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What It Felt Like When the Afternoon Crash Never Came
For as long as I can remember, the afternoon crash felt inevitable. Somewhere between early afternoon and the last stretch of the workday, my energy would fade. Not dramatically. Just enough to make everything feel heavier. Focus slipped. Patience thinned. Tasks that felt manageable in the morning suddenly required effort.
By illumipure15 days ago in Journal
Daily Liturgy: January 20, 2026 – Tuesday of the Second Week in Ordinary Time
Today’s readings invite us to reflect on God’s extraordinary insight into human hearts and the gentle ways He calls us to serve Him. In the first reading from 1 Samuel, the prophet Samuel is sent to anoint the future king of Israel. When he sees Jesse’s sons, he is impressed by their outward appearances, but the Lord reminds him, “The Lord looks at the heart.” Samuel anoints David, the youngest son, a humble shepherd, chosen not for what the world sees but for what God perceives within. This reading teaches that God often works through the seemingly ordinary, calling forth greatness in ways that defy human expectation. The psalm echoes this theme, celebrating the faithfulness and guidance God grants to His chosen servants, reminding us that God’s perspective is always higher, wiser, and deeper than our own.
By Sound and Spirit16 days ago in Journal
Do YouTubers Help Teach Self-Defense?
YouTube offers a lot of great how-tos on pretty much every topic, but you need to wade through a lot of garbage to get there. This definitely applies to learning self-defense; there are too many would-be gurus promising too much. Obviously, if you can afford lessons in a dojo or an afternoon class, go for it: It’s always better to learn with other people than it is alone, especially as you get more in-depth education, and having a resisting opponent is always better than just punching at shadows. However, some people don’t have access to a decent dojo or can’t afford one, so YouTube is their only option. Do whatever you feel necessary for your own defense, no matter what it takes.
By Jamais Jochim16 days ago in Journal
How SEOs Can Integrate AI into Copywriting: A Survival Guide
In the fast-evolving digital marketing landscape, Search Engine Optimization (SEO) remains a cornerstone for driving organic traffic, enhancing visibility, and ultimately growing businesses online. However, as search engines become smarter and user expectations rise, the role of content creation has transformed into a more nuanced, strategic task. Enter Artificial Intelligence (AI)—a powerful tool reshaping how SEOs approach copywriting. Ayub Ansary’s insights provide a compelling framework for understanding and implementing AI-powered copywriting techniques that not only survive but thrive in this competitive environment.
By Muhammad Al Arabi16 days ago in Journal
What are the top strategies for insurance compliance management in 2026?
Many insurers still rely on fragmented processes, manual reviews, and reactive controls; approaches that create blind spots, slow response times, and expose the business to regulatory and reputational risk. At the same time, digital distribution, AI-driven decision-making, and growing volumes of customer data are reshaping how insurance products are built, sold, and serviced.
By Fusion Business Solution P Limited17 days ago in Journal
Making Time for God: Daily Prayer in a Busy Life
Life is busy. Work, family, errands, and responsibilities often fill every corner of the day, leaving little space for reflection or prayer. Yet daily prayer is one of the most powerful tools a Catholic has for staying grounded, cultivating patience, and experiencing God’s presence in every moment. Finding ways to integrate prayer into a busy life is not about creating a rigid schedule; it is about building habits that allow moments of connection, however brief, to become transformative.
By Sound and Spirit18 days ago in Journal
Understanding the Sacraments and Why They Matter
The Catholic Church teaches that the sacraments are more than rituals or traditions. They are encounters with God, tangible ways to experience His grace and presence in our lives. Each sacrament has a unique purpose, a moment where faith becomes visible, and life meets the sacred. Understanding why the sacraments matter is an invitation to see how God works in both ordinary and extraordinary ways.
By Sound and Spirit18 days ago in Journal
My ChatGPT Breakthrough: How Going From "User" to "Director" 10X'd My Content Output
From Overwhelmed to Overachieving: How I Finally Made ChatGPT Work For Me (And How You Can Too) Let me be brutally honest for a second. When ChatGPT first exploded onto the scene, I felt a knot in my stomach. It wasn’t excitement—it was dread. Everywhere I looked, someone was shouting about how it was going to revolutionize everything. My inbox was flooded with courses promising "AI Mastery," my social feeds were a blur of complex, perfect-looking prompts, and my competitors seemed to be churning out content at an impossible rate.
By John Arthor18 days ago in Journal
The Trouble with /My/ Time
Today is supposed to be my fresh start to a new week, but I am still reeling with the realization that my private property means absolutely nothing to my children's father, that my parenting time and my personal plans are irrelevant enough to him to risk our child going without the prescription drink he needs - just because said adult's schedule is the sole valuable one?, and that there is likely nothing I can do to stop this behavior from simply continuing.
By The Schizophrenic Mom18 days ago in Journal
