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A Badass Woman Who Built Her Own Life. Top Story - September 2020.
I'm so sick of social media evoking jealousy and self-doubt. All artists and entrepreneurs across the world have one thing in common, the ultimate goal of making a living creating content they love. With that goal comes a million other familiar emotions: the up until 3am perfecting one's craft work ethic, the anxiety of quitting a stable 9-5 job, and the jealousy of others in your field excelling.
By Angelica Pasquali6 years ago in Motivation
I Love My Life
It is interesting to me that I can whole heartedly say I love my life. It took 28 years to get to a place where I no longer wish for something different or something more. When I was growing up, the narrative surrounding me was, "you can't do that, you will never get there, or why do you even bother." Believing those narratives brought me to a dark place. A place where loving anything or myself didn't seem possible.
By Willow6 years ago in Motivation
The Way It Was
A childhood not that different from some but a world apart from so many. I was raised the eldest of five, our parents were there most of the time, our grandparents, aunts and uncles stepped in where they could and we had a place to call home. Simple, normal, nothing to be concern about right, on the outside we were whole, happy, a typical family unit.
By Blackbird6 years ago in Motivation
Into the depths
First of all, if your reading this little thought of mine I appreciate you taking the time to slow down from your busy life and take a deep breath. In fact, go ahead and take a few deep breaths and exhale each breath very slowly. Now that your mind is a little clearer take a few minutes to stop and think about all the things that you want, you might list a number of items that are desired by every person that you know. Maybe you want a new phone or a new car even if they are only new to you. Maybe you want to take that vacation you've always dreamed of. Everyone in the world desires something all the time. It doesn't matter if you have enough money to buy a private island or you're sitting on the side of the street asking strangers for enough money to eat for a day. It doesn't matter if you are a 5 year old child wanting a toy for your birthday or an 85 year old grandparent wanting nothing more than to spend time with your children and grandchildren. But if you truly take the time to delve deep into those desires what you will find is that everyone is looking for happiness. But happiness is a fleeting shifting thing and its different for everyone. The key to seeing each person’s immediate happiness is in why we want the things that we want. Take a look at someone wanting a new phone for example. What if the reason that person’s wanting a new phone (maybe it's only new to them) has less to do with the phone than what they use the phone for. Perhaps that phone is the means by which they communicate with their loved ones. Being connected with friends and loved ones is important to our health and happiness. In fact the reason that most people desire things is in an effort to build and maintain personal connections. And of course we also get a boost of self-satisfaction and ego when we obtain new things. Like someone that has just bought a brand new convertible and drives slowly down the street so that everyone can see. I personally disagree with doing so but it's undeniable that people also derive happiness from the envy and misfortune of others. It makes us feel good to know that we have a better lot than someone else. Consistent long lasting happiness is often difficult for people to achieve. Those that do are usually more content with better personal connections rather than more things. Contentment is truly the ultimate goal because a content person doesn’t want much. Needs and wants are a matter of human nature and therefore it is difficult to set aside wants in place of contentment. Naturally it’s impossible to lump everyone into the same mold because everyone is different. No two people are exactly alike but most people share similar needs and wants. We all need food, but while many can be satisfied with a cheeseburger some can only be satisfied with a very certain cheeseburger with very certain condiments. In many cases we tell ourselves that we need things that are only wants. So the next time you want something ask yourself why. What emotional or physical need does it satisfy? Will it contribute to your lasting happiness or only your immediate happiness? Is your happiness gained at the expense of someone else's happiness? I'm not a doctor or a priest and I don't have any intentions of telling anyone how to live, but it doesn't hurt to take some time to self-reflect. Knowing yourself can help you make better choices and become a better, happier person.
By James Webb6 years ago in Motivation
COVID-19 good or bad?
Hello everyone, due to the current covid situation, I felt the need to share my thoughts on the matter. This article might make you angry, happy or sad. It might make you realize some things and hopefully this article resonates with you.
By Philippe Gaspard6 years ago in Motivation
Change
This week I have learned the fine art of binge watching. This is never a luxury that I have had. I have been sitting down and watching a TV series for the last week. It is a good one, crime, murder, and the good guy wins. It is interesting to me more because it is a show that would never be approved by the community.
By Cori Melton6 years ago in Motivation
How You Can Get Through the Hard Days, One Step at a Time
Have you ever hit a wall because of too much stress or one too many curveballs? You're not alone. Hard times are real, they're tricky to work through and they can appear without warning. However, life doesn't really present much of an option for hiding away until the hard times pass. Sure, you can become one with your sweats, your couch and your streaming service, but that only works for so long. What's important here is knowing how to manage these rough periods, even if it means just taking life one step at a time, one day at a time. Even though everyone's situations are different, it's important to keep some tricks up your sleeve for the next time you're feeling down and out. Keep reading to see if these suggestions resonate, and don't forget to use them.
By Mikkie Mills6 years ago in Motivation
Attachment . . .
Any pain we have ever felt has come from attachment. Feeling attachment brings upon the greatest of sorrows. It is the stem of agony. Any situation that has brought upon the deepest anguish and resentment has always been rooted to attachment. You can love without attachment. You can appreciate without attachment. You can feel without attachment. You cannot grow with attachment.
By Amanjot Johal6 years ago in Motivation
The Reflection in the Slow Down
A society that equates busyness with productivity is a society that can become detrimentally distracted. We’ve all seen the quotes on social media about always hustling and never sleeping, the hundreds of videos swearing by the benefits of waking up at 4 or 5am every morning, giving tips and tricks to become the most successful or productive that you ever have. As we’ve seen this kind of content quite often, especially as the rise of self-help came to compliment it, some of us may have taken the bait.
By Alexandria6 years ago in Motivation
Dad, how do I?. Top Story - September 2020.
In my sophomore year of high school, my friends and I revelled in the evenings spent gathering around each other's living rooms. A typical evening for us revolved around snacks, Netflix and the latest Youtube videos. Youtube was our source for popular music, gaming and practical jokes. Some of our favourite Youtubers included Jenna Marbles, Markiplier and Roman Atwood. I lived in an idyllic neighbourhood and recall many fond memories of my childhood.
By Brittany Crowe6 years ago in Motivation
Life Isn't Lived on a Screen. Top Story - September 2020.
I sat in our new rocking chair we bought in preparation for our baby, angled so my view was directly outside. I was hit with flashbacks to my grandpa's ranch in rural Missouri. The patio faced endless rolling hills as you’d see in a Bob Ross painting; dotted with bison, patches of forest, and ponds splotched in the valleys. Chunks of my childhood summers were spent here, but in my memory I feel as though it was my true home.
By Dan Pittman6 years ago in Motivation
