VALON ASANI

Writing & reflections.

Personal growth

If you really really want it

Commitment to your goals becomes more visible when the first obstacle appears. This is a motivational reminder to mean what you say and act…

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Personal growth

Truth and (Self)-Love Challenge

This truth and self-love challenge is an invitation to try one week of honesty and kindness. It also asks for boundaries, which connects with…

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Personal growth

The 7 Principles of the Universe

The seven Hermetic principles below come from The Kybalion. They describe a philosophical outlook rather than a scientific account of the universe. These notes…

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Personal growth

Why You Are Here

Creating your life is the philosophical image behind this short note. I connect purpose with experience, choice and the things we bring into the…

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Personal growth

33 Principles for my 33rd.

These 33 personal principles mark my 33rd birthday. They bring together the way I want to work, learn and live, including long-term relationships and…

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Be ready to be tested by life

Staying calm as a parent became a very practical challenge when my child was injured. This is an account of that morning and the…

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What others think doesn’t matter

Creating despite criticism asks you to bring care to the work without handing every opinion control over it. My later reflection on hostile comments…

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