Rule 1. Believe you are worth the things you want. (I find this next to impossible.) Rule 2: Don’t latch on to everyone that gives you attention. (It’s hard, because it’s rare that anyone does.) Rule 3: Stop comparing your life to others. You don’t have the full picture. (That depends on how much you … More The 10 rules to elevate your life (with commentary)
Today I feel: -like every move I’ve made in my life hasn’t been enough. -like a failure. -like a reject. -alone. -like everything I’m working for is taking too long. -like most of the people I know aren’t genuine (not all). -tired of trying to make the best of shitty situations. -not hopeful for the … More Bad day
I spent the winter months wishing for spring, thinking it would bring the clarity and rejuvenation I needed. But when spring came, I hardly took the time to appreciate it. Instead, I focused on other things that I was lacking, on perceived personal failures, and on all of my doubts. But in one brief, albeit … More Gratitude
This is how I drink water: I go hours without thinking about it. I feel weaker and weaker, but at no point do I tell myself, “hey, you could really use some water. It’s been hours since you last quenched your thirst.” I let the hustle and bustle of everyday life, my thoughts, my feelings … More Sometimes, I forget to drink water
There are facets of modern society that irk me. I’m not sure how I’d change them if I could, or if I’m the only one who feels this way, but they make me feel like a lost little alien who got stranded on a planet she doesn’t understand. And worse, I find myself behaving and … More Top 3 things I hate about living in the modern age
I’m not sure if I have a fear of airplanes or things that put me in a situation where I completely lack control. When I was younger, I didn’t really fear them. But in the past few years, the fear grew and developed into something that prevented me from travelling even though I really wanted … More Airplanes (a travel blog)
Sometimes I get so consumed in the darkness that I don’t even realize I’m dwelling inside it. In the past few months, I’ve been very sad. And I created a permanent residence inside the sadness. I almost forgot what it feels like to be happy. I began to convince myself that this is all there … More Leaving a dark place
Some people say it’s possible to be alone but not feel lonely. I think being alone can be great when you truly need alone time. But feeling alone is entirely different. You can be surrounded by everyone you care about, or perhaps be in a room full of people you know or don’t know, and … More Feeling alone
You know what happens to people who constantly get hurt by others? They start to believe that maybe they deserve this. Maybe they’re not good enough. Maybe it’s their fault. They don’t hate anyone who hurt them. Instead, they just start hating themselves. They think, “it must be my fault because I got myself in … More Are you a lone wolf too?
It was a cold evening in February when Anastasia received a phone call from her friend’s parents telling her that her friend had crashed his vehicle on the highway and died a few days prior. She sat in her living room in silence, and let the waves of pain and disbelief penetrate her soul over … More The man who never had a bad day
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