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Without Friends
First grade, I remember my first best friend and exactly how we met. I was such a quiet child and at that time I didn’t know much English so she was always there to help. I loved her so much. In second grade, our group got bigger. It was P, J, B, K, and me. What I remember the most is deciding on what to wear a day before so we could match outfits. The good days.
By Mera Rico7 years ago in Motivation
Becoming an Adult Far from Everything—Pt. III
One year ago, I took the plane to cross the ocean. Six hours later, I was in another dimension: North America. Quite a big deal for an 18-year-old boy who has never lived far from his family. I was unconscious. I did not even know what I was doing… However, I did it.
By Jean 🦅7 years ago in Motivation
Savage Summer
Sav-ageForce of nature, fierce, and uncontrolled When you think of savage, you automatically think ruthless as fuck but this summer wasn’t that. It has been the most freeing experience of my life. I always have a good summer break outside of school and work; I wanted to plan something different. I decided to make some goals & interests and put them to action. I wanted to meet as many new people (opposite of me) and do things that made me happy either by myself or with others. Being happy and continuing to be happy was the ultimate reason for this all—no more suffering or “I can’t do that” & I'm proud to say I accomplished it.
By Chelley René7 years ago in Motivation
30 Journal Entries to Self Discovery—Day 14
Happy Mean Girls Day (Wednesday, October 3rd)! Yes, I am wearing pink and welcome to day fourteen of my self-discovery journal! I can't believe I'm two weeks in and thanks again for following along everyday! The quote for today is: "I'm not a very good writer but I'm an excellent rewriter."—James Michener
By Michelle Schultz7 years ago in Motivation
Believe in Yourself
I saw quite a few posts on here about various mental illnesses and things to try if you felt depressed or had anxiety. Let me level with you. It's not going away easy but as I write to you, I am suffering the same dark thoughts I had six years ago... How am I carrying on? Let me tell you my story and maybe, just maybe, I can help one person.
By Rebecca Full7 years ago in Motivation
A Letter to My Role Model
Hello AJ (god this sounds so weird), I don’t know if you’ll read this or not, but I wanted to write to you anyway (boldness maybe) in order to thank you for being an inspiration for me, for always standing up for yourself and most of all for making me feel confident despite my mental illness.
By Eg Laf7 years ago in Motivation
30 Journal Entries to Self Discovery - Day 13
Hey, Y'all! Happy October! Halloween is my all-time favorite holiday and so this is my all-time favorite month! But anyway, happy day thirteen! Sorry for the small day break there. Had a little sickness that I had to get over, but I'm back and back to keeping up on the daily posts! Hope you're all still following along! Here's the quote of the day from another one of my favorite authors (no seriously, go read Fahrenheit 451):"And what, you ask, does writing teach us? First and foremost, it reminds us that we are alive and that it is a gift and privilege, not a right." - Ray Bradbury
By Michelle Schultz7 years ago in Motivation
I'm starting a blog
I've never had a blog before, but I figure here is as good a place as any to have one. It shouldn't be too hard right? Sharing your life with a bunch of total random strangers on the internet that may or may not be serial killers or psychopaths. Or maybe just a bunch of internet trolls. Anyways, I'm getting side tracked. I was going to tell you about today.
By Anna Palmer7 years ago in Motivation
How to Move Across the World
I was born and raised in Iran, and pretty much lived the majority of my life there. When I moved to the United States, I was excited but scared at the same time. I left a whole life of family, friends, and school behind myself for a more comfortable life and a better future. I started sophomore year of high school in a local school in the county that we were living in, and I felt pretty good about myself and my first day. I was so optimistic that I was destined to meet many people and make lots of friends and become that cool main character from the movies that I used to watch back in Iran.
By Deltora J7 years ago in Motivation
A Journey Through Cancer Pt. 1
So for me, I got kind of a surprise growing up. That horrible "C" word that nobody loves. That's right, cancer. It was a hard journey and that story is for later on in this. It is being served as an encouragement and help to those who think it is over. Believe it or not, it isn't. I thought the same thing but your battle has only just begun and you're not the one that is going to lose.
By Savannah Nietrzeba7 years ago in Motivation
A Start to Mindfulness for the Broken Minds and Souls
In today's society, humans are so wrapped up in the "rat race;" the "Get up and go" scene. They never really take a moment to spend time with themselves; to nourish their inner beings, at all. Then, we have the tendency to sit back and wonder why we feel the way that we do. Depressed? Hopeless? Lack of purpose? Sick? Stressed? Maybe even angry and impatient all of the time. (I sadly see this way too often.)
By Amanda Caton7 years ago in Motivation
