
Jamie Jackson
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Between two skies and towards the night.
Stories (108/0)
The Scariest Scene in Movie History (For Me)
Gory horror films are abundant. The genre seems to have hit some sort of renascence in the 21st century. Yet, these films do not phase me too much. Instead, I’ve always found the most freaky and disturbing films are dystopian and callous; the type of films that are almost set in reality, but not quite; something is off, there is an unease about the entire film, playing on your mind, putting your soul on edge.
By Jamie Jackson6 months ago in Horror
Why Do You Push Everyone Away?
If you're wondering why you push everyone away, it boils down to this: You've chosen comfort over growth. You’ve picked instant gratification over long term gain. You're addicted to comfort, it’s not your fault, we all are, but it is killing your friendships, your romantic relationships, your career network and your social life. It's taking away everything you could be.
By Jamie Jackson6 months ago in Humans
How to Live a Creative Life
If you're reading this, you're probably a creative person. Not everyone is. Some people are happy to go to an office, do a process-driven job and then come home to watch Netflix. If they have money in their pocket and a bit of comfort, they're content.
By Jamie Jackson6 months ago in Lifehack
The Story of the Girl in the Hairdressers
I was getting my hair cut recently and struck up a conversation with the girl washing my hair. She was a singer and dancer but her drama school application got rejected so she decided to learn hairdressing as a side-career until she had enough money to leave and try dancing once more.
By Jamie Jackson6 months ago in Humans
Why are You Always Lying?
“Anyone who isn't embarrassed of who they were last year probably isn't learning enough.” – Alain de Botton Everyone lies, but mostly, they lie to themselves. Even those couragous characters who go to therapy and undergo rigourous personal examination will be lying to themselves soon enough if they don't pay attention.
By Jamie Jackson6 months ago in Psyche