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Broken from the Start
I’ve been through hardships and heartache all my life and I'm no stranger to trouble either. My first hardship is a constant physical war. When I was 24 hours old I had a stroke. The left side of my body was damaged, especially my left hand. Unfortunately, my second hardship happens to be in my family, my father. Growing up I saw him as my hero. I never saw the snake lurking in the grass. My father is an alcoholic, a drunk really. My whole childhood I was left in the dark. I knew my dad liked to drink but I didn't understand that it was a problem. I was blind to the way he treated my sisters. I thought I was his princess, but I ended up playing the role of the fool.
By Hannah Reaves6 years ago in Motivation
Monday
It is indeed a magnificent and marvelous Monday. The election is over and only God knows if there is any hope for the United States of America. I did not like either candidate. I don’t think I have liked a single candidate in over a decade. I am not even sure an old school cartel boss could help us at this point, although it would be very interesting. So, I will take on the Texas spirit of "In God we trust" and pray, a lot. Politics aside these bills don’t pay themselves. We are embarking on a fresh week, fresh goals, fresh opportunities and hopefully fresh underwear because that’s important. While you’re at it, put on some fresh socks. It is getting colder outside and no one wants to smell your feet.
By Corene Torres6 years ago in Motivation
Introducing The SAGECons Crisis Stabilization Task Force at Connie's House
There are many voices sharing their opinions about the covid relief bill that is currently stalled in Congress, but I don't hear much conversation about relief strategies that could be implemented on a grass roots level.
By Connie Spurlock6 years ago in Motivation
Zen Jem 4- Self Love, A New Perspective
I love to smile. I do it frequently. I know that research says it's almost impossible to feel depressed if you are genuinely smiling for any length of time. So it's mood medicine. I've decided to incorporate it more into my life, into my interactions. Because as the video shows- a smile is free, powerful, transformational, and one of many tools that seems unimportant but can build a longer, healthier life. But there's another side. There always is. That's the nature of life: duality.
By Zennurgy6 years ago in Motivation
Dear Teenage Girls
How are you? When was the last time you felt genuine happiness? I hope you're still good even in this current situation. You are staying at home for several months, but not everyone has the comfort and peace they've needed. What it feels like when someone compliments you? Gave you remarks you can't forget? Should the word, "beautiful" become the basis of self-love? Should I outlive with the standards of this generation before I get accepted? Before someone loves me? Makeup? Hair? The way I dress? The way I fit into their world?
By Emlyza Studio6 years ago in Motivation
A View from a Waiting Room
Please Note: This observation was made before the pandemic. It had been a long time since I had been in that neck of the woods. Well, there weren't many forests to get lost in since it was a city, the city of Takoma Park, Maryland.
By The Writer Chick6 years ago in Motivation
Should I or Shouldn’t I?
If you are like most people (myself included). The times you have stopped completely and asked yourself the question “Should I or shouldn’t I” are probably numerous. Recently, I thought about that question after being prompted to read the quote in the feature image shared above.
By Carla Dee6 years ago in Motivation
No, It's not that your Dream isn't Big Enough!
Have you ever wondered, why is it so easy to show up for others every single day but when it’s your own work that you are trying to create; that you've yearned to do for soo long, that it takes almost all of the motivation in the world to just sit down and accomplish it?
By Brittany Bird6 years ago in Motivation
Clarify Your 2021 Goals With These Three Questions
It's coming up to that time of year again, the time when we all take a notion to write down our goals and resolutions, only to abandon them before February flies in. Whatever your goal—whether it's to meditate more, get fit, or even find your soul mate—it's easy to write down what you want to achieve, and even easier to forget all about it two weeks into January. Each year we declare "this time it'll be different"! Each year it's the same. But it doesn't have to be that way.
By Claire Petersen6 years ago in Motivation
