How many times have we found ourselves in situations wherein we wish we could take something back? A few choice words, a scornful look, an awkward handshake, a wrong name, a bad lane change, a premature text, a distasteful joke and the list goes on. What's interesting, of course, is how we all choose to …
Tag: Emotions
One of Life’s Many Curve Balls
Ironically, today's word prompt on WordPress is 'Passenger'. Most ironic in our case and perhaps a further sign that we did the right thing in cancelling our impending trip, as my husband and I were supposed to be a passengers on a plane headed to Hawaii tomorrow. But, I guess it just wasn't meant to be... …
Rip Snortin’ Mad!
Burning hot Fists clenched Brows furrowed Tight shoulders Body tense Locked jaw Darting eyes Toes curled Shallow breath A Spike in blood pressure Equals Rip snortin' mad! (Is it really worth it?)
Always and Forever
Imagine that you are tucking your little one in at night. As you have happily done countless times before. They look up at you with their sweet, innocent smile, as only they can. You don't want to have to go away, but it's this little thing called work. It pays the bills, puts a roof …
“Aw, Come On, Do I Have To Feel?!”
In order to Heal, you gotta feel! I mean really FEEL! Sounds simple, right? Yep, well...not quite. Not based on my life experiences, anyway. In fact, many of us were/are taught to hide our feelings; you know, sweep them under the carpet, put on a brave face, smile anyway, 'be a good boy/girl'. But, at the …
Beyond The Glitter
Beyond the Glitter and glam, Exists a facade so utterly fake, It's really hard to understand, How good of a life it does not make. They are laughing and smiling, And all appears well, But what's underneath is surely a living hell. No notice of people or things, Other than one's self, How empty can it be, …
