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The Day My Brother Died

November 26, 2019 Zachary Gura 3 Comments

The accounts described in this article are based on my recollection of events and does not include every detail. Any…

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Posted in: Short Stories Filed under: brother, cancer, death, grief, growth, life lessons, long road, loss, love, Nicholas, pain, perspective, reflection, sadness, short life, short stories, sorrow, strength, thanksgiving, Time, truth

Where’s the Line?

November 2, 2019 Zachary Gura Leave a comment

Allow too many freedoms and people take advantage. Take away too many and it’s called oppression. Last night I read…

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Posted in: Social Issues Filed under: art, ban, bans, candy, censorship, conditioning, control, environment, government, media, political correctness, social media, society, video games

If the Police Kill Me

October 15, 2019 Zachary Gura 3 Comments

They will do everything they can to demonize me. My past will be scrutinized for mistakes that they can use…

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Posted in: Social Issues Filed under: Amber Guyger, anger, anxiety, civility, death, deep thoughts, depression, ethics, justice, murder, police, police shootings, race, racism, reputation, shootings, Trayvon Martin

Greta Thunberg, God, & Global Climate Change

September 26, 2019 Zachary Gura 1 Comment

The discussion on global climate change has been given new life. This is thanks, in part, to Greta Thunberg, a…

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Posted in: Religion, Social Issues Filed under: activism, climate change, environment, environmentalist, global warming, god, Moving Forward, religion, revelations, sacrifice, together, wellness, words to live by

Self Doubt: Don’t Let it Put Limitations on Your Life

September 11, 2019 Zachary Gura 1 Comment

Taking selfies was never my thing. The practice seemed reserved for those who crave feeding their egos. They’d post smiling…

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Posted in: Observations/Misc., Philosophy, Wellness Filed under: body positivity, confidence, doubt, fear, life, life lessons, limitations, long road, mindset, motivation, Moving Forward, positivity, self-esteem, self-love, short life

Is Everything a Lie: Part 2

August 29, 2019 Zachary Gura Leave a comment

You can find Part 1 of this series by clicking here. Lies have become so prevalent it’s hard to find…

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Posted in: Observations/Misc., Social Issues Filed under: change, deep thoughts, honesty, judgment, lies, long road, morality, Moving Forward, short life, truth
City Street in the Rain

Can You Find God After Losing Faith?

August 7, 2019 Zachary Gura 2 Comments

“I’ll pray you find your way back to God,” the woman promised, pressing a reassuring hand to my forearm. She…

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Posted in: Atheism, Philosophy, Religion, Spirituality Filed under: agnostic, atheism, belief, conditioning, conviction, deep thoughts, faith, god, ignorance, influences, insights, Moving Forward, scripture, skepticism, social pressure

People Need A Chance to Grow

July 18, 2019 Zachary Gura 3 Comments

I was in 5th grade when I first opened ‘Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone.’ My friend, Samantha, quietly passed…

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Posted in: Philosophy, Religion, Social Issues Filed under: change, Christianity, christians, community, compassion, conditioning, conviction, forgiveness, growth, harry potter, long road, Moving Forward, short life, spongebob, squarepants

Crisis Overload: Selective Outrage & Addressing One Issue At a Time

July 3, 2019 Zachary Gura Leave a comment

Injustices occur around the world daily. New controversies and atrocities are revealed in our media in constant scroll-able streams, with…

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Posted in: Observations/Misc., Social Issues Filed under: controversy, crisis, discourse, effort, existence, humanity, mindset, outrage, peace, peace of mind, social media, society

The Easiest Thing in the World To Do:

June 27, 2019 Zachary Gura Leave a comment

Are you suffering from life overload? Or is your daily routine mundane and unexciting? Are you tired of politics, endless…

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Posted in: Wellness Filed under: confidence, dreams, effort, life, life lessons, long road, motivation, Moving Forward, self-esteem, self-love, short life, strength

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