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Now, Later, or Never
Going back and forth with my head is so tiring. I'm the type of thinker that no matter what, I always go to the extreme with any given thought, and then I get so fixated on some particular aspect of that thought until I'm finally in a very, deep, emotional well. Whew.
By Temperance Moore8 years ago in Motivation
Moral Honesty
Recently I listened to the Brilliant Idiots podcast and it made me think about moral honesty — the ability for us as people to speak our truth even when there could be repercussions. As simple as this seems, this can be very difficult for us all. I question why we feel the need to hide who we are and our systems of belief. Moral honesty is necessary for our progression as people even though it can be more comfortable to walk with the crowd.
By Davin Paige8 years ago in Motivation
When I Mess Things Up
Have you ever just sat pissed off trying to blame someone else for your fuck up? Even when you attempt to be honest with yourself you still find your anger trying to direct the blame elsewhere. When I mess things up, I typically accept my part and move on, but this screw up has me all twisted trying to save my emotional sanity. I want to blame someone else and to talk about how they put me in the position that I am in now, but I cannot. All I can do is accept the responsibility and move on. Deal with my screw up and try to do better.
By I AM. Master of Arts8 years ago in Motivation
How I Am Improving Myself
Up until February of this year, I resided out west with my mother, step-father and four younger siblings. I was 19, had quit my job as a babysitter, and was mooching off my mother for four months as my impending moving day inched ever closer. I was getting paid $10 a day for 12-24 hour shifts with three children, frequently living at their house (for free). I often was not paid on time, my bosses (the children’s parents) were abusive towards each other, and I got the dreadful end of the consistently. I have been physically, mentally and sexually abused (only since moving across the country) and was drained from a decade of consistent abuse from one source or another.
By Eadlyen Greenwood8 years ago in Motivation
Dream Big
Do you remember being a kid? Times were uncomplicated and straightforward. Stray thoughts would drift through your mind like a refreshing summer breeze. These thoughts consisted of friendship, young love, and spectacular dreams for "when you were old enough to chase them". That actually meant when you could drive. Yet, now when you look back on those dreams, you label them as “irrational” or “unrealistic”. What happened?
By Joel W.8 years ago in Motivation
Leadership: Lead, Follow or Get Out of the Way Part 3
Welcome back to those who are following the "Leadership: Lead, Follow or Get Out of the Way" series that are posted on Sundays. For you new readers, Welcome! Feel free to check out the other posts in this series. The information will greatly enhance your leadership knowledge.
By Ando Anderson8 years ago in Motivation
