Many times I have been asked by my therapist what might be ways to help relieve stress or take my mind away from obsessive thoughts. For me, this question seems easy to dismiss, yet I always struggle to come up with an answer. In truth, it’s one of the most meaningful questions I’ve been asked.
Read MoreThere is something about museums that feels safe. Stepping past a guarded entrance, a wealth of human knowledge begs to hold you. The effect of being surrounded by so much knowledge is existentially comforting – a gentle reminder that you are part of a narrative much greater than any one person could ever be.
Read MoreSome may perceive this home as chaotic or unmanaged, but I find myself drawn into its unordinary artistry. The phrase, "beauty is in the eye of the beholder" could not be more relevant, and remains truthful.
Read MoreAs the semester comes to a close, I find myself feeling reflective. It's a time for thinking about what went wrong, what went right, and everything in between.
Read MoreYour past can’t necessarily be undone, but sometimes looking backwards is what gives us the motivation to move forwards.
Read MoreBeauty is in the eye of the beholder, right? Well, it’s safe to say I was staring it down through the lens of my camera. Click. The enchantment of flashing lights, burning brighter in the allure of this rainbow-esque haze, amplified by her mere presence.
Read MoreThere is a great distance between me and the ground, and I am afraid of falling. But I realize that my wings have the strength to carry me, to keep flying, no matter how hard the weather. And so I keep flying.
Read MoreAt school, when I want to take some stress off, I try to take myself back to that place; that place where all I have to do is worry about getting to where I need to go. When I work out, I can clear my mind in a similar way, and return to a place of calm afterward.
Read MoreChange is hard, but it is also important to embrace it. There was a time where I harbored so much dislike for my new home, new town, and new school. But time passed, I opened up, friends were found and it began to feel like my home.
Read MoreSome days it’s easy to feel as if you don’t have a purpose, you are just floating amongst the sea of 7 billion people in the world. Take this time to enjoy where you are.
Read MoreFor those of you in need of it: consider this a reminder from Roscoe and I to smile. Sometimes that's all it takes to make life a little better.
Read MoreThis photo reminds me of how quickly we can change our perspective and exhale.
Read MoreIt makes me think about perspective and how everyone has their own perspective on things, which we should respect and acknowledge when we interact with others.
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Read MoreThere’s nothing like a little fresh air to help bring a story to life.
Read MoreI love just looking out the window and seeing a view that it is so rare. It is a time that I can take a step back and truly just be with myself.
Read MoreEvery time I look at this picture, I am reminded of the pure happiness and calmness I felt while walking down this path.
Read MoreTo be in such a place of beauty with people you love so much reminds you of how fortunate you are.
Read MoreThis picture reminds me of home, when life was less complex and it was easier to relax.
Read MoreThe most calming moment to me is the moment the sun dips below the horizon.
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