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Why I’ve Moved Beyond Books: The Power and Freedom of Blogging

When I first started sharing my ideas with the world, I thought books were the ultimate medium. I wrote twelve of them, pouring my heart, thoughts, and creativity into each one. But after years of frustration and limited reach, I’ve come to realize that blogging is a much more effective and fulfilling way to share knowledge and connect with people. --- The Rigidity of Books Books are inherently rigid. Once they’re written, edited, and published, they’re set in stone. If your ideas evolve or you want to refine your message, there’s little you can do without starting from scratch. Additionally, the burden of constantly advertising and promoting a book can feel exhausting, especially when the audience is hard to reach. For me, this rigidity became a major frustration. My books, many of which were written during a religious phase of my life, no longer reflected who I am or what I believe. I found myself unable to reconcile my growth with the permanence of those works, and they felt like a ...

Expressing Love to Our Dogs: Why Saying "I Love You" Matters

Many of us find ourselves telling our dogs, "I love you," even though they can't understand the words. While our dogs communicate their affection through actions like cuddling, licking, and excitement, the verbal expression of love plays a unique role in the human-animal bond. Here’s why saying "I love you" to your dog matters, even if they don’t grasp the literal meaning. ### **1. Emotional Connection** **Affirming Our Feelings**: When we say "I love you" to our dogs, we are verbalizing our emotions, which helps solidify and affirm the bond we feel with them. This verbal expression is a way for us to articulate and acknowledge the deep affection and attachment we have for our pets. **Human Need for Expression**: Humans naturally express emotions through language. Saying "I love you" fulfills our inherent need to communicate feelings verbally, even if the recipient doesn't understand the specific words. ### **2. Reinforcing the Bond** **T...