Reflection, Spiritual

You Gotta Strip

I've been very pensive for the past few days, as a result of a thought I can't seem to shake. This life we live is so short in comparison to eternity, yet it is this short moment which determines where we'll end up. Sometimes we get so distracted with superficial things and pleasures, that we forget our real purpose… Continue reading You Gotta Strip

Reflection, Spiritual

A Good Squeeeeeeeze

One morning I noticed one of my tubes of makeup was running low. Rather than toss it, I gave it a good squeeze and got more makeup out. I was able to keep this up for about 2 weeks. Had I tossed it out when I noticed it was running low, I would've lost all… Continue reading A Good Squeeeeeeeze

Free write, Nonfairytale, Poetry, Strong

The Great Flood

It all started with a drop Seemingly irrelevant, lack of significance, no meaning or importance It was just a drop But one drop became two and two became three Until there was a light drizzle, but I didn't worry Because they were still drops Then drops became drips and drips lead to downpour Too aware… Continue reading The Great Flood

Reflection, Spiritual

The Cost of Freedom

Sometimes, we enjoy the benefits of someone else's sacrifice without thinking twice about the price that it cost the other individual. National holidays are a great example of this. While most are on the beach or at BBQs, families visit the graves of loved ones who gave their lives for our freedom. The same can… Continue reading The Cost of Freedom

Inspire, Poetry

Greatness

You were born for greatness Don't walk around like you're nameless Lift your head like you're shameless Leave behind all the lameness Yes, it hurts, it's not painless Take some risks, loosen the safeness Just believe, don't be faithless Let your life take form, it's not shapeless You were born for greatness   You are… Continue reading Greatness