What's in a Name? — Web Unspun

What is Self-Esteem?

When we take matters into our own hands, we must prepare to be confronted by our deeply-rooted fears. The payoff? A boost after having effectively resolved whatever issue. What happens when we take fear itself into our own hands, though? Is the payoff worth it?

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What is The Big Picture?

Though I first began this blog article in April, the magnitude of the response held me back for 2 months. How can I, a mere mortal, come up with an answer to what the Big Picture is? Surely, I’m not qualified, but who does decide how we define power, success, love, gender, and God, then?

What is Power of Prosperity?

What a power trip writing about power is, except when you're not sure anyone will read it. Then it becomes a game of decisions: how much of my heart do I share versus how much do I boast about my perceived power? In the end, will anyone be left to say you've mastered prosperous living? All that and more in this long-awaited What's in a Name segment!

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What is Diamond in the Rough?

I don't know why exactly, but all I seem to remember lately is Disney movie references. With Diamond in the Rough this week, I'm brought back to viewings of Aladdin and his venture into the Cave of Wonders. Despite Aladdin's desire to be rich, powerful, and renowned, the lesson, in the end, was to be true to yourself, right? I always skipped ahead to watch them sing A Whole New World...

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What is Lost and Found?

"You'd lose your head if it wasn't attached to your neck," and what a loss that would be! Compared to the keys, cell phones, wallets, sunglasses (and dignity) I've lost throughout the years, losing my head would be disastrous since it connects me to my senses. What would happen if I lost my heart though, and if I did, how hard would it be to find?

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What is Fearless?

Fear has been a common theme in my writing since returning home, so it was no surprise to see it turn up in the Name Game generator several times over the past few months. Have I reached a point yet where I can readily take a leap of faith or am I still hanging back and waiting for a clearer sign from the universe?

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