If you had to change your name, what would your new name be? DAILY PROMPT RESPONSE When i think of this question it reminds me of this ridiculous scene from back in the day. If had to change my name … it just wouldn’t be me. I’ve gotten used to my crusty self. I’m frayed … Continue reading Well, you can call me …
What motivates you? PROSE – INTROSPECTION I sit thinking about the question before me. As usual, I overthink everything. Qualification is a necessity before answering the simplest question: insanity, a worthy description of my state of being and actions. I believe I’m slow dancing on the edge, but I’m drowning in the middle of an … Continue reading Skywriting – 090120231253
PROSE – RDP CHALLENGE/ PHOTOGRAPHY I have always heard there’s a reason for everything. I always viewed as one of those things people say when don’t anything better to say. For a lot of folks that atitude is perfectly fine. The necessity to drive deeper into an issue or situation isn’t a requirement and there’s … Continue reading I Wonder What It Is ?
What daily habit do you do that improves your quality of life? PROSE – DAILY PROMPT Allow me a moment to consider which one of my daily habits improves my quality of life …hmm Is it reading the news? nope Posting on my blog? nah This is more difficult than I imagined… I have it … Continue reading No Variations Needed
POETRY – RANDOM THOUGHTS From within the mortar and brick,I look through spotted glassSome panes are missingBut the truth remains. In the shattered shards of glass on the floorI hear the echoes of life’s dark, truthful mirror screaming,Closing the shudders of the spotted glassNot to close my mind but to open it. Weaving through my … Continue reading Shattered Glass
POETRY – INTROSPECTION I wonder what she sees when she looks through her eyesCan she see a man that has begun to care?Can she see a man that is ready to be loved? Can she see his sadness?Does she care? Can she see the anguish in the wrinkles of his brow?Can she see the desperation … Continue reading Braille Tears
ARTICLES I can’t remember why I started writing things down in a notebook. I don’t think I care. Hand journaling is a simple yet effective way to gain insight into your thoughts and emotions. It’s a practice that has been used for centuries, and for good reason. Writing by hand lets you slow down and … Continue reading Journaling: Releasing the Good, the Bad & the Ugly
What brings you peace? PROSE – RANDOM THOUGHTS / REFLECTION I read this question yesterday and made notes about what I wanted to say. I feel good about several concepts and ideas. However, there was something about the whole affair I couldn’t quite seem to nail down. As I’m thinking about this question, I find … Continue reading It Doesn’t Cost a Thang!
PROSE – RANDOM THOUGHT NEVER, change or comprise who you are for the sake of another. They never respect you for it. More than likely, they will lose respect for you. View you as weak and treat you accordingly. Stay no matter what, true to the person you know yourself to be. If they cannot … Continue reading Skywriting – 080220231551
PROSE – RANDOM THOUGHTS Questions: Can I be strong? & Can I be trusted? Thought Process: I was told, telling someone to trust you is a plea of a guilty soul. I’m unsure if I agree with this statement, but it has always stuck with lingering the darkness of my mind. As if it was … Continue reading Question of the Day – 07242023
PROSE – RANDOM THOUGHT These posts, entitled Question of the Day, are questions I ask myself and attempt to answer. I feel I’m not always successful. I have a great deal of internal dialogue going on in this feeble mind, and journaling can only take you so far. In my opinion, sometimes you need to … Continue reading Question of the Day – 07192023
On what subject(s) are you an authority? PROSE – RANDOM THOUGHT asked this question earlier in the week. I would have a list of things I’m an authority. I would have said it with a level of confidence, leaving you without doubt of my ability to perform or know whatever I said. Good thing I … Continue reading Consider the Source
PROSE – REFLECTION There was a time recently when people asked if this was the beginning of our extinction. I was unsure, but I listened. I’m not an alarmist or anything, nor do I believe they were either. However, one couldn’t ignore what was happening around us. So, the world goes back to normal somewhat. … Continue reading Want to know Something Crazy?
POETRY – RANDOM THOUGHTS I’m losing hope but I know I can never give up I must maintain my faithin the Master and the ones I love I know they don’t have faith in me I understand why they have I pray to the Master that one daythe one I love will gain faith in … Continue reading Whispers of the Dark #9
How do you practice self-care? PROSE – RANDOM THOUGHT There is something about taking a drive. A full tank of gas packed lunch, and your camera and notebook. It’s a sense of freedom; at least, that’s the phrase I’ll use as I sit here talking to you. I suppose it’s as good as any, to … Continue reading Eastbound and Down
POETRY – HUMOR Allow me to introduce myselfI’m a blabbering idiotit’s nice to meet you. Then I crack the mirror. ~thank you for reading~ Continue reading The Blabbering Idiot
I found this article while browsing the web today … Check it out http://www.thisiscalmer.com/blog/7-books-to-read-if-you-need-a-mental-health-boost Continue reading Afternoon Reading
POETRY – GRATITUDE Walk with me down the passage through this door amidst the void of my uncertainty.Across the desert into the valley of my tumultuous soul. A place so lifeless…So empty …So stark … Though my voice is stagnant, I fasten my cloak, pull it tight,and ride amid the tempest of my madness. Through … Continue reading Kiss of Grace
POETRY – INTROSPECTION The struggle is the chain that bindsDoubt is the lock that holdsRusted by tears, I rewindMy mind to a time When I desperately searched for the reasonThe reason that would release me from the strainSearching here and beyondFinally, only to don my mask of pain Fighting to escape the walls, I write.Fighting … Continue reading Mask of Pain
POETRY – DEVOTION Spiraling within the circles of my destiny,Yearning for a glimpse of myself.Settled at the feet of the master, calmed by his presence, But troubled still… Attempting to discover my identity,I gaze inward through the troubled waters of my soul Perhaps…Who I am? or What I am ?Aren’t the questions that should be … Continue reading Creed
POETRY – INTROSPECTION you spend a lifetime trying to be something a meaningful entity you lie to yourself you believe in those lies but the truth comes out it always does, no matter how you try to hide it.it hurts like hell, but you swallow it yum, may I have another, yum you are so … Continue reading A Glance
What are the most important things needed to live a good life? When it comes to living a good life, there’s really no correct answer to that question. It’s really a subjective matter that depends on the individual. Each individual defines what they consider a good life and what it takes to live it. It … Continue reading Well, Let me See?
What fears have you overcome and how? I’ve spent most of my life conquering fear; at least, I thought so. As a child, we are taught to be tough and not be afraid of anything. “Are you chicken?” “What you yella? Phrases like these quickly appear in my memory when I think of fear. I … Continue reading Me Scared? You Better Watch Your Mouth!
SHORT ESSAY – REFLECTION I never dreamed I had what it took to become a writer. It was more than the usual self-doubt, more like an evaluation of my skills. My mastery of the language was smattering at best. Writing for myself was the only way to feel the joy I desperately desired. My sketches … Continue reading The Day I Lost My Courage
POETRY – INTROSPECTION A figure within the shadows I, in the presence of legends, stand Strong and Firm. Down the hall, I pass them, my head up and my body erect. Looking upon their stone faces and eyes of steel. Before me, a reflection. It was like a mirror. For the day will come when … Continue reading Hellbound
POETRY – INTROSPECTION Let me tell you about the man trapped insidethe one residing in the bowels of madness His armor is rusted & dented but his sword remains sharpas he grips the hilt, he tastes the blood of the unhealed wounds beneath the scars He’s been in that life for so longhe’s forgotten the … Continue reading Let Me Tell You About
This condition is close to my soul. I had a troubled child who couldn’t seem to keep things in order. My wife and I tried everything we knew to do. At that time, no one really was discussing bipolar disorder. My child was labeled as a troublemaker. A label that followed for most of their … Continue reading Understanding Bipolar Disorder
For over a month, I have been admiring the posts concerning the Weekend Sky Challenge. I snapped a few with my phone. I’m unsure how the challenge works, but here is an attempt. A friend of mine suggested that I explore all my creative outlets. So I decided to pull out my camera and started … Continue reading Weekend Sky #1
What personal belongings do you hold most dear? The consequences of rum and bad decisions. These consequences are both endearing and fester. Their existence is personal, and they belong to me. I bear the weight of them alone. I’m happy to do it. Now that’s the end of it So it goes … Continue reading So it goes…
An Overview of Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) Excessive worrying, also known as Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), is a condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It is characterized by persistent and excessive worrying about various aspects of life, such as work, family, finances, health, and more. While it’s normal to worry about things occasionally, excessive … Continue reading Understanding Excessive Worrying
Complementary therapies have been used for centuries to help manage various health conditions, and their popularity has increased significantly in recent years. Traditional medicine often uses these therapies to help manage symptoms and improve overall well-being. Complementary therapies aim to treat the whole person, not just the symptoms of a particular condition. Some examples of … Continue reading Complementary Therapies
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Trauma can have a deep and lasting impact on an individual’s life. It can cause various mental health conditions, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, depression, and phobias. Fortunately, various treatment options are available to help individuals overcome the effects of trauma and live a more fulfilling life. … Continue reading EM … What?
Introduction When I first started therapy, my therapist began discussing the different courses of treatment. Then she mentioned we would be starting with CBT. Now, I always enjoy when experts talk to you using their jargon as if the entire world speaks this way. My therapist must have noticed my expression and immediately clarified things … Continue reading Yeah, I heard you, but what is CBT?
In other words, I lost my damn mind PROSE – REFLECTION She could have been here; if she wanted. She could have been here; if it meant something. I knew her words were hollow when she spewed them; I heard their echo, such a haunting sound. Still, I hoped that I was wrong. I hoped … Continue reading Momentary Lapse of Reason
TW: Discussion of suicide Sometimes when I open the bottle of Tylenol and it spills out into my hands for a second I’m transported back to the time when I was 15 years old. When the depression was rooted so deeply throughout me that the sky was pink and I thought that everyone would be […] … Continue reading REBLOG: Momoetry’s Mental Health Awareness Month
I have returned To the place of knowing To the place of unknowing What I have disowned I have returned To the place where I have reaped To the place … Like Plumes of Snow Continue reading REBLOG: Mother Wintermoon’s Like Plumes of Snow
When an animal enters your life, know that it was meant to be. Nothing happens by chance in life, and they had an appointment with you. To teach you,… When an animal enters your life Continue reading REBLOG: When an animal enters your life
Acknowledging people, instead of depreciating them, is a level of soul consciousness that only few know. It’s a humble and compassionate state … Acknowledging people, instead of depreciating them Continue reading REBLOG: Acknowledging people, instead of depreciating them
The pulsing glow fades on your monitor. Closing the door is one’s outlet, one’s portal, or means to escape. Escaping the insanity that is sometimes right outside your front door. Sometimes, right there in your living room, sitting on your couch looking crazy, talking about some “what?” Thinking back, one would take a walk, read … Continue reading Archaic
Poetry – Reflection Staring into the abyss, so vast it’s beyond measure.Puzzled by the occurrence of the wicked illusions that have been haunting my mind;I squeeze my eyes shut and pray for the moment that they are no more.Shuddering from this decedent state, I take another drag from the cigarette between my trembling fingers. I … Continue reading Return to Madness
Taking care of your mental well-being is essential for leading a healthy and fulfilling life. While professional mental health support is crucial, there are steps you can take to monitor and promote your mental health from the comfort of your own home. In this article, we will explore a self-mental checkup, a series of practices […] … Continue reading REBLOG: Self-Mental Checkup: Prioritizing Your Mental Well-Being at Home —
POETRY – Staring at the scars covering my body,Feeling the one’s covering soul.Realizing, the peace I’ve been searching for lays deep within. Standing in this gardenPaying homage to the fallenMy fingers flicker through their ashesWondering why the Master has spared me. So now you know why I am mystifiedSo now you know why I stand … Continue reading Midnight in the Garden of Madness
What gives you direction in life? I was taking night courses working on my degree back when that was a thing when I exploded on the instructor during a lecture. She made a comment about the intent of man during times of war. Looking back, I realize it was merely a generalization, a device I’ve … Continue reading The Hardest Four Letters I Ever Had to Say
POETRY – CHALLENGE I am cryptic and true I wonder about the heart of man I hear the chants of the damnedI see into the soul of man I want a piece of mind I am cryptic and true I pretend to be shameless and unwaveringI feel the pain of each breathI touch the unseen scars. I worry about my … Continue reading Who am I?
POETRY I wanted to love you; I thought I couldI tried to heal you; I thought I shouldI want to peel the sweet aroma of your breath from my faceBefore the beast within you cuts me to waste You told me that our love was as bright as the sun,My precious angel, you shouldn’t have … Continue reading Echoes of Madness
What makes you nervous? I never intended for things to be this way. What I mean is things just sort of happened or turned out this way. Most of my life has been spent in the service of others. I wish I could say when I was child I made some declaration of altruism, but … Continue reading That it amounts to Nothing
POETRY I spend the day Hoping… I spend the day Wondering… If one day you will take a momentto hear & see me? Until that day Iwill remain ~thank you for reading!~ Continue reading Invisible
I’ve always emphasised the importance of taking a break from your blog if you would like to continue blogging for a long period of time. However, I don’t think I have been specific about when it was ok to take a break and even if I had been, I don’t think it was extremely detailed […] … Continue reading REBLOG: New Lune’s – 3 Times When It’s Ok To Take A Break From Your Blog. — New Lune
POETRY – COMFORT & GRACE I shudder from the warmth of my soul’s smileThe image of your beauty, permanently etched upon my mantle, The collision of your beauty (Inner & outer) emits a glow A glow with the radiance that will melt a Himalayan snow A sight: never forgotten … truly majestic… I sigh from the comfort … Continue reading Mango – Papaya
POETRY – INNER PEACE Kneeling before the MasterWith a heavy heart Heavy from the pain …Heavy from the strain… I wish it would stop. Resolution unknownI need it before I break down. Remember this …Remember this … Troubled, my destiny unclear.Delusive illusion is near. So I pray for guidance.Through this mystic tour Pray for tranquility.To … Continue reading Silence
POETRY – INTROSPECTION How long will my words echo in an empty hall?How long will I sway to its melody alone?How will silence swallow my cries?How long will my essence seep from the cracks of my shattered shells? Oh, how I long to be deafened by the screamsHow I long to be drenched in their … Continue reading Hollow Man
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POETRY – Intimacy The darkness has come. I close my eyes and feel a surge. The surge that entranced my entire being I touch myself As I prepare to embark on a voyage Across the blueness of your enchanting sea I touch myself As I am warmed from the emerald flames I am mesmerized by their beauty and luster. … Continue reading I Touch Myself
POETRY- Introspection In constant fear of transparent shadows,Shadows containing where I have beenShadows reflecting what these eyes have seen Falling deeper into Pain’s prisonShuddering from the cell door’s clang,Closing behind me Peering through the settling dust,Petrified by a mesmerizing silenceDeciphering the wonders of a wandering mind My soul speaks as my quill whispers to thee. … Continue reading Dust
Voice – ⚠️ Sad Poetry Continue reading Voice – ⚠️ Sad Poetry
Bullying is totally wrong. Lots of pain and suffering come from being bullied. However, I must be mindful that the journey of those being bullied can… Bullied then Bullies Continue reading Bullied then Bullies
Check out this spoken word legend youtube.com/watch Continue reading Chit chattin with Jamie Bond
Mangus Khan 