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Carpet Remnants Saved the Day
The atmosphere I live in matters deeply to me. I can’t stand being in a space that doesn’t feel good aesthetically—it affects my mood, my focus, and honestly, my sanity. Temporary spaces have always been the hardest. College dorm rooms and short-term houses are especially challenging, because you know you’re only living in them for a brief period of time, yet you still have to exist fully inside them every day.So what do you do when the space you’re stuck with is the tiniest, ugliest room in the house?
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Testing Karma
Karma refers to the principle of cause and effect, where actions have consequences, and positive actions lead to positive outcomes, while negative actions lead to negative outcomes. Examples include a person who helps others often experiencing more luck and good fortune in their life, or someone who consistently yells at others may find themselves in situations where others are unkind to them. -
Simplicity Meets Overthinking
I have been told frequently that I overthink everything. Keeping things simple is a real stretch for me. When I see a piece of writing with simple bullet points, I want to write it that way. I often end up with paragraphs instead. I always think I need to say more. I have heard the “less is more” quote, and I understand it. Then I tend to clutter it up. My editing style has trouble leaving anything out.