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Tag: self care

prelude to a nap

haiku for 12/2/2025

prelude to a nap

Drooping eyes, flagging
energy can’t compete with
a warm, cozy bed.

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Author Wade KwonPosted on December 2, 2025November 26, 2025Format QuoteTags body, health, self careLeave a comment on prelude to a nap

the hug machine

haiku for 7/1/2025

the hug machine

DIY kit that
squeezes the user gently
providing a hug.

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Author Wade KwonPosted on July 1, 2025June 29, 2025Format QuoteTags mental health, self care, Temple GrandinLeave a comment on the hug machine

self care for a reason

haiku for 4/8/2025

self care for a reason

All too easily,
we break down, burn out when not
paying attention.

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Author Wade KwonPosted on April 8, 2025March 30, 2025Format QuoteTags body, health, self careLeave a comment on self care for a reason

self care and the question of privilege

haiku for 12/2/2024

self care and the question of privilege

The world is burning,
but I’m retreating in haste.
Bigger fish to fry.

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Author Wade KwonPosted on December 2, 2024November 30, 2024Format QuoteTags current events, modern life, privilege, self careLeave a comment on self care and the question of privilege

the pool

haiku for 7/31/2022

the pool

She rode atop the
salty waves for a slice of
her backyard heaven.

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Author Wade KwonPosted on July 31, 2022June 30, 2022Format QuoteTags relaxation, self careLeave a comment on the pool

boy meets girl, something something something

haiku for 7/25/2022

boy meets girl, something something something

One good thing about
seeing movies high is not
caring how it ends.

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Author Wade KwonPosted on July 25, 2022June 30, 2022Format QuoteTags art, humor, movies, self careLeave a comment on boy meets girl, something something something

a restorative place

haiku for 8/10/2021

a restorative place

I find my seat and
begin the warmup to a
session of breathing.

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Author Wade KwonPosted on August 10, 2021July 31, 2021Format QuoteTags meditation, self careLeave a comment on a restorative place

be kind to yourself

haiku for 11/8/20

be kind to yourself

Treat yourself gently
as you would your best friend and
show yourself some love.

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Wade's Daily Haiku
Author Wade KwonPosted on November 8, 2020November 1, 2020Format QuoteTags man vs. self, mental health, self careLeave a comment on be kind to yourself

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