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Musings through the window
As I gazed out of the cozy, oval shaped, oak rimmed window the sunlight greeted me like the embrace of a dear old friend. I noticed it gather in a spherical beam, dancing like a whimsical troupe of Russian ballet dancers. My eyes lingered on this exquisite display and mused upon how perfectly it timed with the 60’s tune that gently sang from the radio in the kitchen. I smiled a small, bashful smile as it nostalgically threw me back into fond memories of my father and I dancing together back when I was small enough to dance on his feet. I closed my eyes and took a deep breath to savour the warm feelings of joy and gratitude this memory brought me.
By Elle Dechen6 years ago in Motivation
Let It Go...
We all are holding on to something. A belief, a dream, a person, the past...whatever it is...sometimes one has to let it go and let it be. Holding on to something is not always the best course of action. It is the greatest of ironies that what we pursue persistently is something we can never obtain.
By Halden Mile6 years ago in Motivation
The Problem with Afternoons
No one would willingly exchange places with me for a glimpse of my world view, of my perception. Perhaps the view from my window they would be even less inclined to see, to bare witness to. In the mornings of more average days the sky is a tepid grey, like sullen dishwater clouded with soap and scraps. The birds drift listlessly along the skyline, entangled in the froth of the clouds. They call out their names in shrill cries, the sharpness of their beaks indicating that they are gulls, and yet I’m a few miles out from the sea. They torment me with their freedom, receding into the distance, into the sun that isn’t there to paint a warm picture. Instead, I paint it, skidding over the canvas with a tarnished brush, a chip on my shoulder.
By India Childs6 years ago in Motivation
DIGITAL DETOX
People spend endless hours staring at screens, tiring their eyes to such a great extent and not realizing it. Some of them don’t really have a choice as their occupation demands it and then there are others like me who are just binge-watching crap day in and day out or wasting away their time on social media ranting about some random issue, half the world don’t care about.
By Shubhika Pande6 years ago in Motivation
Be You, Not Them
Do you ever find yourself aimlessly scrolling through social media channels to discover that you're getting increasingly miserable? It is a feeling that your life doesn't measure up to those you follow or some random person who invades your explorer feature. You can't help but feel like there must be something amiss in your life that you aren't going to exclusive parties or traveling to picturesque locations. Sometimes your thoughts might be, "what do they have that I don't?" Or you see someone that exudes an enormous amount of talent and skills, and you feel like you were standing in the wrong line as you received talents and abilities. Congratulations! You're normal, and I'm here to tell you that it is entirely okay to feel like this. And I also to say to you, stop it right now! Because you're doing more harm than good.
By Andres Wiest6 years ago in Motivation
Phoenix
It takes courage to accept yourself for who you are. To be able to realize both your strong suits and your downfalls create who you are. It takes courage, To think it’s okay to believe that you are special, that you are beautiful, that you are worthy... because sometimes those beliefs lead to incongruence with your reality.
By Tatjana Raphael6 years ago in Motivation
Majestic Storm
I wake to the patter of rain over my head. The smell of coffee is wafting down the hall. I push myself out of bed to start my day. As I walk into the kitchen, the view from my family room catches my eye. I peer through a large picture frame window taking in the wonder of the powerful ocean. There are dunes that protect my home with buds of new growth. The beach grass is taking anchor to help the earth with the erosion that takes place with the constant wind blowing. Atop the dune are benches that allow you to sit and take in the beauty of the ocean and all of its glory. Just past the dunes are sand fences that help to control the wind and the stabilization of the dunes. These small wood posts are like armor against the power of Mother Earth. Once you pass the soldiers, you have miles of sand; it narrows in front of my view.
By Wake Up with Marci6 years ago in Motivation
out of nothing, metamorphosis. First Place in Landscape Mode Challenge.
There was a lone bamboo reed growing in my backyard, right next to the window by my dining table. I can’t remember how or when it started growing there. I’ve lived here for two years and I only just noticed it about a month ago.
By Ashna Madni6 years ago in Motivation
My Creative Life (Post Grad)
Howdy, I'm a member of the 2015-18 class, coming straight out of Falmouth (UK) with a BA(hons - whatever that means) in film. If you must know, I got a 2:1 and yes, it was one mark off of a first. I'm going to give a very honest re-cap of the last two years of my career in the creative industry. With the hope to calm any nerves you might have about leaving University or where you "should be" now.
By Samuel F. Sherring6 years ago in Motivation
Under the blanket of the night
The first time I heard about life crisis was when I was attending my High School ages ago. I was enjoying my life and stress free years. That time, I thought to myself, "How can anyone feel so lost in their life? What can be the reason? It will never happen to me". Boy, was I wrong.
By Branchipod6 years ago in Motivation
