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Metro Melik Blog Posts


The Power of Giving - Go With Love
I had an abrupt paradigm shift one day. A quiet moment of clarity where something profound clicked into place: to love—in its purest form—is to give. Not to give for recognition. Not to give for a return. Just… to give. Freely. Without conditions or expectations. That was when I realized: kindness is a closed-ended transaction. You do it, and that’s it. There’s nothing to follow up on, no strings attached, no score to keep. It’s cleaner that way. Simpler. More honest. The act
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Remember the Good Stuff
It doesn’t take long to realize that life is a mix of highs and lows, wins and losses, joy and struggle. And it also doesn’t take long to...
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Oct 261 min read


Dreams, Recognition, and Giving
A while back, I received an award recognizing some work I had done for the community. And someone gave me a piece of advice I didn’t...
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Oct 191 min read


Who Cheers for the Cheerleader?
I used to ask this question often, who cheers for the cheerleader? You know the one. That person who always seems to have the right...
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Oct 121 min read


Keep Your Smile: Joy Is Still Out There
Some days don’t go the way we plan. Disappointments have a way of sneaking in, sticking around longer than they should, and casting...
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Oct 62 min read


Protect What’s Priceless: You
In a world that constantly preaches compromise, I’ve learned a hard truth, sometimes, compromise becomes quiet surrender. Sometimes, it’s...
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Sep 281 min read


When Something Feels Off
Have you ever noticed a subtle shift in someone close to you, something you can’t quite put your finger on, but it feels like they’re...
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Sep 211 min read


Be Where Your Feet Are
Life is goofy, and you never know what's coming around the corner. One day it’s smooth sailing, the next you’re caught in a downpour with...
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Sep 141 min read


Stay True to You
Kindness can be misunderstood. I’ve experienced that firsthand. I try to meet people with warmth and sincerity, sometimes awkward, often...
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Sep 71 min read


Connecting with the Important People in Your Life
Yep, life is busy. Yep, unexpected stuff happens all the time. Yep, time keeps on slipping. And yep , you still need to stay connected to...
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Aug 311 min read


You Are the Author of Your Own Strength
Please remember how strong you are. Think back to every obstacle, every setback, every unexpected twist that could have broken your...
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Aug 241 min read


Grace in Transition
I know quite a few people right now who are navigating the dissolving of a relationship, be it romantic, familial, or even a long-held...
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Aug 171 min read


Spend Time with Your People
Maybe hosting a party isn’t your thing. Maybe the thought of planning, prepping, and entertaining feels like more stress than it’s worth....
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Aug 101 min read


Finding Your Peace (And Maybe a Little Joy Too)
I’ve learned, through experience and observation, that people, myself included, often cling to what’s familiar, even when it’s not good...
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Aug 32 min read


Find Your Frequency.
You are energy. Pure frequency. A force in motion, not meant to be muted or molded. You weren’t built to be background noise, you’re your...
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Jul 271 min read


Don’t Rush Time
It’s something I see every day in my kids, that eagerness to grow up, to get to the “next.” My son Ciarán spent six months excited to...
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Jul 201 min read


Do You Even Realize How Strong You Are?
Somewhere along the way, we were trained to focus on the struggle. Conditioned to relive the pain, to highlight what happened to us,...
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Jul 131 min read


Give Them Something to Talk About
The chaos surrounds us. Life’s unpredictability can shake us, unsettling and spontaneous, it rarely gives warning before it throws us off...
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Jul 61 min read


You Don't Have to Suffer in Silence
You are stronger than you realize. You have faced challenges, conquered obstacles, and carried burdens with resilience and grace. But...
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Jun 291 min read


Accepting Grace
The Beatles sang, Oh, I can get by with a little help from my friends. As someone who has been fiercely independent for most of my life,...
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Jun 242 min read
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