The Difficulty of Being Still

We are all too familiar with the concept of burnout; we go too hard or too long, and eventually run ourselves dry. Especially now during the COVID-19 pandemic, more people are being forced to experience a new form of stillness. But what we don’t often talk about is how difficult it is to stop, to …

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The New World

From the moment he opened his eyes, he knew the world would never be the same. Grief sunk into his heart, weighed down his soul. It was a deeper sense of understanding, he felt it in his bones. The world was already a scary place, but something had changed. The funny thing about change is …

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A Feeling Attack

It’s happening again. It’s all coming back. What is this I’m feeling? Why is it so familiar? Don’t know if it’s welcome. Don’t know if I want it back. It feels so raw, it feels so real. Can’t hold the tears back. It’s consuming me. The feelings grow, it washes over me. It feels so …

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Another Self Pep Talk

Hey Dave, how’s it going? It’s me again, that voice in your head. It feels good to check in, doesn’t it? You know you missed me! It’s time for another pep talk, are you ready? You are the shit, you know it. You’ve got this, I don’t doubt it. Anything obstacle in your way, you’ll …

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Just a Taste

I just wanted a taste, been so long since I knew that feeling. I told myself I would never again, but who can resist when the opportunity presents itself? It would be rude for me not to, that’s what I told myself, right? No, I know that’s a lie. I wanted it. I’ve wanted it …

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Emotional Economics

“Congratulations!”, the little slip of paper inside the envelope stated. She was taken aback at first, not accustomed to feeling anything. She continued to read the letter. “You are the one of the few lucky recipients to have been selected to receive an emotion. As you are aware, emotions are a rare commodity, and access …

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Just Keep Stepping

I feel useless, but I know I’m valuable.I feel motivated, yet I’m paralyzed.I know what I need to do, but can’t take a step.I feel so heavy and also eager to move.I feel confused, head full of paradoxes.I want to progress, but feel restricted.I want to thrive but feel like I’m drowning.It’s hard being me, …

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