From Darkness to Light: The Story of My First Book


“The wound is the place where the Light enters you.” ~ Rumi

Dear Reader,

Have you ever felt your heart race with the thrill of achieving a lifelong dream? Picture this, the moment when your dream finally comes true, the culmination of years of hard work, crippling doubt and perseverance. My name is Deborah, and this is the story of my first book and its journey from darkness to light. It’s also a glimpse into what could be the opening chapter of my memoir.

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Are You Pressing the Right “Like” Button?


“Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakes.” ~ Carl Jung

Dear Reader,

This post takes a closer look at the Like Button – or whatever you prefer to call it. Whether you love it, hate it, or feel both ways, this little button wields enormous power and is here to stay. Let’s start with the external Like Button (LB) – the one that greets us here on WordPress and all across social media. Then we’ll dive into the internal LB, the one that guides our decisions and helps us validate ourselves. We’ll explore these buttons from a Jungian perspective, seeing how they tap into our collective unconscious and personal need for validation. But more importantly, let’s uncover how self-love plays a vital role in this curious case of two buttons. Which one are you pressing?

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