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Finding Strength in Life’s Deep Challenges

Written by Miguel Santiago

Miguel Santiago
Oct 14, 2023

Deep below the ocean surface, thousands of meters down, lies the abyssopelagic zone. It’s dark, cold, and full of unimaginable pressure. The thing is, life has a funny way of mirroring itself. Sometimes, we humans find ourselves plunging into our emotional abyssopelagic zones. We feel lost in a dark, cold place, under much weight. But, remember, just as remarkable creatures thrive in the ocean’s deep, so can we survive in our most challenging times. You see, the abyssopelagic zone, while harsh, helps animals grow more robust, more resilient – capable of withstanding the extreme. Similarly, as we journey through our great depths, we, too, are being shaped and moulded – learning to fight, persevere, and bloom in the harshest of conditions. So, dare to dive into your abyssopelagic, knowing it’s just another deep sea making you stronger.

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Miguel Santiago
Miguel Santiago

Written by Miguel Santiago

In the silent voices of my heart, I walk alone, where shadows weep and dreams lay shattered, like remnants of a storm long past.

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