Hank Franklin
Stories (10/0)
It's okay for friends to be broken up
I've always longed for a best friend. I was not a fan because there weren't many people available to be my friend. Because I was the quiet, "weird" kid, it wasn't easy to be liked by everyone. Because I changed schools each year like clockwork, I was always the "new kid". That led me to a few "friends" on the surface that were only acquaintances, but I realized that no one was better than anyone else because I didn't have any friends.
By Hank Franklin2 years ago in Humans
Breakthrough
Our marriage was not going well. We rarely spoke except when it was about our pets. We never touched. We coexisted, and I felt like we were roommates, not husbands. He was content, even though I wanted more. The distance between us just continued to grow.
By Hank Franklin2 years ago in Humans
You're Better Than This
The fluorescent lights of the labor room give bright eyes just a few minutes to soak up the light before they are given the first measurements. Then it's on to the races. Weight, height, gender and so forth. How does this "pound" of flesh compare to all the other hapless, innocent children who are still in the nursery? It could be a sign of the future, as misery is life's first sound.
By Hank Franklin2 years ago in Motivation
Our greatest gift is at the lowest point of our lives.
I am deeply wounded. I am deeply wounded. My prior work experience was a complete mess. The project took me almost three years to complete. The project required a lot of energy, thought, passion, dream, and hope. The project was like a newborn to me, and all those around me agree. Fact.
By Hank Franklin2 years ago in Longevity
Help for the Fake Self-Help Industry
Is it possible that the self-help industry is still in existence? This industry is certainly thriving. For example, self-improvement sections in bookstores are often larger than those for philosophy, religion, and psychology.
By Hank Franklin2 years ago in Longevity
Do not live and love possessions, but live life.
The pursuit of pleasure has become a losing battle. Our obsession with possessions has made us more interested in the idea than the idea that we can live a full life. We have become addicted to the idea of owning, collecting, and shopping for possessions that serve no purpose.
By Hank Franklin2 years ago in Longevity
Your favorite self-help Guru is Slowing your Growth
I was a big fan of self-improvement content. I have read many self-help books on organization, motivation, and habits. YouTube videos on minimalism, productivity, and morning routines were my favorite. I used to spend hours reading blogs about being the best me.
By Hank Franklin2 years ago in Longevity