A Reflection in the Quiet As I walked with my dog this morning, the stillness of October 22, 2025, filled the air with thoughts about authentic relationships. What does it mean to be truly connected? I realized it begins with self-awareness—knowing who we are and what we seek in others. The Mirror of Self-Knowledge What do we expect from ourselves and others in a relationship? I’ve caught myself projecting my dreams onto a partner, seeing them through my own lens rather than
