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Healing and growth are not easy paths, but we don’t have to walk them alone. Books become companions—guides that remind us we’re not stuck, and that freedom is possible. Here are two that have deeply inspired me: 1. Casual Business Moves Back to Life: Fighting Injustice with Justice by Jameel Williams A powerful reflection on…
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Bitterness clenches the hand into a fist. Healing loosens the grip. But freedom? Freedom opens the hand wide. To live with open hands is to live unafraid—to give and receive love, to embrace peace, to welcome what’s ahead without being chained to what’s behind. What Open Hands Mean They no longer hold bitterness. They are…
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What aspects of your cultural heritage are you most proud of or interested in? Music & Dance: -Salsa, Merengue Food Traditions: Arroz con gandules, Pasteles Language & Expression: Spanglish😂 Language & Expression: Gatherings and Family connections. “Even though I wasn’t born in Puerto Rico, my Puerto Rican heritage has always been a big part of my…
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What things give you energy? Writing, brainstorming, or learning something new often leaves me more energized than when I started. And when I add gratitude into the mix — pausing to appreciate small wins or moments of joy — my energy multiplies. In short, my energy doesn’t just come from sleep or food; it comes…
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If bitterness is a silent poison, release is the antidote. But here’s the hard truth: letting go rarely feels natural. Our pain whispers, “Hold on—… Bitterness Rots the Hand That Holds It – Part II: The Release of the Grip
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If bitterness is a silent poison, release is the antidote. But here’s the hard truth: letting go rarely feels natural. Our pain whispers, “Hold on—it’s the only justice you have left.” Our pride insists, “If you forgive, they win.” And so, we grip the thorny branch tighter, not realizing it’s our own hand that continues…
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Bitterness is poison we carry in our hands. . it begins in silence, eating away at our peace. . it tightens its grip, convincing us that holding on is strength. . But when we release it , our hands are free to heal, to build, to embrace life again. Bitterness rots the hand that holds…
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Bitterness doesn’t shout when it enters our lives. It slips in quietly, often through the cracks of hurt, betrayal, or disappointment. At first, it feels justified—like a shield protecting us from being wounded again. But over time, what was once a shield becomes a prison. Bitterness is a silent poison. It doesn’t just linger in…
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About Me Hi, I’m Wanda, This blog, “Bitterness Rots the Hand That Holds It,” began as my personal reflection on how holding on to resentment and pain was quietly shaping my life. Through writing, I discovered that bitterness doesn’t just stay in the past—it seeps into the present and steals our peace. Here, I share…
