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Resilience. Content Warning.
This past year opened my eyes to what I have been told I am: resilient. But, up until recently, I didn't believe it. I mean, resilience is basically being good at adapting to challenging life experiences - and change has long been a difficult situation for me, so how can I possibly be resilient?!
By Adora Hooper2 years ago in Motivation
The Last Week
A last-minute piece, but I think that I have something to say… It is the day before I fly home to see my family for the usual two-week spread in my old hometown. I am not looking forward to seeing anything related to the city (for the most part). I am much more interested in how time has changed all of us over the last time I was at home, attempting to enjoy the holidays at my least favourite time of the year. And then I remembered this challenge, right in the middle of laundry, packing and planning for the rides to the airport.
By Kendall Defoe 2 years ago in Motivation
The Wrong Secret
When people die, you truly find out how much of a novella your life is. May of this year it happened so quickly, but in the moment, it felt like it’d never end. Sometimes I think I was the only one who accepted this was it. But I know that wasn’t true.
By Venna2 years ago in Motivation
Persistence. Top Story - December 2024.
At the beginning of the year, I chose a word to inspire my writing for 2024 as part of a writer's challenge on Instagram. Persistence / NounDefinition from the Britannica Dictionary: The quality that allows someone to continue doing something, or trying to do something, even though it is difficult or opposed by other people
By Alyssa Musso2 years ago in Motivation
A Lesson That Took Me Over A Year To Learn
In order to share the lesson that I've learned in 2024, I need to flash back to May 2023. I was doing what I've loved most, and that was performing onstage. While I love it more than anything today, I didn't love it as much as I loved my boyfriend, Ben (not his real name). We had a lot of things in common, and these included performing, watching horror movies, and the fact that we're both autistic. Although we weren't one hundred percent the same, we had enough in common for me to believe that we were soulmates. If we ever had an argument over anything, we were able to gloss things over and act like nothing ever happened. Pretty easy thing to do when you're an actor. Unfortunately, we could only keep up the act for so long, and things began to crumble after two and a half years together.
By Cat the Autist2 years ago in Motivation
Hold on to the Positive
The past year has been a rollercoaster of emotions, starting with helping our youngest children move out on their own this past January, amidst a housing shortage. One moved to another state in order to find an apartment they could afford, while the other has already moved multiple times over the course of 2024. In the midst of it all, I’ve been saying “hold on to the positive” a lot.
By Mary K Brackett2 years ago in Motivation
The Voice Inside. AI-Generated.
Sarah had always been a quiet person on the outside, but her mind was a constant symphony of conversations. As a child, she'd been praised for her vivid imagination when she spoke to her imaginary friends. As a teenager, she was admired for her deep contemplative nature when she walked alone in the garden, lips moving silently in prayer. But now, at thirty-two, walking down Fifth Avenue talking animatedly to herself, she received very different reactions.
By Average Joe Guru2 years ago in Motivation
Listening to the Echoes
“What do you want to do after high school?” The question parents love to throw during the senior year. I was ready. I knew deep in my heart what I wanted to become and spend my life doing. I turned to my mom, confidence radiating from me. “I want to become a writer.”
By Iris Harris2 years ago in Motivation
Jace’s Tips for Turning Conflict Into Connection
Jace leaned back in his chair, reflecting on the heated argument he’d had with his best friend, Ryan, a few months ago. They had been friends since middle school, inseparable through every life milestone. But one miscommunication had almost torn them apart.
By MIGrowth2 years ago in Motivation
The Role of Hope in Hard Times
Life is a journey filled with ups and downs. While the good times are easy to embrace, the tough times test our strength and resilience. In these challenging moments, hope becomes a guiding light that keeps us moving forward. Holding on to hope can help people navigate through tough situations, offering emotional stability, motivation, and a sense of purpose. Let’s explore how hope can play a pivotal role in overcoming adversity.
By LynaH.Z2 years ago in Motivation
