Slgtlyscatt3red
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Slightly scattered. Just a woman with autism and ADHD that loves to write poetry, create art, and sing.
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Can Hobbies Improve Mental Health?
Everyone has hobbies. Even adults do. Hobbies are those little things that we enjoy doing outside of our work life and our other priorities in life. It is simply just us and the hobby that we love, and escaping into that little world just for a little bit every day. It helps us feel like we have an outlet to express our feelings and emotions, but we are also having fun doing it.
By Slgtlyscatt3red9 months ago in Psyche
The History of Cocaine: From Coca-Cola to Toothaches. Content Warning.
Most people know of cocaine from popular movies, news, and media. However, few know about the origin of this drug and how it became so popular in the mainstream before it became such a powerful and dangerous street drug. In this article, I will discuss the origin of cocaine, including the many uses of the drug prior to the criminalization of this powerful substance. Additional information contained in this article will explain cocaine use today and how to get help if you or someone you know is struggling with cocaine addiction.
By Slgtlyscatt3red9 months ago in FYI
Conflict-Resolution Techniques
Conflict-resolution is a great technique for rebuilding and maintaining relationships because it encourages communication. Instead of having yelling matches across the room, conflict-resolution forces you to work with the person to find a solution to your problem. You both must come to an agreement and a consensus as to how you will proceed through this difficulty or disagreement. This can sometimes be very challenging for people, but the reward is building a stronger bond with this person.
By Slgtlyscatt3red9 months ago in Psyche
Different Types of Creative Writing to Try
What kind of writer are you? Are you the kind of person that likes to write fiction stories, or are you more interested in non-fiction topics? Sometimes, creative writing seems so difficult because we aren't sure what kind of writing best suits us. Finding out what kind of writer you are is half the battle. Once you understand this, you will be able to identify what types of writing you are the best at.
By Slgtlyscatt3red9 months ago in Writers
J.D. Salinger's Advice to Writers in "Seymour: An Introduction"
There are many great things to be said about writing. Writing is a skill, art form, and a way of life that can be both rewarding and challenging. Today, I would like to inspire you with some words from one of my favorite authors, J.D. Salinger. In his book "Seymour: An Introduction", he discusses the very things that make good writers. It is this advice given to Buddy Glass in the story that is something I believe every aspiring writer needs to hear at least once in their lives:
By Slgtlyscatt3red9 months ago in BookClub
Spirituality and the Divine: The Crown Chakra
We often associate the number seven with God or divinity. We think of it as connecting or relating to the otherworldly, higher levels of consciousness, and a way of really seeing things in this bigger, cosmic way. It can even help us think about dimensions, and how we reach other dimensions in this life.
By Slgtlyscatt3red9 months ago in Longevity
The Third Eye Chakra
The sixth chakra, or third eye chakra, is located at the brow and is associated with the color indigo. This chakra controls your intuition, beliefs, and attitudes. The third eye controls our pysche and our "sixth sense", making this a very spiritual chakra that taps into higher levels of consciousness, along with the 7th chakra.
By Slgtlyscatt3red9 months ago in Longevity
Why is the Fifth Chakra so Important?
The fifth chakra, or throat chakra, is located at the throat and is associated with the color blue, usually a light blue hue. This chakra is commonly associated with our person strengths and weaknesses with communication and self-expression. It fosters our ability to be expressive with our thoughts and feelings in the world. Your throat chakra helps you gain insight into how to communicate properly and how to resolve conflicts. Your self-expression is of the utmost importance here.
By Slgtlyscatt3red9 months ago in Longevity
