Mingo Falls

My family and I took a trip four years and nine days ago that is still deeply ingrained in my memory. We went to the Smoky Mountains to enjoy a weekend away from everything and spent most of our time on hiking trails to find waterfalls and look at the beauty of nature. This particular…

Out Of The Comfort Zone

In yesterday's post, I wrote about my reality check and how I had a bit of a meltdown after a potential job turned me down. How I stayed up all night, just staring at the ceiling, and how my mind and anxiety got the better of me with thoughts of all the negative things that could possibly…

My Reality Check

Since the beginning of the year, I've known that I've needed to make a few changes in my life and come to terms with my anxiety issues and tendency of becoming depressed when something happens. The big thing I'm trying to fix is not falling into the temptation of running away when something unpleasant happens.…

True Face

A person can spend half of their life To find out exactly who they are. The inner conflict, filled with strife, Admiring others from afar.   In the search to find themselves, So many personas enter the mix. Slowly, beginning to lose ourselves - Desperately wanting a quick fix.   Then, we begin to wear…

Gorgeous Planet

Though it seems it took no time, Gorgeous planet, here we are - Its beauty completely sublime. A strange truth, staring at the stars - We're all here on borrowed time. © Susan M. Reed http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRLJscAlk1M Video by Prince Ea

Dealing With Anxiety

When I saw today's one word prompt, it left me kind of sitting here, tapping my finger on the J key, and wondering if I should write this post. Well, maybe write it… but to post it? Disappointment. A feeling of absolute sorrow, sadness, and despair because one's expected outcome didn't get fulfilled. The pain…