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Heart Vs. Head: Moving

Moving in Moving on Moving up Mooving (that's what cows do) So, here I am, my dad with a fresh, life-changing medical diagnosis, and we're moving houses to make the coming season* easier for ourselves. My dad is at the best he ever will be again, so making the transition now is the best option. My mom is currently working a salaried, full-time job at Western Seminary, coordinating the move, and helping my dad. My dad is currently working a salaried, full-time job at Regence/Blue Cross Blue Shield and working through his own emotions. I'm a full time student at Mt Hood Community College, I'm supporting my mom, doing most of the packing, and I have a side hustle baby/house/pet sitting. *I said "season" because we really don't know how long this all will be. All of this is just moving towards me. Moving in on me... But I also have community around me that refuse to see me crumble under the pressure. They move towards me to lift me up and give me strength. The...

Heart VS Head: Love

There are 7 types of love. 1. Eros - passionate, romantic, or sexual love 2. Philia - friendship, mutual goodwill 3. Storge - familial love, commonly between parent and child 4. Agape - universal love, charity, love for strangers, nature, or God 5. Ludus - playful, uncommitted, flirtatious love 6. Pragma - dutiful, enduring love 7. Philautia - self love, self esteem Bonus type: Mania - obsessive love, unhealthy infatuation You know it's love when you buy them coffee every week, simply because you want to. You know it's love when you remain friends even after almost dating. You know it's love when they check in on you unexpectedly. You know it's love when you cover for their weaknesses. You know it's love when they call you out on your crap. You know it's love when you miss them. You know it's love when they do the dishes for you even though you're both tired. You know it's love when they tell you they love you. You know it's love when they buy...