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See You Later, Lockdown!
So, we can all agree that lockdown is going on FOREVER. Quarantined life feels like the norm and social distancing is the talk of the town. And right now, I’m glad for it; it is keeping us a whole lot safer than if we were just mixing and mingling with each other during such crazy times.
By Leigh Hooper6 years ago in Motivation
Celebrating my scars
So for the past three years or so I have been hiding,burying my head in the sand for numerous reasons.I have allowed people to walk all over me,violate my rights and basically let myself believe that I wasn't good enough and that I had no voice.My boundaries have been crossed so many times as a result relationships soured.All this happened because my character was attacked by someone I thought would always have my back no matter what.
By Simpy Faith6 years ago in Motivation
Taking Up Space After The Pandemic.
I’ve always dreamed of seeing the world. Growing up I couldn’t wait to explore all the places I had learned about in Geography class. I remember the excitement of learning about faraway magical places with beautiful architecture and history. I dreamed of fully immersing myself into a culture; making friends with locals and learning their stories. I dreamed of sitting in cafes drinking coffee (coffee always felt grown to me). I would write stories and read books. I would be a woman who travelled. I couldn’t wait for the feeling of being overwhelmed by the beauty that the world had to offer. That moment when you see something you never thought you would see. The amazement and the wonder; having your breath taken away. I can remember cutting out pictures from magazines and posting them on my bedroom walls; Istanbul, Paris, Madrid, Nairobi, Fez; so many places; so many worlds. I would see this all before 21 of course. It was a big world and I had an even bigger imagination.
By Amber Shephard6 years ago in Motivation
Triumphant
Life is what you make it, and your purpose is a story of trials and tribulations that got you to that moment. But what is not clear is how the journey is set and how to get on the right path to follow. There are chess moves that can cause your best moves, but certain moves could be the wrong move. Ultimately, it is up to you on how well those moves are played to beat the enemy of time.
By Shekela Wright 6 years ago in Motivation
Sacrifices
There are days where I just sit down and think. Life requires a lot of sacrifices. Sometimes we fantasize about a world with less responsibility. Of course it would be ideal but things just doesn’t work in that fashion. Can I speak on the real sacrifice of being a single mom. Lack of time to take care of yourself. There are days I hide in the bathroom just for a break. It isn’t easy not having a chance to breathe. Time to myself would be amazing but mom duties calls. Giving majority of my time to little human beings can be exhausting. They will grow up to become amazing people. All of my hard work pays off. Let’s speak on the sadness sometimes. Not being able to cry in peace, wanting to lay in bed some days and never getting up. I’ve dealt with depression 10 plus years and sometimes it comes back knocking on my door. Simply getting up to cook would cause me to feel sick inside. This is the side of motherhood that never gets talked about. Days were I feel life just doesn’t have purpose. Same routine over and over can become boring. For the women that are tired and feeling unfulfilled. I understand how you feel and once felt that way. I know as women we have to make a lot of sacrifices but one day things will be better. I’m not ashamed to say there were days I wished for a better life. Asking why did I create this type of life.....
By Raven Tilford6 years ago in Motivation
What makes us afraid
Fear is like a door that tugs onto our cloth which prevents us to leave or pass through.It is always there like a voice in our head telling us things that am pretty sure are illusions. That's how powerful the human mind is,it can create and destroy. It can form scenarios,events,pictures that can be true or untrue.
By NONYE AJIBE6 years ago in Motivation
How to Bring Utmost Motivation in Moments of Downfall & Depression?
Sometimes it seems pretty messes up. Things aren’t at all going in your favor. It seems like you are in a free-fall situation. That’s the moment when you need to rise. That’s the moment when you need to showcase yourself. That’s the moment to show the utmost motivation. That’s not easier though. Not everyone has the ability to get along with that notion in the first place. People often lose their nerves. They lose patience as well as lose motivation in order to stay focused. That’s where the dreams start to fade. That’s where the dreams start to fall apart. All these are things bring chaos in lives. Don’t let this happen at all. Don’t let your dreams turn into a chaotic nightmare. It is not going to be a great thing for you. It isn’t going to get you out of your troubles. These are the things that you need to get along with to achieve what you are destined to. How would that happen in the first place? What would be the aspects that are necessary in order to do this in an efficient manner?
By anila andreson6 years ago in Motivation
The Feelings You Wanted Me to Feel.
All my life you raised me one way. One very specific way. With certain ideals, certain beliefs. Telling me that if I challenged or strayed from those that I was wrong. That I was lost. That I was confused. That I had fallen off the path. That is wasn’t the way things were supposed to be or how I was supposed to be. That it wasn’t “right.”
By M F6 years ago in Motivation
5 Questions that Will 10x Increase Your Self-Awareness
The biggest mistake you can make is going through the motions in life. As we venture into these most uncertain of times, it’s more important than ever we have clarity and definition for our purpose and direction. This comes from self-inquiry. Powerful questions that move the needle and get us to change our ways.
By Christopher D. Connors6 years ago in Motivation
