Fear ripples through the body faster than you realize it’s happening. It blocks your judgments, flares your insecurities, and highlights your ignorance. That’s the basis of fear. Then there’s manipulation. Oftentimes, you assume you’re being manipulated because the other party is unhappy. They’re afraid of something. They’re literally visualizing their failures, death and shortcomings through…
Tag: growth
Different Landscape
In a sense, I spent years cultivating the life I’ve wanted, for me, chosen by me. I look over everything, and realize I am satisfied at this point. Knowing there is more ahead of me doesn’t unsettle my soul the way it used to. There’s only one thing that hasn’t changed, but I’ve learned that…
Never Growing Up
I find this topic interesting. A lot reading may disagree. Physically growing up has priority over spiritual evolution. The flesh is far more ragged…and susceptible to aging, that’s obvious. If you are choosing suits over jeans, good for you! It’s not a determining factor. Those willing to diminish societal ideals of what growth is are…
Idling Firestorm
Caffeine is currently spiraling through my bloodstream – before I eat. Is that a bad habit? If so, it’s spiced chai tea, I feel as though coffee makes me overload. Midnight conversations with my significant other kept me up past my bedtime, but it was definitely worth it. His music is doing well because the…
More Than Double
Give or take, I’ve given myself eight months to my publishing goal. The Fray has reached double my estimated target audience, since the release of its preview on 10/2/24. I do not have a set goal for an audience, just that I am incredibly excited for my book, the art and everything else in between….
Putting Out Little Fires
This has been mentioned in previous prompt answers, and it still stands. Typically, I am open and loving, so I feel both parties should express themselves. I never thought anyone would take advantage of that – using that time to insult and attempt to mentally degrade the other person, but it happens. When there isn’t…
Perceptions of the Clouded Mind
The world through my teenage eyes appeared as carnage, disguised as teaching. I had an art teacher in high school who was an absolute terror. I, of course, signed up for art class because I am an artist. I had no direction, just pure, untamed talent. To illustrate what the eyes can see is one…
Continue On
Imagine watching your world build up around you, while experiencing the sinking of others who did their best to make you feel less. I am living proof of doing your best, and seeing the results. It doesn’t have anything to do with money, fame or accomplishments. It’s more connected to the sigh of relief I…
Remaining Silent
What’s a topic or issue about which you’ve changed your mind? Oftentimes, we consider “clapping back” as a way to defend verbal attacks. I used to feel that way until I got a little older. When someone is ignorant enough to come at you, for absolutely no reason at all…other than to get a rise…
Not Among Them
Tell us about a time when you felt out of place. In 2017, I did the unthinkable, and defended myself against my ex. He had become physically abusive, so I shot him in the neck. He survived, fortunately, my father taught me how to fight and handle a gun. However, going through the criminal justice…
The Heiress JCS 