<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:googleplay="http://www.google.com/schemas/play-podcasts/1.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Maikeru's World - "Lighthouse & Harbor": 💡 Thoughts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thoughts, is a captivating realm where ideas ignite and curiosity takes flight. From profound insights to whimsical musings, this collection of brief wonders will challenge your perspectives, spark introspection, and leave you yearning for more. Immerse yourself in the magic of thought and unlock the universe's secrets, one word at a time.]]></description><link>https://www.maikeruiirenikasu.com/s/thoughts</link><image><url>https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!_sxP!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F24104586-6b61-4196-b498-66db1a9768f1_1039x1039.png</url><title>Maikeru&apos;s World - &quot;Lighthouse &amp; Harbor&quot;: 💡 Thoughts</title><link>https://www.maikeruiirenikasu.com/s/thoughts</link></image><generator>Substack</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 03:55:45 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.maikeruiirenikasu.com/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><copyright><![CDATA[Maikeru Iirenikasu © 2026]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><webMaster><![CDATA[maikeru@substack.com]]></webMaster><itunes:owner><itunes:email><![CDATA[maikeru@substack.com]]></itunes:email><itunes:name><![CDATA[Maikeru Iirenikasu]]></itunes:name></itunes:owner><itunes:author><![CDATA[Maikeru Iirenikasu]]></itunes:author><googleplay:owner><![CDATA[maikeru@substack.com]]></googleplay:owner><googleplay:email><![CDATA[maikeru@substack.com]]></googleplay:email><googleplay:author><![CDATA[Maikeru Iirenikasu]]></googleplay:author><itunes:block><![CDATA[Yes]]></itunes:block><item><title><![CDATA[💡 Food For Thought - April 28]]></title><description><![CDATA[The mind is a magical realm with the power to create and destroy. Use it wisely to create a happier "you." - M. Iirenikasu.]]></description><link>https://www.maikeruiirenikasu.com/p/food-for-thought-april-28</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.maikeruiirenikasu.com/p/food-for-thought-april-28</guid><pubDate>Sun, 28 Apr 2024 10:03:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!m2Md!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F3955c34d-7287-4cfc-b23c-2736d647f9fc_4500x3000.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!m2Md!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F3955c34d-7287-4cfc-b23c-2736d647f9fc_4500x3000.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" 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The heartbreak of forgetting how you once approached life casts a shadow over your present.</p><p>But fear not, for within the recesses of memory lie the keys to unlocking the gates of happiness once more. You can find solace in the depths of forgotten moments, for they hold the secrets of a mindset that once brought you joy.</p><p>Take a journey into the labyrinth of your past, where memories shimmer like stars in the night sky. Recall how you perceived the world when happiness was your faithful companion. Embrace the thoughts that once danced in your mind, like melodies that stirred your soul.</p><p>And if the threads of memory elude your grasp, fear not, for imagination can be a powerful ally in the quest for emotional healing. Envision the thoughts that the happier version of yourself would likely entertain now, and let them weave a tapestry of hope in the fabric of your mind.</p><p>It's a heartrending endeavor, this journey into the past, but the promise of renewal lies within its depths. For in reclaiming the forgotten thoughts of yesteryear, you can breathe life into the present and rediscover the resilience that once defined you.</p><p>So, my fellow traveler, let the echoes of happier times guide you through the labyrinth of memory. Embrace the forgotten whispers of your past self, and let them be a beacon of light in the darkness of your present. For in the embrace of nostalgia lies the key to unlocking the door to happiness once more.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Mbq_!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F36a86507-a010-45b5-b0c5-c065eed9ea87_641x510.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Mbq_!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F36a86507-a010-45b5-b0c5-c065eed9ea87_641x510.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Mbq_!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F36a86507-a010-45b5-b0c5-c065eed9ea87_641x510.png 848w, 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Iirenikasu.]]></description><link>https://www.maikeruiirenikasu.com/p/food-for-thought-february-24</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.maikeruiirenikasu.com/p/food-for-thought-february-24</guid><pubDate>Sat, 24 Feb 2024 12:29:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ZxyY!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F04b7466c-1a89-4a34-9b47-fa4d97e8ea3f_4500x3000.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ZxyY!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F04b7466c-1a89-4a34-9b47-fa4d97e8ea3f_4500x3000.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" 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   ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[💡 Food For Thought - January 02]]></title><description><![CDATA[No one wakes up and decides to make "negative resolutions." We all focus on "positive resolutions," but why do most of us fail? - M. Iirenikasu.]]></description><link>https://www.maikeruiirenikasu.com/p/food-for-thought-january-02</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.maikeruiirenikasu.com/p/food-for-thought-january-02</guid><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jan 2024 15:30:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!6Hsw!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F5390ab41-af0d-4f8f-94e6-d45ee0ae7bac_4500x3000.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!6Hsw!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F5390ab41-af0d-4f8f-94e6-d45ee0ae7bac_4500x3000.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" 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No soul awakens to the dawn of a new day, resolving to craft a tapestry of negativity. The resolutions we birth are conceived in the womb of positivity, bathed in the fragile light of hope. Yet, despite our earnest endeavors&#8230;</p>
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   ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[💡 Food For Thought - November 18]]></title><description><![CDATA[In uncertainty's shadow, visualize your best self as the protagonist in your life's story, transmuting doubt into hope and fear into courage - M. Iirenikasu.]]></description><link>https://www.maikeruiirenikasu.com/p/food-for-thought-november-18</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.maikeruiirenikasu.com/p/food-for-thought-november-18</guid><pubDate>Sat, 18 Nov 2023 18:38:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!KOyi!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F70f07dc4-3c3d-49f6-bf88-ab72faf35d00_4500x3000.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!KOyi!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F70f07dc4-3c3d-49f6-bf88-ab72faf35d00_4500x3000.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" 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But the heartbreak of anxiety and doubt can weigh heavy on our souls.</p><p>To rekindle the flickering flame of optimism, we must embark on a journey of self-visualization, casting the best version of ours&#8230;</p>
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   ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[💡 Food For Thought - October 15]]></title><description><![CDATA[Addiction and attachment are the two shackles that bind us captive, forged from an illusion that they alone are the source of our happiness - M. Iirenikasu.]]></description><link>https://www.maikeruiirenikasu.com/p/food-for-thought-october-15</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.maikeruiirenikasu.com/p/food-for-thought-october-15</guid><pubDate>Sun, 15 Oct 2023 17:10:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Z2W2!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F47349b84-4d81-433d-854e-7a88df1e3bbc_4500x3000.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Z2W2!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F47349b84-4d81-433d-854e-7a88df1e3bbc_4500x3000.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Z2W2!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F47349b84-4d81-433d-854e-7a88df1e3bbc_4500x3000.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Z2W2!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F47349b84-4d81-433d-854e-7a88df1e3bbc_4500x3000.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Z2W2!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F47349b84-4d81-433d-854e-7a88df1e3bbc_4500x3000.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Z2W2!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F47349b84-4d81-433d-854e-7a88df1e3bbc_4500x3000.png 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img 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srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Z2W2!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F47349b84-4d81-433d-854e-7a88df1e3bbc_4500x3000.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Z2W2!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F47349b84-4d81-433d-854e-7a88df1e3bbc_4500x3000.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Z2W2!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F47349b84-4d81-433d-854e-7a88df1e3bbc_4500x3000.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Z2W2!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F47349b84-4d81-433d-854e-7a88df1e3bbc_4500x3000.png 1456w" sizes="100vw" fetchpriority="high"></picture><div 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These chains, forged from the illusion that they hold the key to our happiness, bind us with an unrelenting grasp.</p><p>To unravel this torment, we must first confront the cruel deception at its core&#8230;</p>
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   ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[💡 Food For Thought - October 07]]></title><description><![CDATA[We often strive for specific outcomes, but their absence can lead to our discontent, becoming the source of our unhappiness. Live in the moment, not for the moment - M. Iirenikasu.]]></description><link>https://www.maikeruiirenikasu.com/p/food-for-thought-october-07</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.maikeruiirenikasu.com/p/food-for-thought-october-07</guid><pubDate>Sat, 07 Oct 2023 16:41:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!5Pd-!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb82f9694-3997-4e34-9d1a-3449d181fb86_4500x3000.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!5Pd-!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb82f9694-3997-4e34-9d1a-3449d181fb86_4500x3000.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!5Pd-!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb82f9694-3997-4e34-9d1a-3449d181fb86_4500x3000.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!5Pd-!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb82f9694-3997-4e34-9d1a-3449d181fb86_4500x3000.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!5Pd-!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb82f9694-3997-4e34-9d1a-3449d181fb86_4500x3000.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!5Pd-!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb82f9694-3997-4e34-9d1a-3449d181fb86_4500x3000.png 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img 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class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg role="img" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><title></title><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" 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Like a relentless storm, the pain of unmet expectations can leave us battered and broken.</p><p>To cease this torment, we must first rel&#8230;</p>
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   ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[💡 Food For Thought - September 22]]></title><description><![CDATA[Happiness is not an event but a process that requires daily effort. It's a journey rather than a destination. Finding joy and contentment in life involves consistent dedication - M. Iirenikasu.]]></description><link>https://www.maikeruiirenikasu.com/p/food-for-thought-september-22</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.maikeruiirenikasu.com/p/food-for-thought-september-22</guid><pubDate>Fri, 22 Sep 2023 17:47:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!D--J!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F850b40b6-1301-4ed1-96d5-88e6f2b50bd1_4500x3000.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!D--J!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F850b40b6-1301-4ed1-96d5-88e6f2b50bd1_4500x3000.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" 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It was a voyage into the darkest corners of my heart, where I confronted the haunting specters that had long held me captive.</p><p>And there, amidst the shadows, I unearthed the top three demons that had been poisoning my well&#8230;</p>
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   ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[💡 Food For Thought - September 16]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the quest for personal growth, we reshape our values often. Our values are our guiding stars; they either bring happiness or suffering to our existence - M. Iirenikasu.]]></description><link>https://www.maikeruiirenikasu.com/p/food-for-thought-september-16</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.maikeruiirenikasu.com/p/food-for-thought-september-16</guid><pubDate>Sat, 16 Sep 2023 18:11:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!zUri!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Feb077a0d-9c36-465b-b114-2a8772e4889c_4500x3000.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!zUri!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Feb077a0d-9c36-465b-b114-2a8772e4889c_4500x3000.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" 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srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!zUri!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Feb077a0d-9c36-465b-b114-2a8772e4889c_4500x3000.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!zUri!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Feb077a0d-9c36-465b-b114-2a8772e4889c_4500x3000.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!zUri!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Feb077a0d-9c36-465b-b114-2a8772e4889c_4500x3000.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!zUri!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Feb077a0d-9c36-465b-b114-2a8772e4889c_4500x3000.png 1456w" sizes="100vw" fetchpriority="high"></picture><div 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Our values, like guiding stars, illuminate the path we tread, but sometimes, they lead us astray, causing us heartache in our daily lives.</p><p>To embark on this profound journey of transformation, we m&#8230;</p>
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   ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[💡 Food For Thought - September 10]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mahatma Gandhi once famously stated, "Nobody can hurt me without my permission." And that is a universal truth we so often forget. People can only hurt us when we grant them the power - M. Iirenikasu.]]></description><link>https://www.maikeruiirenikasu.com/p/food-for-thought-september-10</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.maikeruiirenikasu.com/p/food-for-thought-september-10</guid><pubDate>Sun, 10 Sep 2023 20:05:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!16Oo!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F2a85dba3-1f25-46fe-90d7-5e55471df8dd_4500x3000.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!16Oo!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F2a85dba3-1f25-46fe-90d7-5e55471df8dd_4500x3000.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!16Oo!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F2a85dba3-1f25-46fe-90d7-5e55471df8dd_4500x3000.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!16Oo!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F2a85dba3-1f25-46fe-90d7-5e55471df8dd_4500x3000.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!16Oo!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F2a85dba3-1f25-46fe-90d7-5e55471df8dd_4500x3000.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!16Oo!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F2a85dba3-1f25-46fe-90d7-5e55471df8dd_4500x3000.png 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img 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class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg role="img" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><title></title><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" 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The words of others, sharp as arrows, pierce our souls, leaving behind wounds that fester in the caverns of our being.</p><p>Yet, amid this heartbreak, a profound truth emerges &#8211; a truth that challenges the very essence&#8230;</p>
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   ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[💡 Food For Thought - September 06]]></title><description><![CDATA[We confront doubts and despair in discouragement's caverns, but therein lies hope. Our struggle forges our determination, and a wellspring of strength emerges from heartbreak - M. Iirenikasu.]]></description><link>https://www.maikeruiirenikasu.com/p/food-for-thought-september-06</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.maikeruiirenikasu.com/p/food-for-thought-september-06</guid><pubDate>Wed, 06 Sep 2023 21:20:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!oEuF!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0ca01c89-9ff6-4b66-84fd-6a34d1551788_4500x3000.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!oEuF!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0ca01c89-9ff6-4b66-84fd-6a34d1551788_4500x3000.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" 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Oh, how the heartbreak unfurls as we confront the relentless doubts and the suffocating weight of despair.</p><p>But within this heartbreak, there lies a profound revelation &#8211; a spark of hope that re&#8230;</p>
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   ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[💡 Food For Thought - August 28]]></title><description><![CDATA["I've forgiven you." These are the words we've all voiced towards others at some juncture in our lives. Yet, when did you last utter those words to yourself? - M. Iirenikasu.]]></description><link>https://www.maikeruiirenikasu.com/p/food-for-thought-august-28</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.maikeruiirenikasu.com/p/food-for-thought-august-28</guid><pubDate>Mon, 28 Aug 2023 20:22:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!wukO!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F2a2664ce-9807-481b-9580-7e7240f8e1cd_4500x3000.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!wukO!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F2a2664ce-9807-481b-9580-7e7240f8e1cd_4500x3000.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" 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It's a truth as old as humanity itself, one that whispers of our interconnectedness, of the intricate threads that weave us together.</p><p>When we extend our hand in compassion to another, oh, how it soothes the jagged edges of our own existence; the&#8230;</p>
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   ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[💡 Food For Thought - August 20]]></title><description><![CDATA[Love's balance is key; forgiveness is a gift, not a crutch. Hold self-respect as gems, and never sacrifice your self-worth. Constant forgiveness blurs the line of self-respect - M. Iirenikasu.]]></description><link>https://www.maikeruiirenikasu.com/p/food-for-thought-august-20</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.maikeruiirenikasu.com/p/food-for-thought-august-20</guid><pubDate>Sun, 20 Aug 2023 20:52:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!BxAu!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F66fdb4bb-f955-4bae-8137-101c5dfcb2bb_4500x3000.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!BxAu!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F66fdb4bb-f955-4bae-8137-101c5dfcb2bb_4500x3000.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" 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The truth emerges, stark and unforgiving &#8211; each chance bestowed is a thread of our respect, woven delicately into a tapestry that tells a tale of vulnerability.</p><p>With each chance, oh, how they chisel away at the pedestal of standards you've erected&#8230;</p>
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   ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[💡 Food For Thought - August 16]]></title><description><![CDATA[Everything is a gift from the universe. We came with nothing, and we will leave with nothing. The only thing we will take with us is knowledge - M. Iirenikasu.]]></description><link>https://www.maikeruiirenikasu.com/p/food-for-thought-august-16</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.maikeruiirenikasu.com/p/food-for-thought-august-16</guid><pubDate>Wed, 16 Aug 2023 20:31:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!mDQR!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd2f3f0e8-6e6f-4aba-a400-3680174d8dca_4500x3000.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!mDQR!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd2f3f0e8-6e6f-4aba-a400-3680174d8dca_4500x3000.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" 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"Though the world I own, I own not a thing," it whispers softly, a haunting reminder of the ephemeral nature of our earthly possessions. As the weight of this truth settles upon my soul, the ache of heartbreak take&#8230;</p>
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   ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[💡 Food For Thought - August 12]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is only through fire that gold is purified, as the intense heat burns away impurities, leaving behind a gleaming and refined metal. So too, our trials purify us - M. Iirenikasu.]]></description><link>https://www.maikeruiirenikasu.com/p/food-for-thought-august-12</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.maikeruiirenikasu.com/p/food-for-thought-august-12</guid><pubDate>Sat, 12 Aug 2023 16:53:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!yS3H!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F612f4685-8e84-4bc0-a506-12a03eae33d3_4500x3000.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!yS3H!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F612f4685-8e84-4bc0-a506-12a03eae33d3_4500x3000.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" 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Oh, the heartache that accompanies these challenges, the weight of adversity that threatens to crush our spirits. But in the midst of this pain, a profound transformation occurs &#8211; a sacred alchemy that transmutes our trials into the purest gold of resilience.</p>
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   ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[💡 Food For Thought - August 07]]></title><description><![CDATA[One cannot simply claim to remember the loved ones they've lost, for true remembrance flourishes from the essence of forgotten treasures - M. Iirenikasu.]]></description><link>https://www.maikeruiirenikasu.com/p/food-for-thought-august-07</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.maikeruiirenikasu.com/p/food-for-thought-august-07</guid><pubDate>Mon, 07 Aug 2023 20:11:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!wOMp!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F4a417c36-46b3-4c92-8d72-fe5acc20e383_4500x3000.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!wOMp!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F4a417c36-46b3-4c92-8d72-fe5acc20e383_4500x3000.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" 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Where love's sweet embers softly lay,
Their essence lingers in the heart's domain,
A timeless symphony, an eternal refrain.

It's in the folds of time's gentle mist,
Where recollections softly exist,
For only in the depths of fleeting thought,
Do treasured moments find a home they sought.

In dreams' tend&#8230;</em></pre></div>
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   ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[💡 Food For Thought - August 05]]></title><description><![CDATA[Don't be disheartened by the enormity of the task ahead. As you journey through life, strive to leave lasting imprints in the sands of time - M. Iirenikasu.]]></description><link>https://www.maikeruiirenikasu.com/p/food-for-thought-august-05</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.maikeruiirenikasu.com/p/food-for-thought-august-05</guid><pubDate>Sat, 05 Aug 2023 18:29:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!nEZx!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe659aba0-5a91-4a48-89b4-598e5bced297_4500x3000.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!nEZx!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe659aba0-5a91-4a48-89b4-598e5bced297_4500x3000.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" 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The waves crashed with a rhythm mirroring the sorrow in his soul, and the salty air seemed to mock his pain. It was on this desolate beach that he chanced upon a boy, a beacon of innocence amidst the somber scenery.</p><p>As the man&#8230;</p>
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   ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[💡 Food For Thought - July 30]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you could choose any material to build a home for yourself, what would you choose? What would you make? You are the architect of your life. What are you building? - M. Iirenikasu.]]></description><link>https://www.maikeruiirenikasu.com/p/food-for-thought-july-30</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.maikeruiirenikasu.com/p/food-for-thought-july-30</guid><pubDate>Sun, 30 Jul 2023 19:05:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!75u-!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fba59ed80-3844-4350-b3d9-9dd3f69bce5f_4500x3000.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!75u-!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fba59ed80-3844-4350-b3d9-9dd3f69bce5f_4500x3000.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" 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srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!75u-!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fba59ed80-3844-4350-b3d9-9dd3f69bce5f_4500x3000.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!75u-!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fba59ed80-3844-4350-b3d9-9dd3f69bce5f_4500x3000.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!75u-!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fba59ed80-3844-4350-b3d9-9dd3f69bce5f_4500x3000.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!75u-!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fba59ed80-3844-4350-b3d9-9dd3f69bce5f_4500x3000.png 1456w" sizes="100vw" fetchpriority="high"></picture><div 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With a heart brimming with nostalgia, he announced to his friend and patron his intention to bid farewell to his job, trading the hum of the saw and the clink of the hammer for the peaceful murmur of family gatherings and the comfort of his beloved wife's compan&#8230;</p>
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   ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[💡 Food For Thought - July 28]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our souls harbor room for just one force: choose the radiant glow of self-love over the shadow of narcissism. Let your spirit truly shine - M. Iirenikasu.]]></description><link>https://www.maikeruiirenikasu.com/p/food-for-thought-july-28</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.maikeruiirenikasu.com/p/food-for-thought-july-28</guid><pubDate>Fri, 28 Jul 2023 19:42:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!zS-p!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F9ea7e0af-2a8b-4b4e-8ec8-a72636a2e4e6_4500x3000.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!zS-p!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F9ea7e0af-2a8b-4b4e-8ec8-a72636a2e4e6_4500x3000.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!zS-p!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F9ea7e0af-2a8b-4b4e-8ec8-a72636a2e4e6_4500x3000.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!zS-p!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F9ea7e0af-2a8b-4b4e-8ec8-a72636a2e4e6_4500x3000.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!zS-p!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F9ea7e0af-2a8b-4b4e-8ec8-a72636a2e4e6_4500x3000.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!zS-p!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F9ea7e0af-2a8b-4b4e-8ec8-a72636a2e4e6_4500x3000.png 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img 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stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p>In the tumultuous journey of life, self-love emerges as a beacon of solace &#8211; a respite from the heartbreak and turmoil that often besiege our souls. It is an intricate tapestry woven from appreciation, affinity, and an unwavering positive regard for the very essence of our being. Self-love intertwines with self-esteem and self-compassion, forming a sacred trinity that nurtures the garden of our hearts.</p>
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   ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[💡 Food For Thought - July 23]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sometimes we unwittingly empower toxic individuals. Learn to counter their negativity by embracing resilience and reclaiming your power - M. Iirenikasu.]]></description><link>https://www.maikeruiirenikasu.com/p/food-for-thought-july-23</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.maikeruiirenikasu.com/p/food-for-thought-july-23</guid><pubDate>Sun, 23 Jul 2023 17:38:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!dd4v!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F887c0e1b-c145-4bd6-9154-42c34d17a024_4500x3000.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!dd4v!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F887c0e1b-c145-4bd6-9154-42c34d17a024_4500x3000.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" 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Like shadows lurking in the depths, negative people can seize hold of our very essence, even in their absence, if we're not vigilant.</p>
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   ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[💡 Food For Thought - July 20]]></title><description><![CDATA[The principle of caring for others hinges on the love one has for themselves. It's impossible to genuinely value others without first cultivating self-understanding and acceptance - M. 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Within this sacred refuge, we are called to embrace our intrinsic worthiness, to tend to the fragile petals of our souls with gentle kindness, nurturing a magnificent bloom of authenticity and inner peace.</p><p>Oh, the ache &#8230;</p>
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