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Maria Šimurina Maria Šimurina

This Too Shall Pass.

Story about the “Bipolar king” and few inputs on navigating life's ups and downs

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Maria Šimurina Maria Šimurina

The Only Source of Pressure is Us.

I might be among the few who actually prefer winter over summer, enjoying all the activities it offers, especially skiing.

Or, at least, I thought it was "especially skiing" until this week when I experienced it completely differently for the first time.

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Maria Šimurina Maria Šimurina

Why Retreat?

Your nervous system works for your benefit. It sends you signals to slow down when needed. The question is, do you listen?

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Maria Šimurina Maria Šimurina

Mirror, Mirror on the Wall, What Took You So Long?

I encourage you to think about it - what or who are your mirrors? Who is reflecting back to you and what are they reflecting? What is safe space for you? Trust me, it leads you to seeing your true self.

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Maria Šimurina Maria Šimurina

Student Of What Now?

"We live and we learn.” As much as I loved going to school, I also remember being terrified by that sentence, thinking there's no way I'd have to face exams, grades, and evaluations for the rest of my life?!?! Give me a break!!

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Maria Šimurina Maria Šimurina

Grace

Grace, I know you carry us
Grace, and it was such a fucking mess
Oh Grace, I don't say it enough
Grace, you are so loved

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Maria Šimurina Maria Šimurina

Dance Fever Alignment

This is a story about how my favourite music band Florence and The Machine inspired me to take some big steps in life and among else - to slow down.

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Maria Šimurina Maria Šimurina

I am, You are, He / She / It / is.

For years I have been keeping a diary (and still am), writing down my “aha" moments, realisations, thoughts and reflections. Now they find their way to live - here on Purple Aura's blog.

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