Yasmine Lagras
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creative writer , poet and researcher.
Aspiring to reach more people.
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Religion and Immorality. Content Warning.
Warning: This piece is a personal reflection, not an attack on anyone’s faith. I write not as someone outside of faith, but as someone within it. I believe that while religion gives meaning to life, it also leaves room for doubt.
By Yasmine Lagras4 months ago in Critique
What the Water Takes First
We have always drowned our women beautifully. From Shakespeare's Gertrude speech and Millais' brush, to Virginia Woolf’s stones. We have perfected the art of romanticizing female pain. This is not merely artistic tradition, it is cultural pathology.
By Yasmine Lagras6 months ago in Art
The Double-edged Sword
Can the fire that drives us to greatness also be the one that consumes our soul? We often measure our worth by our achievements, believing that reaching the summit of success will bring lasting fulfillment. We climb, fueled by pride, ambition, and the need for control can both elevate and destroy. Like Icarus, we soar on wings of our own making, only to discover that the sun which lights our path can also melt our resolve.
By Yasmine Lagras9 months ago in Writers
The Garden of Your Soul:
Imagine your soul as a garden. It is vast, wild, and full of potential. Some parts are lush and blooming, while others are overgrown with weeds or barren from neglect. But here’s the beautiful truth: you are the gardener. You hold the tools to nurture, shape, and transform this sacred space into something breathtaking. This is your journey; a gentle, intentional path to tending the garden of your soul. Through self-discovery, you’ll learn to cultivate what matters most and create a life that blooms with beauty and purpose. Let’s take a look at the steps:
By Yasmine Lagras10 months ago in Confessions
