Trisha Behrens
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Wouldn’t falling in love be so much less scary if people came with a warning label? Seriously, can you imagine all the broken hearts that could be avoided, confidence spared from being torn down by narcissistic pigs, or energy vampires? I mean seriously how many people out there have been burned so badly by a toxic relationship that you’re in a constant battle because of your natural human desire and need for love, yet at the same time being terrified of ever loving anyone again. It is the worst pain, I have ever felt, I never want to feel that pain again. The screwed up fact about it is that love is the only way for us to have true fulfilment.
By Trisha Behrens2 years ago in Fiction
My Heroes Have Always Been Mother's,
I have quite a few heroes, there are the ones' I was blessed by being born into their lives, some I have met along my journey, and some were the blessings I gave birth to. I will focus on the ones who are Mother's, since this is the energy that ultimately made me the woman I am today. I would not possess the strength to overcome the things I have gone through if it weren't for every one of these women. I am grateful to each for each and every one of them.
By Trisha Behrens3 years ago in Families
I Am Not Defined By Regret, I Define Who I Am
I have many humorous embarrassing stories to tell, being a naturally clumsy person gives you an edge. Like when I was in seventh grade at a volleyball tournament, I was walking down the bleachers when I noticed a super cute boy looking at me. I was so caught up in smiling at him that I didn't see a puddle of water on one of the bleachers and I slipped and rolled all the way down, I landed right behind my Mom, great catch by the way Mom, thanks. I was carrying a coke I had just bought and miraculously managed not to spill a single drop on my tumble down. Either way, I was horrified, but instead of running away with a flood of shameful tears, I stood up and took a bow in several directions, smiling and waving at everyone. I decided to encourage the laughter, and laugh with them, instead of allowing myself to feel shame. Everyone falls once or twice after all, right? I could sit here and tell stories of my epic falls one after another, and I could probably have you rolling on the floor with laughter, but what can you learn from that? The embarrassing story I am about to share is intimate and believe me, it's in no way humorous, however, I have been told that I have a unique way of throwing in a bit of humor, to keep it entertaining. I do this honestly, because it's a pretty sad story. I don't want anyone thinking I am feeling sorry for myself, because I am not, but I know there are people who are living the nightmare I have finally woken up from, this story is for them. I want them to know that there is hope, it isn't where you expect it either, many people expect a prescription, or an idea of something to do that gets you what you want, but those things don't really get you what you need, they simply sweep the problem under the rug, so that it can come back again, uglier and harder to cope with. I know this, because I am guilty of seeking out those things, and all I did was set myself up for the thing I am most ashamed of.
By Trisha Behrens3 years ago in Confessions
A Challenge For Everyone
Words being sang, a guitar being strummed, drums beat, and keys of a piano being stroked. All of this is just noise when played separately, but when they come together in perfect harmony you have a song. People are much like musical instruments, as when we are all separated, we make a lot of noise, perhaps, some individuals can make a nice sound, like a piano playing without any other instruments. As beautiful as the piano is all by itself, it has the potential to become more powerful when joined by inspirational words being sung out from a beautiful voice. When we learn that separation in humanity is doomed a lifetime of noise, and that unity and harmony could bring so much more, we can have peace, and our planet can heal. I see people crying out all around me, screaming words of hatred, pointing the finger at whoever they blame for the evil in the world. I hear people blame God and Satan. I hear of or see people who blame politics, religion, racial inequality, poverty, wealth, and many more scapegoats. It is not the fault of any off those things, everything we are suffering, is our own doing. We have free will, which means we can choose to love others, be kind, be of service, and respect each other, even if our beliefs aren’t harmonious. It is expected, with so many lives on the planet, that there will be all kinds of different beliefs, why must we kill each other or judge each other over our beliefs? I have spent a couple of years now getting familiar with just about every religious belief there is, and there is not a single religion that teaches us to kill each other, or judge each other. There is not a single written religious doctrine encouraging people to get wealthy and never help others. There is no spiritual belief that I have come across thus far that gives us directions to claim ownership over anything on this planet, nothing says that people should get wealthy at the expense of people having to pay for water, something that was given to us in the beginning. No matter what you believe, this one simple fact is true, when mankind first appeared he was not charged rent, he was not charged for water, he was not charged to eat. There was no fee he had to pay in order to sustain life, and there was no one he had to pay rent to. The land was for him to enjoy and experience as being a part of it, he is a part of it because he is living on it. The only price he may have had to pay was his gratitude and respect for the world around him. It seems as though mankind has forgotten this, people have to pay to live somewhere, they have to pay for water, something we need to sustain life, what’s next? Will we some day have to pay for Oxygen as well? Our world is in uproar because of us, and us alone. Don’t blame the devil and say he made you do it, you do what you want to do, everyone knows that, if someone tells you to do something you don’t want to do, or attempts to convince you to do something, you are not going to just do it. That’s a copout and a chicken shit excuse. You allow yourself to be influenced because you want to be influenced. Usually, it is because of a desire for fame, fortune, or some kind of material gain. Some do it for love, they claim, but love is free, and doesn’t require anything to attain, but you have to attain it within yourself first. You can’t buy love, you can force love, and you can’t awe love. Love just is, it always has been and always will be. People are the reason for hatred, people cause war, poverty, hunger and strife. We have no respect for anything, no gratitude for anything, we always want what someone else has, or more then someone else. Does anyone ever find happiness in being the richest person in the world? Does anyone ever stay content forever? No, that’s why nothing lasts forever, because man forgets to be grateful, and mankind has no love or respect within themselves, therefore many show no love or respect for anyone else. I am no Saint, I make mistakes, we have all played a part in creating the chaos we all live in, this isn’t some condescending lecture, it is really me just venting to myself, frustrated and upset at how powerless I am. Frustrated at having a voice, but no one to listen, upset because I know I have something worth listening to, something that could help our current situation, but no one will listen. The only thing I can do, is be the person that has gratitude, love within myself, and love for others. I can be of service to others, and I can choose to worry about my own mistakes instead of worry about judging others for their mistakes. I can work on myself, and get comfort knowing that I am at least doing my part. That’s all anyone can do at the end of the day. If enough people could feel the same way, and live like they are grateful for all the gifts this planet lays before us free of charge, maybe more people will follow the lead. Seeing someone with so much peace and inner happiness, it is contagious, everyone wants to be happy, but not many are seeking the right things to gain this happiness. We are all born to lead others, and we are also all born to follow, and be sponges that can by influenced, so lead by example, and follow an example worth following. Be an influencer of love, and kindness, and let yourself be influenced by the love you feel, and happiness. I can tell you now, that love and happiness aren’t experienced through force, wealth, anger, or indifference. They are experienced by being kind, and helpful, to yourself, and to others, and by respecting that we are all different, and we won’t always see or believe in the same things. It is okay, everyone does not have to believe the same thing, let them believe whatever they choose, there’s no need to persecute or judge. Let people love whoever they want, it’s none of your business where you think their soul is going. Worry about your own soul, and worry about what you are and are not doing. If only people could see this, but it feels as though I live in a world of ignorance, blindness, and deafness. As for myself, what can I really do, other than live the way I believe is right, and that is all I am doing Who wants to accept the challenge to do the same? I challenge everyone who reads this to be a leader, lead with love, respect, and kindness, see how many you can influence. This challenge is the one that has losers, all will who participate will be winners, and everyone gets the reward. Good luck, and game on.
By Trisha Behrens3 years ago in Humans
Resonating Energy
It was mid Spring, the weather outside was the perfect blend of cool and warm. I was enjoying my favorite glass of merlot while sitting on a blanket and reading one of my favorite books. Out of nowhere a huge dog comes barreling towards me, before I could react the dog licked my face. Thank goodness, he was just a big friendly puppy who had escaped his owners’ grasp. I have always been a magnet for animals, almost as if they believe they know me. While I was getting to know my affectionate admirer, his person approached. He was very apologetic, and extremely handsome. He was tall, broad shoulders, not too big like those over-compensating guys you see coming out of the gym twice a day, he was just perfectly chiseled with a golden complexion. I managed to give him my name when he asked and told him it was okay, no harm done. He noticed the dog had toppled over my glass of merlot. He asked if I would allow him to take me to dinner, as an apology for the spilt mess. I was slightly slow to answer, because I thought I has daydreaming at first, but when he asked me a second time as if he assumed I simply didn’t hear him, I said yes. He asked for my number so that he could call me later on to get my address, and to make sure I hadn’t changed my mind. I was blushing like a teenager, usually I am well versed, with a minutia of witty things to say, but I was so taken by him, that I stumbled over the digits in my phone number, I felt my face getting hotter and was afraid he might hear my heart pounding, so I politely and clumsily offered a feeble see you later. I gathered all of my things as quickly as possible, wanting to escape so I could get myself in check, I had no clue why he had such a strong affect on me. I had dated great looking men, my ex-husband was great looking (too bad he turned out to have nothing else great to offer), I knew this guys’ looks had nothing to do with the strong affect he was having on me. I started walking towards my car, and tripped before I could take two steps, before he had the chance to help me, I popped back up and turned to him to offer a bow for my “intentional stunt”. I had a smile on my face, this way he wouldn’t feel like he had to resist laughing for my ego’s sake. When you are clumsy, you learn to laugh at yourself, knowing that, it is a funny sight to see, people just fight laughter out of kindness.
By Trisha Behrens3 years ago in Humans