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Social Distancing 101: New Experiences
I am, and have long been, a fan of new experiences. Be that traveling to a far away destination, working up the courage to make friends with a stranger, or picking up a new hobby or skill. I love the thrill of putting myself in a situation where I have to face a fear or push the boundaries of my comfort zone or feel closer to the world and the people around me. I think it's a part of what makes life so magical.
By Samantha Sabio6 years ago in Motivation
The one advice that has put me out of my misery
Change often took a big toll on my life, rather it’s physically or on my psyche. It’d always hit like a big truck and cause major mood swings and feelings of uncertainty. This has changed ever since I’ve applied this advice in life, which I’m about to share with you and hopefully change your life as well.
By Chloe Chiu6 years ago in Motivation
Should I become a writer whilst the COVID 19 is still happening?
Should I become a writer whilst the COVID 19 is still happening? Well to be honest there is no right or wrong answer to this question. It is up to you and how you feel about writing. But for me it is something that I am passionate about and I want to share with you some information about becoming a writer.
By Alex Peak6 years ago in Motivation
Came a long way from da dope game Part #1
1998 was the year my life would be changed forever, Just moved back to Philadelphia from willamisport PA. I was suppose to stay in Williamsport to start my high school basketball career, but the universe had other plans. My long time girlfriend moved back so I was in a situation where I was about to make a very important decision that would ultimately change my life forever. I was always a very good kid never getting into any serious trouble, I just wanted to play basketball and kick it with my girlfriend, so when she moved back to Philadelphia I was crushed, I had to figure out how I could get back to her and when my mom told my aunt she wanted me to move with her to Philadelphia I was excited things looked really good and I was going to be able to reconnect with my love both of them, so I packed up hit the road not knowing or caring about the circumstances that I’ve just put myself into, instead all I could think about is being with my mom and being a family. My mom was a heavy crack user at this time in our lives, but recently she was released from prison and she was clean from using crack and working she was really ready to be a responsible parent and I was ready to be that All American son. Our prior experience didn’t go to well, I met my mom when I was 12years old, I had never seen her a day in my life before then and let me tell you, it was love at first sight. She was the most beautiful women I’ve ever seen and when we embraced we cried in each other arms for a hour, that was my first love. After the embrace things become more real, it was time to leave and I told my dad I didn’t want to go he was confused, and he asked me you want to stay here? My mom was living in a one bed room crack house in Frankfort projects that wasn’t even hers it belonged to her friend, my mom had the couch, I didn’t care if we had to sleep outside I wasn’t leaving this woman’s side. After awhile I could see that this wasn’t the best situation for me, I ended up missing a whole year of school and picked up a habit of my own weed. When we both realized it would be best if I returned back to Williamsport with my Dad we got the news he had been arrested I wouldn’t see him for the next 4 years of my life. I’m back in Williamsport living with my Grandmother but it was clear she wasn’t in any condition to look after me so I moved with a couple of her friends she knew from the neighborhood in Philadelphia living with Mr. John and Ms Debbie was a blessing because it actually gave me structure something that was missing from my childhood and with that structure I excelled. I left all that behind to try it again with my mom and I had faith that she had her head on straight, I was wrong again and this time it would be more damaging to my life than I could ever imagine. My Mom would stay out for days sometimes weeks at a time I would be going from crack house to crack house looking for her and when I would find her I would be cursed out by her and made to feel like I was the one that did something wrong. As the months went on I’ve been spending time with my girlfriend and basically she moved in I didn’t know that spending this must time with her would change me into the man I am today. My mom stared stealing my tokens for the bus for me to get to school so I’d be home with no way to get to school for that week, and it would become a on going thing so I said to myself I’m not doing this again missing a whole year of school was out of the question, I started kicking it with my downstairs neighbor smoking weed listening to music and he was much older than me but he didn’t mind me hanging around so one day he asked me why I never go to school and I told him what was going on with my mom and her stealing my tokens for the bus he said, Mick you gotta get your own money and I didn’t quite get what he was saying until he explained it, he showed me how he made his money and I wasn’t convinced that I was in a bad enough situation that I had to sell drugs. That’s when I got hit with the new, my girlfriend was pregnant, I lost my mind went into a panic and started smoking cigarettes not knowing what to do or how to be a father.
By Mick Michael6 years ago in Motivation
Use to be.
I havnt really felt trapped, but I’m aware things arnt what they use to be. Who really even knows what’s going on anymore? I don’t think our government even knows that they are doing. It’s like we had recess where everyone got sick and the popular kids are trying to figure out how we can all still play together without getting sick. I feel like the virus is real, but so is some hidden agenda that we can all feel in our bones but no one can put a finger on. There are a million conspiracy theories and who knows what’s true anymore but something is off and we all feel it in our bones. It’s like we are all about to be drafted into the Hunger Games, may the odds ever be in your favor. It’s scary because I have an eight month old and prior to having a child I don’t think I would have been this scared. I can’t just think about me now but what would I do with him if we all started having to run from zombies?
By Abree Rae6 years ago in Motivation
How to take advantage of lockdown before it's over
COVID 19 has put most of the world under lockdown, and while this entire situation had, and still has, so many negative aspects, yet we can see some points worth taking advantage of. One of them is the time we have available now.
By Ana Carolina Crivillari6 years ago in Motivation
Why I moved far away from home (The Journey Alone)
Have you ever heard this quote? The grass is always greener on the other side... Speaking in metaphor for a moment, My journey starts with how I compared my life to others quite often, always looking over the fence. Not out of lusting the materialistic things others possessed. But...I did it because their grass was greener than mine, so, how did they get their grass that green from just watering? It was trying to understand how they watered their grass.
By Pamela Gajardo6 years ago in Motivation
Why writing is important?
Writing has been in the world since approximately 3200 B.C, and in our lives since we were toddlers, but we never gave it the attention it deserves. It is one of the most important creations of the human being and it can help us in ways we didn’t even think about.
By Caro Sepiurka6 years ago in Motivation
ME
THE NAME IS JOULES. As an artist of many trades, I sign-off with Killo-Joules. KJS means Killo-Joules-Style. This has gone through many iterations... Joules has always remained in one form or another, Jools, Jewels, Julos, Jules... (etc). Killo meaning Friend or Amigo... I often get ask whether its because I'm dyslexic... and that's partially true. To be familiar and connect with everyone and find common ground is essential to me.
By Julian Tomlinson6 years ago in Motivation
Connecting to the 5 elements
Reconnecting with the five elements, Earth, Air, Fire, Water and Spirit, is a brilliant way to reconnect with yourself. By tapping into an element that you have affinity for, or by exploring one you feel you lack, your personal power can grow and it is possible to discover new parts of yourself. Sometimes finding the way to connect can be difficult so below are some suggestions for ways to rediscover each element and your relationship with it.
By Xandua6 years ago in Motivation
