Reading, held onto

The moment we truly accept our experience, we are free.

Radical Acceptance

A running shelf of quotes, long reads and personal reflections from healing and self-help books — kept for the lines worth returning to.

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Today's Card 21 Sep 2026
“Boundaries aren't about building walls; they're about creating space for true connection.”
Consider This: Reflections for Finding Peace by Nedra Glover Tawwab Read the full piece →
Shelf 01 — Personal

Reflections

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Cover of Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself
Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself

“Finding My Voice Amidst the Noise”

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Cover of The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma
The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma

“The Echoes My Body Held”

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Set Boundaries, Find Peace

“Finding My Edges in a World of Demands”

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Shelf 02 — Featured

Books on the shelf now

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When Things Fall Apart
“The good news is that when we experience feelings like despair, frustration, and anger,…”
Cover image for Just One Heart: A Cardiologist's Guide to Healing, Health, and Happiness
Just One Heart: A Cardiologist's …
“Our hearts feel what our minds deny.”
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Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Gui…
“Boundaries are not about controlling others; they are about protecting yourself.”
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The 7 Habits of Highly Effective …
“Begin with the end in mind.”
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The Untethered Soul by Michael A.…
“You are not your thoughts, nor your emotions. You are the one who notices them.”
Cover image for The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk
The Body Keeps the Score by Besse…
“Until we learn to befriend the sensations in our bodies, we're condemned to repeat the …”
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