Latest Stories
Most recently published stories in Psyche.
U, Me and Freedom.
The greatest lie in history is believing that freedom isn't free...it is and always will be. However, dealing with others, Covid-19, stress and a new world of human online interaction can feel like a prison that strips you from your freedom. Even if you do not feel the pressure of lost freedom, every day occurrences, relationships and even children can be a challenge to your freedom. Do not let these external pressures break you into submission but allow them to be a guide to your eventual liberation.
By Mysterious Hovering Eye5 years ago in Psyche
Cyanic
A word is such a vague way of defining oneself, is it not? I am often asked what word I would use if I could only pick one with which to describe myself. Therefore, I muse to myself, what’s in a word that I may use one to accurately describe me? Does it limit me in any capacity if I use only one word? I like to think there are several dynamics and dimensions that compose the complex issue of who I really am, so would one word truly suffice?
By Cindy Calder5 years ago in Psyche
Quilting makes me feel less stabby.
There is nothing I can’t do without a pair of scissors in hand. See, here’s the thing… I love working with my hands. As someone who suffers from high anxiety, there’s something about making things with my hands that provides a sense of calm. A grounding effect, if you will, to focus my energy on the task literally “at hand” rather than allow the overwhelming speed of my anxious brain to take over and send me spiraling into a depression. Crafting isn’t just a fun hobby, it’s a way of life. It’s a mode of self-expression. It’s how I show love for others - by making them memorable, personalized gifts.
By Josephine Mae5 years ago in Psyche
Twisted Trauma
In August of 2012, I finally achieved my childhood dream of becoming a Police Officer. I can remember as a young child, my obsession was taking scissors and cutting out pictures of Police Officers from magazines. I would cut them out perfectly and stick them all over my bedroom wall.
By Jon Perrin5 years ago in Psyche
Pain
I smile through it all, most do not know I am in pain. Ever since I was little I have felt pain. Growing up I felt severe growing pains, so much so that I slept the majority of my youth. As I got older, emotional pain was introduced, in the form of loved ones lost. Continuing on, I had pain in the medical feild. Both ACL's replaced, a menisucus repalcement, and patella adjustment on my right knee. Herniated discs in my vertebra. Pain from being overweight, trying every diet, every pill, and even going as far as surgery. I have not let one of these incidences slow me down for longer than to heal. I have continued to make people laugh throughout it all. I am currently experiencing plantar fasciitis in both of my feet with bone spurs in my heels. I am sad to say, it is wearing me down more than usual. When it feels like you are walking on a swollen bruise with a nail at its center, jamming deep with every step. It becomes hard to be other people's light and laughter. The challenge is to pretend the pain isn't there. That it does not exist at all, I know every single person is fighting their own battles. Because I know that, I try to not share my pain. I try to live through it and continue on. I recently had to quit my job because of my pain. I have been in the "stand on your feet all day" industry since my first job. I am trying to transfer into an industry I have no knowledge of. I worry I might not find what I need to survive my day-to-day. I recently found a job I actually enjoy greatly, it has amazing energy inside the office, as well as out in the field. I worked 7 days at that job, striving to forge past the pain in my feet. This last Saturday, I was virtually bedridden. Nearly passing out on my way to the kitchen from the pain. I am doing everything the doctors and physical therapists have told me to do, including taking the prescribed medication (which I HATE to do). Still, I found myself nearly passing out on the floor from pain. This morning (Monday) I went in to talk to the Head of the office, an amazing man. I let him know about my pain and what happened over the weekend. I asked if there was any possible position inside the office I could do. He said, "I don't have anything yet, but I would love to have you and your energy in the office. Let me see what I can do." And with those few sentences, my faith in humanity was restored. He listened to my problems and is trying to create a solution. That is what society needs more of, how we all should react. I am still stressed out about my finances and am doing everything I can to make sure my car payment, rent, electric, and internet get paid. Having negative $5 in my checking and $0 in my savings accounts, I am driving for food delivery services while I wait for a position to either be made or come available. I fight hard every day, just trying to ensure I have everything covered. I struggle, just like the rest of you, daily. Fighting some unknown source, fearing we won't make the necessities. Fearing the pain will not go away. Even if the pain is a permanent fixture in your life... you can fight to overcome its power over you. Fight to make just ONE person smile. Fight to make just ONE person laugh. It truely only takes one positive incident to change a person's entire day. Will you be that person? Will you change a life today?
By Marleen Nish5 years ago in Psyche
Till We Have Faces
When I was little, my mother told me never to speak to strangers; but every face I encounter is a stranger to me, even my mother’s face. I have Prosopagnosia, or face blindness. No, I’m not literally blind. And no, I don’t see just a blur of skin where a face should be. My brain simply doesn’t process facial recognition as it should.
By Olivia Hightower5 years ago in Psyche
Gemini Season
Chatty Gemini we meet again, This time though, we are going to be going through a transformative period, and now is the time to make sure you have your ducks in a row. This Gemini season brings us a beautiful full Flower Moon, Mercury Retrograde, and eclipse season; which in itself is a pretty magically chaotic time. One thing to remember is that eclipses often throw you into the deep end of the pool of feelings to set the stage for a much-needed change, they can be truly eye-opening and emotionally cleansing.
By Megan McCullough5 years ago in Psyche
10 Ways to Maintain Good Mental Health
Our mental health and wellbeing are as important as our physical health. By maintaining good mental health, you can function better, have positive self-esteem, have great relationships, and cope with the ups and downs of life properly. This is especially important amid a pandemic where our physical and mental health has been negatively affected.
By TechsSocial5 years ago in Psyche
