There’s people out there that make sarcastic and belittling remarks by saying do you have a brain? But you know what, with everything we are bombarded with today, it’s hard to have a moment to ourselves to think about things. I like to think in my own quiet space. I like to think in groupsContinue reading “Critical Thinking is Hard”
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Why I Wrote my Novel
I had to write my novel because it holds pieces of my life that I had to carve away at to get to what really matters. I wrote it to bring value to my circumstances especially the ones that hurt me the most. I’ve always wanted to write but I didn’t want to attempt untilContinue reading “Why I Wrote my Novel”
Aughra
I am Mother Aughra! I am Thra! https://darkcrystal.fandom.com/wiki/Aughra Aughra from Dark Crystal is “a voice to the stones and eyes to the forests.”
They Think They Know
The world is full of people who think they know what’s better for you, but you know what’s best for you. You’ve fought yourself long enough. You don’t need to fight others too. You’ve trudged through murky spaces and up mountains many have yet to climb. Build your world with so much integrity and passionContinue reading “They Think They Know”
There’s Two Movies
That I watch to calm myself down when I have anxiety or depression. The first one is Dr. Strange. It grew on me. I’m not sure when it became a comfort movie for me but it is now. The second one is Dark Crystal by Jim Henson and was a comfort movie for me sinceContinue reading “There’s Two Movies”
Until it Shifts
The art that comes out of me when I’m alone is much different from the art that comes out of me when I’m surrounded by people. The art the comes out of me when I’m rested is different from the art that comes out of me when I’m exhausted. I like to write in allContinue reading “Until it Shifts”
I’m Overwhelmed with Domestic Duties
And I’m not just talking about house work. I’m talking managing the entire household. So I’m taking a break from it. Here’s a quote from NPR On how women often assume the responsibility for “invisible work,” such as maintaining schedules and maintaining family ties https://www.npr.org/2020/05/21/860091230/pandemic-makes-evident-grotesque-gender-inequality-in-household-work There’s also this from the same article, There’s a wholeContinue reading “I’m Overwhelmed with Domestic Duties”
Rules
That wall kisses my wounds shut growing pulsing That guard rail warms my heart numb without a beat That field left open feels like home Saschia Johnson
Stay Afloat
When the going gets tough, do what you love. I was having a hard time staying focused on so I took a moment to do what I love. It kept me focused and kept me from completely shutting down. Do what you love. Know your own bone; gnaw at it, bury it, unearth it, andContinue reading “Stay Afloat”
The Waiting Place
An embrace of the moments when waiting becomes visible can remind us not of the time we are losing but of the ways we can demystify the mythology of instantaneous culture and ever-accelerating paces of “real time.” https://www.brainpickings.org/2018/12/17/jason-farman-delayed-response/ This is taken from Maria Popova a writer I admire for her ability to weave information, wisdom,Continue reading “The Waiting Place”
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