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When Fucks Run Rampant
There's a lot in this life I can't be bothered with. It's a long list, so I won't get into it. There's an equally long list of things I do care about – for a glimpse, find me on Instagram and Twitter, and join my journey to inner peace.
By Paul Bokserman6 years ago in Motivation
How to Maintain a Positive Mindset During a Global Pandemic
The whole world has turned upside down. We are away from family and friends, need to stay indoors and many jobs and lives have been lost. Looking after your mental health has never been as important. Those with existing mental health conditions are at risk of relapsing and having the distractions they once counted on to cope have been taken away from them, myself included.
By AV6 years ago in Motivation
How a 12-year-old girl turned my life around
Sometimes it takes losing someone to appreciate their value. That’s how I realized this 12-year-old girl who I was close with during my childhood has led me to becoming the strong woman I am today. While I’m no longer in contact with this person, I thought this would be a good opportunity to celebrate her persistence and grace in the form of a gratitude letter. Feel free to visualize it being read at an award ceremony for women’s empowerment. Now, I proudly debut a wholesome story about womanhood that will hopefully enlighten you during this difficult time. Enjoy!
By Estrella Lo6 years ago in Motivation
Why is life exactly like Gambling? Or it isn't?
Recently, I read the book Gambler, written by Fyodor Dostoyevsky, one of the most celebrated novelists in history. The book lively describes a gambler's mindset, feelings, and perspective of life. I was always wondering why do some people waste their time and money on gambling games such as poker. The Gambler answered my question by bringing me inside a gambler world.
By Pooya Oladazimi6 years ago in Motivation
Self Inspiration
This story may seem a little odd for most people but it's mine and I own it. So many people in this world are inspired by others but I wasn't that lucky. I was a poor girl who had no one to look up to. I didn't have a great mother figure, or a super hero or celebrity to look up to to gain any inspiration. You see, at the tender age of five, I had a mom who was abused by her boyfriend, who was afraid of him , and didn't have courage. He was on drugs and she was just afraid and broken. I watch him beat up, chock her until you would cough up blood and pass out. How could I be inspired by someone so broken? All I wanted was to live a normal child hood and be happy. My step dad wasn't just beating her up every chance that he got but he was mentally and physically abusing me too.
By Edna Rowell6 years ago in Motivation
Women Who Inspire
Let me tell you about a woman who not only inspires me, she is an inspiration to many. I have known her since 2003 and since our initial acquaintance, she has not ceased to be a source of strength, encouragement and imeasureable enthusiasm no matter what the circumstances faced. Her name is Dagne Barton. Dagne has a bachelors in Business Administration and a Masters in Non Profit Leadership. She is a consummate professional as Executive Assistant. Dagne is a wife and mother, sister to many. She has devoted her life to her family and to the calling on her life.
By Angela Sweetland6 years ago in Motivation
Battle-Tested Gladiators
You’re tired. Like a semi-deflated helium balloon trying to stay afloat and not touch the floor kind of tired. You’ve spent the last weeks, maybe even months, making impossible sacrifices, and you can’t stomach another sip of this potent cocktail of boredom, hopelessness, loneliness, and uncertainty.
By Miss Charlotte6 years ago in Motivation
That Time I Got Called...
Someone I talked to in a group home I lived at for a year called me an attention whore, and I was offended but I was unaware that when I had someones attention I tried everything to make sure I kept it because in the end I feared being neglected and pushed under the rug. I was seeking attention of a pure kind of love that I myself was not giving. It was and still is a struggle to be myself because I see myself as someone who honestly gives back the same vibes I'm given and to a point I feel like I'm just mirroring people I come across. In life we are all searching to find our true self to become the best versions of ourselves even if it hurts, and my true self is someone who is tired of being in the shadows but also afraid of coming to the light because being real and vulnerable in the world sometimes gets you fed to the vultures. But if I'm going to have my name spit on or tread through the mud it will NOT for me being the kind of girl to walk on egg shells but instead empowering myself and others to stand up for their quirky, cheesy, kind self and saying FORGET YOU WORLD! I'm me and there and nothing you can do about it but love me or hate me, either way I'm glad I was me through it all. so to the person who called me an attention whore, I thank you, not because you were right, but because it opened my eyes to how I walked in fear of not being accepted for being me and in return got pushed away and casted out anyways. I am a basket case, and I have issues, but so what, who doesn't? I'm 21 years old, I pretty much don't know what I'm doing or where I'm going but I just pray that I get there doing everything I feared the most, being unapologetically me. And if you don't know me or have never met me, I am always apologizing even for things that are not my fault and that is just something that needs to stop. I just have one thing to say the picture will never appear to be what it seems if you keep giving people puzzle pieces of you, and it will be so much easier for people to leave you because if they don't have a frame to put you in. SO give them the picture and give them the frame size if you must, but don't let them judge you or treat you any less than you deserve because you never gave them a chance to know you. Not everyone is out to get you, some people say you have to earn trust, call me naive but I think trust is something taken away from people who already have it, not given to people who never have. We all deserve a seat at the table, and even though i was called out of my name, I know I still want that person to reach his full potential, I also know I just don't want it to be at my table.
By UNpretentious6 years ago in Motivation
Resolutions
Making resolutions is important for a person who wants to grow and strive to be better. Normally people make good resolutions but, you can make bad ones as well. But the goals people set out for themselves are usually those that aim to help a person accomplish whatever they want to achieve.
By Chris Adams6 years ago in Motivation
Planning
Why is planning for the future so important? The reason why planning for the future is so important is that you would like to know what you would like to become in the future. The whole reason to plan ahead is that you know what you would like to do at certain times. If you do not plan you could become lost, for example. Let’s say that you would like to become a doctor in the near future, but you do not know what classes you need to take and what credits you would need to pass the program. To be prepared you need to plan for your future and choose what classes you need to take to pursue the career path that you would like to go down.
By Chris Adams6 years ago in Motivation
Finding Your Inner Worth in COVID-19
The best time to discover new hobbies and interests is during periods of downtime If you’re having a hard time finding things that are fun for you to do in your spare time or if you’re missing inspiration to do more with your new found time then read on, I will cover some great methods and skills that I’ve used that will greatly assist you in your search.
By Juda Says6 years ago in Motivation
