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Gurdeep Pandher of the Yukon
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Feel free to be sad, but don't stay sad forever! Sikh-Canadian talks joy, hope, positivity, inclusivity & dance Bhangra—folk dance of Panjab— in the Arctic regions and on frozen lakes for mental wellbeing and optimism.❄️🧡 https://gurdeeppandher.substack.com
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Gurdeep Pandher of the Yukon @gurdeep.ca · 3d
Sometimes Life Is Just Plain Difficult, Yet When We Shift Our Gaze—Those Jagged Mountains of Hardship Transform Into a Peaceful Landscape
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Sometimes Life Is Just Plain Difficult, Yet When We Shift Our Gaze—Those Jagged Mountains of Hardship Transform Into a Peaceful Landscape
Life's struggles aren't abstract concepts—they're tangible experiences that leave lasting impressions on our souls.
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Gurdeep Pandher of the Yukon @gurdeep.ca · 9d
Like Shadows at Twilight, Sadness Enters Uninvited into Your Heart—A Familiar Visitor Knowing Exactly Which Entrances Remain Unguarded
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Like Shadows at Twilight, Sadness Enters Uninvited into Your Heart—A Familiar Visitor Knowing Exactly Which Entrances Remain Unguarded
A heart dancing with joy breathes life into every cell, every sinew—and this sacred partnership flows in perpetual cycles, mind nourishing body, body uplifting mind, an eternal dance of reciprocity.
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Gurdeep Pandher of the Yukon @gurdeep.ca · 17d
Why We Feel Insecure
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Why We Feel Insecure
We live in a world where things are increasingly ephemeral and transient — commitments, promises, homes, relationships — everything seems to come and go with alarming frequency.
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Gurdeep Pandher of the Yukon @gurdeep.ca · 21d
Call for Submissions: Help Shape The Gurdeep Magazine’s Inaugural Print Edition with Your Authentic Stories
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Call for Submissions: Help Shape The Gurdeep Magazine’s Inaugural Print Edition with Your Authentic Stories
Whispers, roars, and everything between: Your personal odyssey belongs in the pages of the inaugural print edition of The Gurdeep Magazine.
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Gurdeep Pandher of the Yukon @gurdeep.ca · 23d
The Gurdeep Magazine looks forward to stepping gracefully from screen to page with its debut annual print edition. Click below for more information:
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(75 People Subscribed Within Two Hours of Sharing This Announcement) The Joy in Ink: The Gurdeep Magazine looks forward to stepping gracefully from screen to page with its debut annual print edition F...
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Gurdeep Pandher of the Yukon @gurdeep.ca · 24d
I'm planning something exciting this winter:
(Sharing First Thoughts on The Gurdeep Magazine's Annual Print Edition)
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The Joy in Ink: The Gurdeep Magazine looks forward to stepping gracefully from screen to page with its debut annual print edition First, I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude for your unwaver...
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Gurdeep Pandher of the Yukon @gurdeep.ca · Sep 3
In case you have lost your sense of joy, this article offers pathways to rediscover it:
(When Our Sense of Wonder Fades, We Sacrifice Life's Most Profound Treasures on the Altar of Adulthood)
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When Our Sense of Wonder Fades, We Sacrifice Life's Most Profound Treasures on the Altar of Adulthood
Under life's burdens, our inner child—that source of joy and curiosity—often hides away, leaving our world gray instead of wonderful.
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Gurdeep Pandher of the Yukon @gurdeep.ca · Aug 31
For those seeking to discover joy, consider reading these insights:
(When We Learn to Dance in Life's Storms Rather than Merely Waiting for Sunshine, We Forge a Happiness that Doesn't Simply Visit—It Moves in Permanently)
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When We Learn to Dance in Life's Storms Rather than Merely Waiting for Sunshine, We Forge a Happiness that Doesn't Simply Visit—It Moves in Permanently
Time ticks relentlessly, revealing a harsh truth: while fixated on tomorrow, we let life—that precious gift—slip away like sand, leaving only lost moments in our wake.
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Gurdeep Pandher of the Yukon @gurdeep.ca · Aug 29
In case you are feeling down today, here are some words for you:
(Think of Sadness as Gravity—A Force Requiring No Effort—While Joy Demands We Climb, Stretch, and Reach Beyond Our Comfort Zone)
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Think of Sadness as Gravity—A Force Requiring No Effort—While Joy Demands We Climb, Stretch, and Reach Beyond Our Comfort Zone
The heart's gates swing open to welcome sorrow without invitation, while happiness must patiently knock, again and again.
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Gurdeep Pandher of the Yukon @gurdeep.ca · Aug 24
Do you worry? Then this is for you:
(Worry, That Midnight Bandit, Swipes Your Joy's Golden Treasures and Leaves Behind Anxiety's Counterfeit Coins in Their Place)
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Worry, That Midnight Bandit, Swipes Your Joy's Golden Treasures and Leaves Behind Anxiety's Counterfeit Coins in Their Place
Worries cling like stubborn shadows, refusing the light of release. They nest in the chambers of your heart, unwelcome tenants overstaying their lease for seasons upon seasons.
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Gurdeep Pandher of the Yukon @gurdeep.ca · Aug 17
We All Share a Duty to Speak Out for Gaza's Children
(Today, I have written this essay to express my wholehearted support for the children of Gaza)
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We All Share a Duty to Speak Out for Gaza's Children
Today, I have written this essay to express my wholehearted support for the children of Gaza.
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Gurdeep Pandher of the Yukon @gurdeep.ca · Aug 14
Enjoy reading my new article:
A Patterned Life Leads to Boredom and Lack of Excitement: How to Fix It
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A Patterned Life Leads to Boredom and Lack of Excitement: How to Fix It
Routine breeds monotony, but we can rediscover wonder in everyday life by changing our perspective rather than our circumstances.
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Gurdeep Pandher of the Yukon @gurdeep.ca · Aug 10
Enjoy reading my new article:
You Don't Like Being Alone. Maybe You Do, But...
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You Don't Like Being Alone. Maybe You Do, But...
The solo traveler carries a special passport—one that grants entry to authentic experiences that group travelers might never encounter.
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Gurdeep Pandher of the Yukon @gurdeep.ca · Aug 6
Read my new article, if you can:
(Why We Miss People)
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Why We Miss People
The void between hearts: An exploration of human longing, attachment, and the profound emotional spaces that exist when souls become separated by time, distance, or circumstance.
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Gurdeep Pandher of the Yukon @gurdeep.ca · Aug 3
My new article for you, friends:
( If We Can't Keep Ourselves Happy, Nobody Else Can )
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If We Can't Keep Ourselves Happy, Nobody Else Can
Let me shatter an illusion: happiness isn't delivered in gift-wrapped packages by others. We must cultivate it ourselves.
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Gurdeep Pandher of the Yukon @gurdeep.ca · Jul 27
Perhaps you want to hear these words:
(Let me Reframe Harsh Life Experiences into Positive Perspectives)
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Let me Reframe Harsh Life Experiences into Positive Perspectives
Transforming difficult experiences into valuable learning opportunities. Every challenge presents a setback, but it also offers wisdom and growth potential when viewed from a fresh perspective.
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Gurdeep Pandher of the Yukon @gurdeep.ca · Jul 26
It's weekend. Dance on. Click below to watch the video:
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VIDEO: When We Approach Our Fears as Curious Explorers, We Discover Deeper Understanding and Authentic Joy
Within the soul's twilight chambers—where melancholy swirls like autumn mist, rage erupts like volcanic fury, dread coils like a serpent, and loss anchors like an ocean weight—wait undiscovered gifts.
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Gurdeep Pandher of the Yukon @gurdeep.ca · Jul 23
My new words for your reading enjoyment and reflection:
(Being Seen, Heard, and Understood Is One Fundamental Human Need That Almost Everyone Deeply Craves)
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Being Seen, Heard, and Understood Is One Fundamental Human Need That Almost Everyone Deeply Craves
We all fundamentally need to feel seen, heard, and understood by others. When this connection is missing, our mental health suffers tremendously. Fortunately, solutions exist.
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Gurdeep Pandher of the Yukon @gurdeep.ca · Jul 18
It's Friday. Let's move:
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Video: Sadness is inherent to our human condition, but joy requires intentional cultivation and learning to peacefully coexist with our sorrows.
We come into this world with the capacity for sadness as part of our human nature, but finding joy requires conscious effort and dedication and learning to find how to co-exist with sadness.
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Gurdeep Pandher of the Yukon @gurdeep.ca · Jul 16
MY NEW WORDS FOR YOUR READING MOMENTS:
(In Reality, Joy Is As Essential To Us As Breathing)
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In Reality, Joy Is As Essential To Us As Breathing
The joy we truly need runs deeper than our conventional understanding—it's not merely emotional sunshine but rather the rich soil from which our resilience grows.
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Gurdeep Pandher of the Yukon @gurdeep.ca · Jul 12
MEET MY NEW WORDS:
(When Our Fears Ask, We Quietly Say "Yes," and Sometimes, "Really Big Yes”)
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When Our Fears Ask, We Quietly Say "Yes," and Sometimes, "Really Big Yes”
At its heart, this journey isn't about fear—it's about reclaiming the radiant joy that awaits beyond its fears.
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Gurdeep Pandher of the Yukon @gurdeep.ca · Jul 8
Enjoy Bhangra and Bagpipes:
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In These Dark Times, Keeping Joy Alive Can Feel Difficult—Yet It Remains Essential
In these increasingly shadow-filled days, maintaining your sense of joy can feel like the challenging task of tending a delicate garden in the depths of winter.
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Gurdeep Pandher of the Yukon @gurdeep.ca · Jul 8
Enjoy Bhangra and Bagpipes:
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In These Dark Times, Keeping Joy Alive Can Feel Difficult—Yet It Remains Essential
In these increasingly shadow-filled days, maintaining your sense of joy can feel like the challenging task of tending a delicate garden in the depths of winter.
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Gurdeep Pandher of the Yukon @gurdeep.ca · Jul 6
MEET MY NEW WORDS:
(Some People Cry Easily. Don't Consider Them Weak or Judge Them at All)
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Some People Cry Easily. Don't Consider Them Weak or Judge Them at All
Those who cry easily, their waterworks aren't emotional malfunction but rather perfect expression—the soul's poetry written in salt water.
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Gurdeep Pandher of the Yukon @gurdeep.ca · Jul 5
Dance, it's weekend, friends!
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Video: Sadness is inherent to our human condition, but joy requires intentional cultivation and learning to peacefully coexist with our sorrows.
We come into this world with the capacity for sadness as part of our human nature, but finding joy requires conscious effort and dedication and learning to find how to co-exist with sadness.
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