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Nikki is a middle-aged woman focused on kindness, change, and self-improvement, enjoying motorcycling and embracing life's imperfections.

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The author reflects on their fear of being non-committal in their 20s and how they now believe that commitment is the best way to learn what you like and don't like. They question if they are too noncommittal in their current life...
The author reflects on her life as she turns forty-six, discussing her experiences, lessons learned, and her desire to live a good life and have a good death. She talks about her time in NYC, her studies at Harvard, her horse less...
The author reflects on her recent experience of asking someone out and the challenges of dating in midlife. She shares her thoughts on communication, the impact of social media on relationships, and the importance of being true to...
The text discusses the author's internal struggle with negative self-talk and the importance of self-compassion. The author shares her experience of learning to self-soothe and practice self-compassion, and the impact it has had o...
The author reflects on a year of heartbreak and self-questioning, discussing their struggles with worth, vulnerability, and brokenness. They have found comfort in mindfulness, yoga, and self-compassion, and have come to appreciate...
The text explores the concept of self-identity and the labels we use to define ourselves, delving into the idea of non-self and the ever-changing nature of identity. The author reflects on the practice of meditation and its role i...
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The text is a reflection on the author's life, feeling unmoored and adrift, and the journey of rediscovering and accepting oneself.
The author reflects on watching the show Felicity and how it brings back memories of a difficult time in their life, including dropping out of school, an accident, and the nostalgia for the person they might have been. They expres...
The author reflects on their emotional nature and how it has impacted their life, relationships, and art. They discuss their journey to regulate their emotions and the impact of their breakup. They express a desire to manage their...
The text reflects on the author's experience of immense upheaval, including a breakup and a move, and the process of learning to let go and create a new map for themselves.
The text provides advice for people starting their careers, focusing on knowing oneself, advocating for oneself, working hard, being honest, resilient, helpful, deliberate, and planning for the future.
The author discusses her experience of getting a motorcycle license and buying a Royal Enfield INT650 after a breakup. She describes the feeling of riding the motorcycle and how it helps her confront her fears. She also talks abou...
The author discusses their experience with feeling emotions deeply and how they used substances to cope with intense feelings. They talk about their recent break-up and how they have learned to embrace and release their emotions, ...
The author reflects on her intentions for the summer, expressing a desire to explore her passion for writing and determine if she truly loves it. She discusses her history with writing and her aspirations to finish a historical fi...
The author reflects on her life and the changes she has gone through, and is considering her future and the possibilities it holds.
The author reflects on the difficulty of moving on from a past relationship, expressing a desire to erase painful memories and move beyond the hurt.
The author reflects on her recent breakup and the emotional turmoil that followed, as well as her efforts to find stability and healing in the aftermath.
The author discusses the challenges of balancing a full-time job, a relationship, and writing a novel, expressing the joy and fulfillment that writing brings to their life.
The author discusses word count rules for historical novels, citing examples of popular books and questioning whether to follow convention or aim for a higher word count. They express doubt about their writing skills and time cons...