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…
Tag: Healing
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…
Weekly Reading October 3rd – 6th 2024: Love Protects
There is a new moon present, and this is a great time for reflection as it moves into full illumination in a couple of weeks. New moons, believe it or not, are for uncovering truths, hidden talents and having long term goals obtained. It’s starting over, clearing space, understanding what you just went through…to grow…
Morning Respite
I woke to the empty echoes of my apartment. The portal in which I gained entry and my sibling were gone for the morning. Hearing good morning from someone who plays games is similar to stumbling outside in frigid temps, right as you wake. That was a relief. I choose to say “hi.” Less verbiage….
Truly, Ignoring
What could you do more of? One of the things I want to practice is ignoring someone when they’ve said something unnecessary. While I take steps to send their energy back, and ignore them afterwards, I’d like to not acknowledge it in the first place. This occurrence happened recently and I will admit I am…
Blood Doesn’t Matter
What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received? When I was in my younger twenties, I fell under a cloak of insanity and hatred from a family member. Not only was my own mother lashing out at me, she had failed to instruct me properly with care of my new born, and what my…
The Victim
What personality trait in people raises a red flag with you? Everyone has had their share of pain. Either we caused it or it has happened to us. Because of that type of duality, none of us are innocent. While we share stories of what others have done, I tend to walk away from people…
Well Learned
What positive emotion do you feel most often? Despite everything I’ve been through, I have managed to be grateful for tidbits I learned through my life. Instead of fight or flight, when things got rough for me…I always went over what I had to get me through…and what I could do improve my situation. If…
The Heiress JCS 