"She went in Axky. She went in alone---" said Paula frantically into the phone after she'd parked by Mrs. Harbody's house. "Uncle Axky, there were plenty of teenage boys and they were scary." provided Jason. "They puked on your car." said Gary smugly. That got Axky to respond pretty quick. "What?" he said finally. "Did … Continue reading Levi’s Secret – Chapter 5
I have anxiety and sometimes I feel like I am drowning. It's as though my world is ending, and I am caught in a feeling of utter despair. It sneaks up on me when I am at work, or even when I am relaxing. My soul flutters and I feel like running far away, hiding … Continue reading Anxiety attacks and me
The feeling of being isolated and solitary in the big wide world is unpleasant. No matter how independent we like to be, sometimes these thoughts creep up on us and leave us feeling inadequate. It doesn't have to be that way.
Tell me, do you feel incomplete? The water drips in the bathroom. The faucet continues to leak even though you tried your best to fix it. Dinner is cold again. You didn't make it home by the time you said you would. The phone doesn't ring that often. You wonder why your texts are left … Continue reading Adequate
You can get over crippling regret and live well.
Sometimes when my soul hurts, I think of little miracles- Of bumblebees and butterflies, hummingbirds and roaring lions. My weary heart rests at the promise of tomorrow, The sunshine brightest on the tips of snowy mountains; Whelmed I place my fingertips on small things- The grainy sand beneath my feet, the coarseness of the gravel, … Continue reading A Universe of Possibilities
Just how much is enough to feel adequate?
I believe in justice, in karma, in good deeds and I believe in upholding morals. But as I grow older, I realize just how hard it is to survive in life by being honest. There is a harsh rat race in the adult world and not everyone plays fair. Someone licks the boss's boots and … Continue reading Unfair…
I have made mistakes in the past, but the gravest of them all was not learning to forgive myself.
If you have a chance to visit Europe, I recommend that you drop by Italy. Not only will you take with you memories of the Tuscan sun, soft handmade chocolates and a fresh sense of style, you will also add a bit of your soul and energy into the vibrant country.
The Jovial Writer 