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5 Simple Lessons On Life You Can Adopt Now
Growing up, I used to hear, "you got so much potential" - now all I hear is, "the rent due!" My uncles gave all they could to point me in the right direction - staying outside trouble. We never owned everything, yet we never lacked anything.
By Loading...6 years ago in Motivation
Crowds To Loneliness
My Spirit is dejected, but I have found a better comfort in the truth. Cast out from the hearts of those I gave myself over to, in expectation that I'd be accepted, what was birthed in my mind as friendship was truly a crowd of enemies. They welcomed me with sneers and malicious winking, and as I was naive, believing their expressions were trustworthy, I sat among the ones who hated my life. What was love to me back then proved to be nothing more than fiends preying upon a lost child, sitting among dogs who hadn't any true honor about themselves. I am gladdened more by my sorrow than by their company, for it reminds me of the honesty I seek. It is my own, but it is worthy, more so than their deceit has ever been, and never shall their lies be acceptable to me again. I am alone.
By Benjamin Adam Altiery6 years ago in Motivation
In Pursuit Of Redemption
It was the case for such a long time, that I desired to be like the men who I admired. But I’ve come to the realization that it serves me no good to do as other men have done, and I must live as an individual who follows what is important to me, walking a personal path, no matter what I may need to endure, in order to make myself happy. I must do away with all the past behaviors that made me unworthy. It is not a proper way of living to learn from my mistakes, realizing consequences, which result from the repetitious behaviors found in someone who is a slave to unclean, or unhealthy, habits. I desire respect above all, and if I value respect, then all important things will come to me. I grew to expect a strictness about respectful conduct above all; a respect in completeness, fitting for a perfect being.
By Benjamin Adam Altiery6 years ago in Motivation
How to solve all your problems-
So, you typed your life question into google. Nice. Don't worry, I typed the exact title of this article into google and found zero results. Hence why I am writing down all that I know about life. Which, is really nothing, but I know a guy that knows a lot. Cue Shakespeare. No matter who you are, or where you have been, or where you want to go, life is perpetual suffering and difficulty. Joy, isn't it. But thankfully, life makes no sense, and therefore, the amount of suffering you endure is the exact amount of joy and happiness you can find in your human experience. Therefore, my friend, rejoice- for there is hope. And without further or do, let's look at three steps Shakespeare recommends when attempting to solve all your problems.
By Sophie Wakefield 6 years ago in Motivation
From Anti-Religion to Advocate for All
When we hear prejudice, hate, or stereotyping, we often think about how these issues have impacted minorities. Majority populations are often stereotyped as well. No matter who is the target, such attitudes can hurt. The person who is hurt the most, however, is the one who hates.
By Lorraine Woiak6 years ago in Motivation
OUT OF SEASON
Tilling the Earth with hopes of reaping a blessing. That was not a thought in my conception. I intruded a struggling garden out of season. Weeds do not ask for permission they grow until checked. What type of future could I be promised if any? Can bare hands move Earth to plant a crop worthy of harvesting? My beginning was shaped in lost hopes and dreams my foundation was beautiful. So how could I come forth with dreams and hope? Life had to be put on pause for me to come into this world. I did not ask for the pain you had to endure just for me to smile.
By William Allen6 years ago in Motivation
Visionary Glow
After creating my vision board based on some traumatic experiences in my life then i decided to use the same images towards a new vision. My vision was to transform the pain of my past into a renewal of self growth. I developed a daily routine of self care. What makes my routine extra special is i used these images from my past and transitioned into a new way of thinking about them.
By Raphael6 years ago in Motivation
I Want To Change, But Also I Don’t.
I Want To Change, But Also I Don’t. Kristyn Meyer is on a journey to make herself the best human that she can be. These posts are a reflection of that. She welcomes your support via reading and through commissioned affiliate links within her posts! To stay up to date on all of her shenanigans, please subscribe to her email list! (psst…there’s a free gift involved)
By Kristyn Meyer6 years ago in Motivation
Trying to love every broken piece part 2
We take the time to listen to the world, when the waves crash on the shore we hear it, when the skies pour we listen to it, when the wind blows we feel it. We take the time to listen to people, to watch their movements, to listen to their words,
By cheyenne 6 years ago in Motivation
The Manchester Bombing: My Story
My name is Maria Winter and on the 22nd of May 2017, I was involved in the Manchester arena attack. I remember how excited I was to be finally seeing my idol, I couldn’t wait. One of my closest friends also wanted to share this experience with me, so we went together. I was the happiest girl in the world! My dad drove us to the arena. The journey was quite long and I remember listening to Ariana’s Dangerous Woman album on repeat to make the journey seem quicker. Once we were dropped off, thousands of people were waiting to get in at the entrance - it was crazy. I already don’t particularly like large crowds, so I felt slightly uncertain (a feeling I didn’t listen to). As we went through security, I remember thinking how minimal this was. I understand they needed to get people in quickly, however their effort needed to be twice as thorough.
By Maria Winter6 years ago in Motivation
Emotional Grave
The sky glows white from the flashing of the lighting. The wind blows back and forth as if dancing to a song. His vision blurry and distorted from the beating sound in his head. The clashing of words so loud he can't hear himself anymore. He stands there staring at the ashes. Staring at what was meant to be his living insides, the parts that showed him life. This shadow that lingered in his soul. A being that he shared everything with,a shadow of his past, present, and future. This shadow that he ripped from his body so that it could not cloud him in darkness. Slayed by his own hands, an enemy yet also an ally. His hate for it grow until he couldn’t handle it any more. The memoirs of it betraying him and helping him flash though his mind, the good the bad and the terrible. He couldn’t stand it, he couldn’t take it any more. So he ripped it out of his chest and forced it to fight. To the death he tells the shadow. Only one can remain, this life can not hold them both. The pain echoing though his bones as he feels the presents of the shadow slowly fade. Not able to live out side his body, screaming to be let back in. He stumbles backwards and the Shadow crawls closer to him staring at him with a blank expression. Screaming with every forward motion, yelling that he need the shadow to live Telling him that with out the shadow he would be nothing but an empty shell just wondering the world, searching. Searching for a meaning to his life then, that he was making a mistake by ripping the shadow out. He glared at the shadow and growls that he could have a better life with out the darkness flowing though him. Without having to listen to the darkness whisper in his ears. Then suddenly a pain like no other pierces his heart and he collapse, and finally he hears what the shadow was saying. Watching the shadow slip from this life, feeling his strength seep away along with it. Reaching out with the last of his strength, he wraps himself around the shadow and welcomes it back. Understanding that even though the light of life there is a shadow that will always be there to challenge you, to make you better.
By James Albert Snitgen6 years ago in Motivation
