happiness
Happiness, defined; things that help you find happiness, keep it, and share it with others.
Growing up the odd one in the room
We have all been there at one point in our lives. The black sheep in the crowd. It never really feels good to be tagged so differently by our peers. I should know as all my life I have been unconventional and felt like I did not belong. So many eyes were staring at my every move, and still today, some people are dazzled at my life choices while others are waiting to see a flaw they can snatch and use against me. I grew up and became stronger. I understood that it was not such a bad thing to be distinctive, to have my own voice, morals and standards. Everyone is allowed to live their lives as they please and have their personal goals. I choose to live a simple and fulfilling one. I was comfortable with the fact that I was unique and learned to rub off what people said about me. That all change when they involved my kids.
By Hippy vagabond5 years ago in Motivation
How I Evolved into the Dancehall Gorilla
2006 Montego-Bay, Jamaica (Motherless, Fatherless and Foodless) - I bit my lip it bled. I wished to have a plate of food but all I had was paper, pen and a persistent dream to be the greatest Reggae-Dancehall act to have ever existed. A dream to be a musical legend like Bob Marley. I wrote until my middle finger became indented from the pressure of the pen against my skin and sang until my tonsils felt swollen. I worked each and every note, chewing at each and every line of lyrics, savoring each and every bite of the verses I wrote; swallowing the pain they stemmed from and digesting the cards that were dealt to me:
By ItalixVEVO5 years ago in Motivation
Student Council
When I was in 10th grade, my mom decided to put me in a new environment and space. I had been home-schooled for several years, and my mom wanted me to become more socially active. I did not know if this was a good idea, because I was not used to socializing with kids my age and getting out of my comfort zone. My mother decided that it would be best for me not to go to school but instead join a home-school committee with public classes and activities for the average homeschooler. Not only were their fun activities, but the students got to make their own clubs if you were on student council. Very few kids were on student council and had a leadership role.
By Justin Diamond5 years ago in Motivation
The River
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By D. ALEXANDRA PORTER5 years ago in Motivation
Reality is for Suckers
When I was a kid, I wanted stories. I wanted tales of heroes who almost couldn't win and managed to do so. I wanted valiant dogs fending off werewolves to save their owner and friend. I wanted anything but the reality of living on Rt. 322 South Sunfield Highway.
By Kat Dehring5 years ago in Motivation
Never Give Up On Your Fairy Tale
Young, jaded, unsure. Feeling hopeless, like love was a massively out of reach star. Unattainable. Even though I never doubted it's existence, I doubted my ability to hold it. An ex-boyfriend, my longest term and someone who's thoughts I still valued at that point, told me I was wasting my time, that fairy tales don't come true.
By Elizabeth Pree5 years ago in Motivation
Finding Me Again.
It doesn’t seem like it would be possible, but I have learned that one can become so accustomed to abuse that life after it can be anxiety inducing at first. For two years now I have been free, but I feel like I am still getting used to life as me again. When you’re in an abusive relationship you lose all of who you are, when you have kids, your identity is marginalized even further making recovery and even regular life post trauma even more of a difficult task.
By Katelyn Purchase5 years ago in Motivation
A Real Life Fairy House
A Real Life Fairy House I don’t know about you, but this year has put me through the ringer. I’m not even sure what that means, but I went through it, trust me. I barely passed algebra, and now I’m trying to help my fifteen-year-old daughter solve quadratic equations. Yeah I knew if I didn’t find something for me and fast, no one was going to make it out alive. Pandemic or not. Some days the walls seemed like they were closing in on me. I still had my art and my dreamcatcher hobby and business. But it was crowded, like get out of my space crowded! Everyone was home, ALL the time and it was only the beginning.
By Kelli Hoosack Bradley5 years ago in Motivation
