - Book Review

🚀 The Book in 3 Sentences 1. Knowledge can never replace wisdom gained from first-hand experience. 2. We derive meaning from human relationali

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Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl - Book Review

🚀 The Book in 3 Sentences 1. Frankl found a pattern in the tendencies of those who survived the Holocaust. 2. We all have the freedom to decide wh

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Reflection: Junior Year

Today was my last day as a junior. Out of all the years I’ve been alive, I’ve grown the most this year, both personally and academically. I’d like to

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The Opposite of Loneliness by Marina Keegan - Book Review & Highlights

⛰ What It's About The Opposite of Loneliness is an anthology of Marina Keegan’s essays and stories. Marina Keegan graduated from Yale University

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Forgiveness: A Lesson From the Nez Perce

On April 2nd, 2022, I went to the Nez Perce Reservation with a small group of Timberline High School students to forge a connection. When I came back,

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