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Mustard Cupcakes, "Failed" Relationships and Lessons Learned From Dating

If you have a pulse, chances are you've come out of a recently ended relationship wondering "Why?" Why to many things... but a common "why" being "Why now? After so long? I just wasted 'x' amount of years...". You've also ignored the blaring horns of "NO" when you swipe left, or write you number on a napkin, or what have you. Here's a quick snippet into different mindsets to adapt when entering the gauntlet of the dating world, the no-more-dating world, and a fresh pair of eyes when looking at both.

Fruits of the Soil; Considering the Roots Behind Words or Action

Our pasts are the soil, and we are the fruits. Much of how we feel, how we interpret the words and/or actions of others... how we go about our daily lives are shaped by our past experiences, memories, and emotions. It would be challenging, yes, but to try and consciously use this as a guide through emotional moments, frustrations, etc... if we try and redirect the direction in which we are growing, we are influencing the way in which others are growing, as well. Exercising the objective way of thinking, and compassion... it's a very eye-opening, and soul-calming find.