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One Foot in Front of the Other...
We’re now basking in the “joy” of our another lockdown here in London. The first one, once we’d all realised it wasn’t the end of the world, wasn’t too bad. Well, I say that now, but at the time I was too afraid to tell anyone we were having a lovely time not having to face the human rapids of central London, it was the sunniest Spring on record (the washing actually dried in one day!) and there were finally enough hours in the day to work on our own projects. But some friends & colleagues weren’t coping too well with the isolation and constantly present fears. While some of us were glued to screens for productive purposes, others couldn’t tear themselves away from bigger screens and those ever-addictive formulas that make good TV binge-worthy. There were clearly people who were running for the first time ever (“heavers” they were affectionately labelled and our masks were donned as they huffed & huffed toward us). Marathon TV or YouTube sessions don’t get the blood flowing, nor the mind cleared, and so consequently there were a good number of us who felt less & less comfortable as that first lockdown progressed.
By Joseph Murray6 years ago in Motivation
Struggling during lockdown?
You’re probably thinking this is another article pushing the importance of mental health and yea, you’re right, it is. Why? Mainly because we’re in a second national lockdown with only ‘essential’ businesses opened, but what does essential mean?
By Sara6 years ago in Motivation
The misunderstood child
I wasn't sure about where I was or why, all I knew was that my life went from cozy, comfortable and loving to cold, confusing and forgotten. At the age of 4 my mother came to the united states. Soon after, my father decided we would join her and that is how our journey began. Everyone spoke about opportunity and wealth; a better future for themselves and their children. The United States of America was where everyone came to get rich and famous. Anyone brave enough to begin the journey and make it was a God in the eyes of everyone who stayed behind. No one ever spoke of the price to pay and sacrifices made for daring to dream of a "better life".
By Rocio S Romero6 years ago in Motivation
Why You Feel Stuck - And 3 Steps to Snap Out of It
You know that opportunity that passed you by? The career you let go because you never felt “good enough”, the love you never dared to pursue, the dream that keeps you ever awake and ever yearning? We all have these kinds of things. Small or large, we all have them — and they take up so much space. They fuel regret and resentment and they make you feel nothing but stuck in a life you don’t know the meaning. Or even worse — you know the meaning, but it seems unattainable.
By Stian Jebsen6 years ago in Motivation
Confessions of a Over-Cluttered-Messy-Unorganized-Can't-Follow-Through-Forgets-Forgets-Suddenly-Remembers-and-Forgets-Again-Thirty-Something
I am a messy person. I am an unorganized person. Since I was a child I have been making little nests of items and never picking them up. My family lovingly (and sometimes with some frustration) calls these 'Chrissy piles'; a few books and a knitting project on one end table, a bag of tortilla chips, a water glass, and an embroidery project on another end table, my socks and dirty laundry after sorted by the kitchen table, a blanket and a large crochet project and my nintendoDS on the couch with me with are regular sights when I'm around.
By Christine Hollermann6 years ago in Motivation
Everyday
Everyday will get better for you to feel it in your soul. You have to pull that power out and let the worry go. Every day within yourself, you have the power to overcome the hardships and difficulties. Smile through the pain and hold on to another day. Remember you have the higher power to hold on to. You are the one in control. Everyday that you wake up is another day to try and let the problems unfold. You can find a way out and you can see a better future. You just have to keep on holding on find your strength within.
By Gina R (Gibana)6 years ago in Motivation
Good Deeds Big & Small...
There is a phrase “We never know the good that a smile can do”. Smiling at people is one of the smallest good deeds you can accomplish with the furthest reaching effects. There is no cost - only a moment of thought and a wealth of return, whether to us or others. We can be doers of this deed or recipients- both have positive effects.
By Brandis Geddes6 years ago in Motivation
Relationships
Ok! I just wanted to put my opinion out there about relationships, I realized that I have never had a successful relationships to the point that I really feel that I am not relationship material, I have never been loved all I know is pain and hurt. In fact the only play I seem to attract is married men that just want to have something on the side and I truly don't want a married man because he has already showed me his true colors.
By Tarshia Jackson 6 years ago in Motivation
Solitude
" It's the spirit that wants to acheive, it's the ego that wants to compete. We all need some quiet time, or at least some alone time you could say. We should fill our cups up first you know, it's not being selfish, its being selfless. If we can't love oursleves, were very much not capable of loving someone else. If that makes sense, well it does but you know I just wanted to say that lol. We really shouldn't be depending on anyone or anything to make us happy in life. That's always been in our own hands. That makes us the creators, you yourself have the paint brush in your hand. The canvas is there, all the tools and ingredients to manifest what youve been looking for. The things that spark joy in your day to day life. Those beautiful, oh hold up i'm running off topic again let's slow down lmaoo. You get the point though, sometimes our minds might get off track but our heart knows the way, sit in silence in listen to what your soul has to say. We call it integrity for a reason, when your alone, that's when your your real self. I mean of course you can be yourself when your around other people. When your alone however, you have no other influences around you, no suggestions, no questions, it's just you. When were around others well personally, I find myself a lot more open and receptive to my peers. Maybe if were working on some sort of project they might suggest an idea. Where as if I was alone I simply wouldn't. Being in solitude is great in so many ways, but it's definitely not the same as being with you family & friends you know. We hold memories close to our hearts, were creatures full of wonders. Reflecting eachothers insecurities, our beautiful angles, co-existing in harmony. Love is a powerful word and most definitely a power thing. When we do things with love, things seem to work out. With pure intention and insight we can accomplish so many beautiful things. Not just materialism but something far more than that. Sacred things you can't see but you can feel, can faith move mountains? The answer is a big old yes, we are capable of doing anything we set our minds to do. Were all connected, always have been and always will. The world will always be full of surprises & we can't chnage the circumstances but we can alwasy change our reaction. We take our own decisions. Therefore, we can't really blame anyone for where were at, and to be honest were exactly where we need to be, divinely guided. Walking different paths bumping into eachother and walking along. Making new friends, bowling with your cousins. Life can really be beautiful, but that's perspective. You can have a few cars and a really nice house but still not feel content, or at least happy. Some of us have very little and still seem to enjoy the little things. That's what matters, the little things, we give things value. You'd most likely value a hand made bag from your parents instead of an expensive bag you bought at the mall. Or your moms food over Burger King. Theres nothing wrong with the bag from from the mall, nor Burger King. We hold some things closer to our hearts than others. It makes sense you know, the little things can make a big difference, my girl might have a funny laugh that pops up in my head everytime I think of her. Or maybe you remember your sister as being real goofy, but these are the things that we love them for. We all love spending time alone, and that's awesome, but being unified living together peacefully enjoying the beautiful sacred moments, is beyond fear & hate. Theres not really good and bad it's just helpful in a diffrent way or not helpful in some ways. Everything has it's pro and cons, similar to the yin- yang but the yin-yang actually flows together and both fishes swim in harmony dancing in eternity. So many colors, without one there would'nt be the other. It's true, if not you would'nt be able to mix colors and get a different one right. Alright let me not go on too long about this, it's just what was on my mind at the moment. I felt like decompressing a little so I typed this up, hope you enjoy it whoever reads it thank you . So yea recap solitude is very essential & so is socialising. Much love & light!
By Zequio Olmedo6 years ago in Motivation
10 Life-Changing Perspectives
I live my life believing in one golden rule: Your life is YOUR responsibility. Blame it on childhood trauma, or the hyper-reflective nature of debilitating social anxiety, but I have come to acknowledge this universal truth: Most misgivings in life are due to personal choices, or lack thereof. In this case, choices pertaining to our actions, the information we internalize, the perspectives we maintain, and virtually anything else we do to navigate through life.
By Desiree Kepper6 years ago in Motivation
2021
i’m not one to make new resolutions and i don’t think i ever really have been. i’m not sure whether it’s the pressure and responsibility that comes with them or maybe the fact that we never seem to follow through with such ideals. probably the latter to be honest.
By Alex Howe6 years ago in Motivation
