so many.
So many lights. So many people. Do you ever feel the weight of it? There are thousands and thousands of people out there. Each one has a life full of struggle, joy, love, pain, passion, disappointment, happiness, tears… So much. Repeated over and over again nearly into the infinite. It makes you stop and think. You … Read more
the animals.
Nest. Human beings are the only species that can be truly homeless. Sure there are “homeless” dogs, cats, chimps, owls, and a myriad of other creatures out there, but only because we say they are. I’m pretty sure they don’t think of themselves that way. They just think “this is how and where I currently … Read more
the future.
“WHY DIDN’T I LEARN TO TREAT EVERYTHING LIKE IT WAS THE LAST TIME? MY GREATEST REGRET WAS HOW MUCH I BELIEVED IN THE FUTURE.” — Jonathan Safran Foer
solitary pain.
WE FEAR VIOLENCE LESS THAN OUR OWN FEELINGS. PERSONAL, PRIVATE, SOLITARY PAIN IS MORE TERRIFYING THAN WHAT ANYONE ELSE CAN INFLICT.” — Jim Morrison
the words.
tomorrow the rain will come & i will tell myself “you are not sad. you are beautiful. you are happy.” i will whisper this, i will scream this. i will make this known to me, to you, to anyone who needs this. the words will find you & comfort you like his arms never could … Read more
shadows.
The shadow knows! While waiting for my train today the sun was bright enough for the first time in a while to actually cast a good shadow. It felt like spring was just around the corner. Sometimes we forget that there’s always another side to things. We attach judgements to the world around us, but … Read more
bitterness.
I’VE TRIED TO BE FORGIVING. AND YET. THERE WERE TIMES IN MY LIFE, WHOLE YEARS, WHEN ANGER GOT THE BETTER OF ME. UGLINESS TURNED ME INSIDE OUT. THERE WAS A CERTAIN SATISFACTION IN BITTERNESS. I COURTED IT. IT WAS STANDING ON THE OUTSIDE, AND I WAS INVITED IN. I SCOWLED AT THE WORLD. AND … Read more
unplugged.
Lights out! Oh no! Imagine a world unplugged. It’s really hard to do. So much would change. No Internet. No computers. No phones. No radio. No music unless it’s live or on vinyl. No light at night unless it’s fire. No refrigeration. No heat unless it’s fire. Whoa. Our world would be utterly different. But … Read more
cultivate loneliess.
“Loneliness is the human condition. Cultivate it. The way it tunnels into you allows your soul room to grow. Never expect to outgrow loneliness. Never hope to find people who will understand you, someone to fill that space. An intelligent, sensitive person is the exception, the very great exception. If you expect to find people … Read more
be the most amazing version of yourself possible
And finally, the real secret to dating (and life) is just to be the most amazing version of yourself possible. It sounds corny, but it’s true! Don’t be one of those loser people who sit around smoking weed, doing nothing and hating the world all day, because no one loves them. Be the sort of … Read more
& out of despair…
i’m terrified. of getting older, and losing the memories that got me here. of spending more time talking about what was, than about what will be. of seeing my hope become regret, and realizing that the worst days behind me are still my best days. of always having that pull in my stomach when i … Read more
leap.
Take the leap! How often have you wished for another day, another hour, or even a few more minutes so you could finish something? How many times have you thought, “I’d do _____ if I just had more time.”? Well you do. Time is a funny thing. It’s pretty much just made up. This year we … Read more
happy birthday bukowski
& to walk across the floor to an old dresser with a cracked mirror- see myself, ugly, grinning at it all. what matters most is how well you walk through the fire.
compensating.
It’s all about falling in love with yourself and sharing that love with someone who appreciates you, rather than looking for love to compensate for a self love deficit.-eartha kitt.
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heavy hearts.
sometimes we take on the heaviest of hearts. we wear our knees week till we can no longer walk, till our spines are crooked & we sink further & further into the soil, forcing ourselves to hide. why do we let our hearts get so heavy? why do we insist on carrying loads that are … Read more
always remember…
As if you were on fire from within.The moon lives in the lining of your skin.-pablo neruda
guest.
“how are you feeling?” ruminate about the question. blink, and within milliseconds, fireworks explode inside of your heart when it registers to you. ribbons fly behind your eyelids. an unexpected giggle escapes from your mouth. if only they knew what it was like to conquer the fear of living. “pretty good, actually, for once in … Read more
