The Pebble in Your Shoe

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Fragile Egg Art Outlasts Empires, Chains Monsters, and Makes Peace ☮️
Pysanky egg warriors are leading the resistance in Ukraine and beyond.
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Ilona Goanos
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The Haunting Memory of the Beautiful Boy Who Lived at the Motel
I still look for him every day.
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Ilona Goanos
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Burnt Toast Is Better Than Nothing and Other Lies That Stole My Life
It's time to dream again.
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Ilona Goanos
23

February 2025

22,000 Down and 9,000 To Go (if I’m Lucky)
Sometimes the math doesn't add up like we want it to.
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Ilona Goanos
28
What If Your Discomfort Is Actually Your Compass?
Maybe the obstacle is the way after all.
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Ilona Goanos
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On Mothers Who Cry Over Kitchen Sinks
Yes, it's a thing.
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Ilona Goanos
39
One LinkedIn Post Shattered Everything I Believed About My Voice
Finding song in my body and soul.
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Ilona Goanos
33
The 5 Minutes in Prague That Haunt Me in Trump's America
Our tour guide's words about the fleeting nature of democracy have never left me.
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Ilona Goanos
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January 2025

First, Do No Harm: Finding Peace When Others Choose Chaos
A person lacking in compassion and empathy concerning the suffering of others, indicates their own unhealthiness. Swamini Shraddhananda Saraswati
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Ilona Goanos
43
The Journey That Made My German Passport Feel Like More Than Just Paper
It is so much more than a little red book.
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Ilona Goanos
36
A Sister I Didn’t Ask for but Will Never Forget
She only ever wanted a mommy.
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Ilona Goanos
23
Courage Means Doing What’s Right Even When You Feel Powerless
Your goodness is never wasted.
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Ilona Goanos
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