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Breakdowns Are The Worst
Emotional level: 7 Mental level: 7 TODAY I LEARNED: The coldest temperature ever recorded was -144 degrees Fahrenheit. I had a breakdown yesterday. I told myself, from now on I am going to be completely honest with how this blog turns out. Consistency doesn’t hold a flame to honesty. If you can be true…
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Don’t Be An Entitled Asshole
Emotional level: 7 Mental level: 7 TODAY I LEARNED: Oranges were originally green! I’m feeling better today but, something has been on my mind. The concept of entitled people is a wide one. Why do they feel the need to constantly insist they are owed this and that? I’m sure it all comes from…
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It’s Okay to Be Sensitive
When I was younger I constantly told myself it was better to have tough skin than to feel absolutely everything. Eventually I couldn’t do that anymore, because after awhile, I realized the feelings creep up on me regardless of how hard you try to push them down. Emotional state: accepting Mental state: tolerating nonsense pretty…
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More Nature…Less Stress
Recently a few friends and I traveled to Greenbrier. For those who don’t know, Greenbrier is part of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park located in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. It’s a beautiful place with magnificent river spots and tons to explore. It’s also an amazing location to unwind and connect with nature…which is really what I’ve…
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When We Feel Uninspired
Today I feel tired. It’s days like this one that make me feel like I have no inspiration left when it comes to…well, anything really. Emotional state: teetering on depressed Mental state: Too. Many. Thoughts. I need a relaxing day. One that doesn’t send my brain into a frenzy of worry and panic. It doesn’t…
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I Can Breathe Again
Breathe in the good, breathe out the bad. I’ve learned a lot over the past few days. I’ve been blaming myself for something I couldn’t control. There’s something to be said about that. We don’t really have control over people’s lives, but we do have the power to change our own. Sure, we can influence…
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I Feel Happy
Today truly was an amazing day. Well, I say day, but really my “days” are nights. It was a great one though. Had a few spooky happenings but all is well. It’s shocking to type that word. Happy. Not because I don’t normally feel it but as a result of the past, I’m always wondering…
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Trust
Is trust something that can last forever? Most of us think it comes down to how long we’ve known someone. But once the band of trust is broken, it becomes apparent just how much you’re willing to let your heart trust. It’s difficult to go through. When a friend or family member breaks your trust,…
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Pushing Past Fear
Fear seems to really cripple us when we’re at our worst. Not only does it tear us down, it likes to break our hopes and dreams and take away the parts we love most. When it comes to doing something, whatever it may be, you have to choose between running away and standing up. Especially…
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It’s Okay to Break
Have you ever had one of those moments where it seems like it’s all you can do just to hold it together? I think we all run into it eventually. The terrible feeling that you’re about to burst with terrible emotions! It’s like an inner battle you just can’t win. I have personally fell victim…