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In a Perfect World
When you’re a kid, the possibilities of what you’re going to do in the future are endless and exciting, but it isn’t until you get older and the reality of those dreams you once held sinks in and all of a sudden seems a million miles away from you. Sometimes as adults, we wish we could still see through the eyes of a child, in which we could gaze upon the world in such a more positive light, if only it were that easy to access the kid within again. In a perfect world, my passion for dance, specifically contemporary and ballet would have me travel all throughout the world to perform in many different theatres and dwellings, bringing joy to all onlookers and a mystical wonder to the children who witness me perform.
Bei MaxeyPublished 3 years ago in MotivationI AM AN EVENT GUY
I am an event guy. That’s what I am, period. I have hosted 256 events to date, since I was a teenager in 1979: big ones with over 13,000 people, down to little ones with exactly two. It’s what I do because I am an event guy, and after 41 years of doing it, it has been imprinted too deeply into my DNA to stop now. I will take any event on, from a biker wedding, to a race between a man and a mule, it makes no difference to me because I am an event guy.
Ron DillonPublished 3 years ago in MotivationWhy should you listen to me?
As a child, I was always told to do as I say not as I do. This was infuriating to me, especially when I saw them doing things, I knew were wrong. I had a strong bullshit meter from a young age, and it has only gotten better as I have aged. When I was a young adult, my mother asked me "Do you want to know what the problem with you is?" I replied, "I am sure you will tell me either way." "You think that everyone is crazy!", she said with a smirk. I could not disagree because I did think everyone is crazy. "And you think you are less crazy than everyone else!" she spit at me like it was venom. Again, she was correct. I do not think I am not crazy...just less crazy than most people. I often feel sorry for my mother, who is full of crazy, to have a child like me who is unrelenting in her ability and desire to identify and want minimization of the crazy. So, I became an adult, a social worker, a personal development coach, an Interfaith Minister, a psychotherapist and "Queen of My Life"! Ought to at least get paid well for this skill that I have! The current question is, "What is next?"
Arlene ButlerPublished 3 years ago in MotivationDon't let the sun go down on me
"Don't let the sun go down on me", this song by ATB (sun goes down) inspired me to use the lyric as my title. Andre Tanneberger (ATB) has about ten studio albums. Most of his music is comprised of non-lyrical instrumental sounds. Listening to his music keeps my mind sound and calm. Usually, when I listen to his music, I’m in a depressive, anxious state. My mental health state is not an uncommon aspect of life for people of my age. Mental health awareness has touched most parts of the world, with many people more knowledgeable than before. People have more understanding of mental disorders and the signs, signals, care, and support needed. Surprisingly, there are still places like where I grew up, that are still accustomed to the idea that it's “only an excuse”, “you’re crazy” or “you’re a coward”. Most people downright deny the idea altogether. I believe that mental health should be a normalized topic. If it is always recognized as “taboo”, people who struggle as I do cannot see our future. My statement may seem like a bit of an exaggeration. For me, seeing my future is important. Literally. When I think about how my life is going right now, I weigh all the categories. If I believe I am doing well for myself, I can see my future. I feel like I belong. When I feel like I am not doing so well, most times I pick up a new hobby. I love learning new things. Especially when I can teach myself. This process keeps my mind in “repair” mode. As my mind “repairs” the negativity there, my dopamine levels increase because I’m keeping myself occupied. This is only one aspect of how I maintain sanity when it comes to my mental health. The most productive thing I can do is be creative. This is the largest aspect that helps me keep it all together. Writing, drawing, and painting have been a part of me since I was young. As a child, I loved drawing and painting flowers and animals. Over the years this love turned into something bigger. From silhouettes of people and nature to mythological creatures and outer space. When I write, draw or do anything that involves my inspiration, I always listen to music. Music is a vital part of my life. When I'm constantly listening to music, I have room for my inspiration to completely explode with vibrant detail and vivid color. Just like reading and watching movies and tv, this is largely where I get my inspiration. I have read a lot of books and watched a lot of movies. Another song I love by Hunter Hayes called “dear god” is about Him telling God all his struggles. Hunter also asks God if he makes mistakes because he feels unable to grow or move on from past experiences.
Antionette dearbonPublished 3 years ago in MotivationThe Village Champion
"The flower that blooms in adversity is the most rare and beautiful of all." Fa Zhou, Mulan Why was I ashamed of where I came from? Why must we color in the black and whites of our origin?
Eno AkpanPublished 3 years ago in MotivationA story that cares about you
If my siblings, friends, and right about anyone who has spent more than an hour with me, had to describe me with one word, they would all laugh and say "weird". I'm the kind of weird obsessed with stories. I love that feeling of seeing someone see what I imagine as I describe it to them, seeing them believe as much as I do, or feel invested in a few minutes to give criticism.
Lost for a reasonPublished 3 years ago in MotivationPurpose Is My Passion
This week marks the end of my twenty sixth season teaching piano in the community I call home. Children of the children I once taught come to the studio for lessons now. I love each child who sits on the piano bench as though they are members of my family. I suppose this means that my role in many student’s lives over the years has been a natural, albeit pseudo, progression from older sister, to mother, to grandmother.
L J PurvesPublished 3 years ago in MotivationdayTree
Daytree is an idea that I came up with a few years ago. The goal is to inspire and encourage people thru creative ways to learn, grow, and live life to it's fullest following their passions. I wanted a place where I could share the music and stories I write and also feature other creative artist doing unique and amazing things. Art is anything imagined materialized in any form, so I don't want to limit it. But, keep it focused on the positive to help ourselves and others grow creatively, spiritually, and be more productive.
Arrow DaytreePublished 3 years ago in MotivationA Day Like No Other
I commit to love and Magic, this I gulp every morning upon waking. I love Mother Earth, the Sun, Moon, Planets, the stars, and all living creatures that live on her body. I can write about this deep love in this timeline, never before I spoke this, as the stories that rambled judgement diminished the words to leave my lips. I thought, “I will embody what my heart resonates and others will feeel this truth of my unspoken.”
Violet RosemanPublished 3 years ago in MotivationDo you swear to tell the truth and nothing but the truth?
I promise you, I am not who you think I am. I am not that girl you see. I'm not a box, there's more than four sides to me. I am not THAT happy nor am I THAT sad. Well, I'm not anymore. I can assure you, I am not trying to make you believe me. I am just trying to make you understand, make you see the real me. My words have meaning yes but on paper, they're pure. I promise to tell you everything, I promise to tell the truth and nothing else and maybe then, you have no choice but to believe me. Ok. You ready?
Yvonaé DessusPublished 3 years ago in MotivationPeaceful Jewels
I have been making jewellery for over 25 years, and over that time as I’ve experienced my own struggles with stress, anxiety and depression, it has become increasingly apparent how therapeutic different creative activities can be. The focus and attention needed, particularly for certain types of tasks within jewellery making, as well as the tactile, hands on nature of making something by hand gives a great way into the practice of mindfulness. This has been brought into further clarity to me by my students, who regularly report how much they love the classes because it gives them a time away from any problems in their general daily life.
Penny AkesterPublished 3 years ago in MotivationBlood, Sweat & Fire
I couldn't see a thing. I only knew there was another firefighter in front of me because we had came into the house together. All I felt was the immense heat radiating from in front of us and the steady, cold air blowing over my face from behind my mask. The muffled sound of my Assistant Chief talking us through the house from the front door, barley registered in my mind.
Rhiannon WaltonPublished 3 years ago in Motivation