Tag: negativity
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Keep Your Eyes Up
I’m usually content to watch life. I suppose that comes with being a writer. I like to watch people go about their days; ordering overpriced coffee or chatting with a homeless person. I like to give them stories and wonder about the world they’ve made for themselves. Thing is, I’ve learned to enjoy being an ... -
Count Your Blessings
Last week around this time, I was making a gratitude list. No, not a wish list, although I spent two hours clicking “Add to Wish List” after I finished it. It was more of a ‘complaint vs. blessing’ type of list. Complaint: I never have enough time to accomplish every single task. I take on ... -
Sinking Ship In Cynical Waters
Floating on negative waves; without a paddle. Passing days, trapped within your leaky boat Trying to plug each hole, of this sinking ship. Yet, you keep adding to the flooding waters, with every defeatist word. Angry waves crash into this boat of complaining bitterness. Threatening to hurl us, in the black abyss of your burning ... -
Blurred Peace
Words and actions pass Like a blur. Your hate speaks loud. Stillness nurtures, peace. -
It’s Okay To Let Go
Every once in a while, I pause to take a look at my life. More often than not, I’ll find that my life isn’t where I want it to be. When feeling this way, I decide to “purge” things that don’t help me achieve the life I want. My past decisions have taught me I ... -
Meghan’s Royal Dress Unfurled
The Royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle was held on Saturday, May 19, 2018. To all public watchers, the events for the couple executed without any major faux pas. As an avid Royal watcher and lover of anything British, I was interested in the chatter about the wedding and its details. Myriads of ... -
To The New Girlfriend Of My Emotional Abuser
Before you begin reading this letter, I want you to know that is not coming from a place of malice. I wanted to warn you that your boyfriend is a manipulative, lying piece of garbage. We spent years talking on the phone over the course of three years. He crafted this elaborate fantasy about how ... -
Emotional Terrorism: Are We Our Own Terrorist?
We’ve all been there, finding ourselves bashing another person for how they look, what they like, how they live or what color socks they have on. Or you’ve been in the position to be judged for whatever reasons someone is choosing to judge you for. The culprit? Ourselves, our neighbors, our Facebook friends, our families ...