I haven’t lived a long time in all honesty. More likely than not, the upcoming days will have laughs, affections, travel, and a sense of mystery. There is hope that some of the gained wisdom will be of good use in the future even in the more mediocre, uneventful days. Try to achieve greatness!
Continue reading “7 Life Lessons”Fountain of Empathy
The Cult of Celebrity has existed for a very long time. Many years back, people strived to find out more about influential people such as Genghis Khan, Julius Caesar, and Elizabeth I of England. Today these leaders still awaken curiosity and even moments of empathy for their stories. Even with a vast collection of archeological evidence, modern day people will never get a glimpse of their true personalities even if they appear relatable in many ways.
Continue reading “Fountain of Empathy”Rejection’s Bitter Flavor
Well into their adulthood, many people constantly struggle when facing rejection and addressing the fact that not everyone will accept them personally, physically, or career-wise. Rejection can invoke some level of trauma. Among ugliness, there is also that reminder that the horrifying monstrosity called Rejection can be a life-saver.
Continue reading “Rejection’s Bitter Flavor”Forward Thinking
Apparently the flowers are supposed to make a comeback since it is that time of the year again. My mind was too distracted to even care.
Continue reading “Forward Thinking”Social Anxiety is not as Powerful as it Seems
Dealing with people can be unconditionally terrifying. Social rules differ based on cultural context, evolve throughout time, and can absolutely confuse all of us because what works for one person doesn’t work for the other. Our increasingly digitalized world does not necessarily require in-person contact and it’s no shocker that social anxiety is becoming more prevalent as a result.
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Companionship helps us rediscover life’s fleeting hope. That rare event of meeting someone who we just “click with” requires the right time and place. Once some months pass, the bond begins to develop. Then attachment begins to set in and that’s when betrayal hurts the most. How can we stop betrayal from destroying us?
Continue reading “How to Survive Betrayal”Seeing Fake Places and Made Up Faces
Dreams and daydreams reveal random, nonsensical imagery that soon fades from our conscious memories. There are websites, books, and psychoanalysts who persuade their audiences that the random imagery is not so random because there is some sort of symbolism involved. Throughout our existence, we see fake places and made up faces. But is it all pointless to not live entirely in real life?
Continue reading “Seeing Fake Places and Made Up Faces”The Importance of Forgiveness
Maybe betrayal is more bitter than blood, but there’s numerous stuff I still don’t know. Months and even years can pass until emotional wounds heal. Some events lose significance, making us completely indifferent to them. At the very end, forgiving the person who caused us harm is a real challenge. True forgiveness can take time.
Continue reading “The Importance of Forgiveness”Why Mermaids Make Us Happy
Mermaids. I continue to be fascinated by their aesthetic. Even in the modern times there are alleged mermaid sightings, mummies, and bones. Tales involving these creatures have appeared throughout many cultures. There is still no confirmed evidence. Folklore involving these half-human fishes date back to cave paintings that are over 30,000 years old. Mermaids remain a part of our modern day mythology.
Continue reading “Why Mermaids Make Us Happy”Swallowing the Black Pill
A bitter taste is left when the pill dissolves. Those who decide to take it must swallow it raw. Do not wonder for too long before taking the black pill because its effects are not necessarily permanent. Loss comes the quickest. The trees, the meadows, the city streets all lose their beauty. Suffering is the most authentic aspect of existence.
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