This week, I am grateful for: My job paying for me to take a course to better myself My job landing a big new contract Being appreciated for my work Having tickets to meet the original cast of Scream (1996) this weekend What are you grateful for this week?
Stable (Poem)
This is another older poem that I wrote when I felt a little more stability due to the medication I was on at the time. The point is, it's possible with time and patience. Also, maybe a little bit of forgiveness if you don't reach your wellness goals. Have compassion for yourself, and be proud... Continue Reading →
Mental Health Monday: Watsky – Hey, A**hole
Welcome to Mental Health Monday, where we take a look at music that brings light to mental health issues. This week, I bring you Watsky's song titled Hey, A**hole. Watsky is an underrated rapper that I used to listen to back in high school several years ago. I recently began listening to some of his... Continue Reading →
Gratitude Journal: 3/24/23
This week, I am grateful for: Getting a lot of stuff done at work Being appreciated for my work Listening to music in the mornings Making weekend plans with my wife What are you grateful for this week?
Why I Distact Myself | Why I Thursday
It's Thursday! That means it's time for a deep dive into my psyche by trying to find my why in one of many circumstances. This week, the topic on my mind ironically has something to do with the stuff that hasn't crossed my mind. Why do I distract myself? For the last month or so,... Continue Reading →
Medicated (Poem)
I wrote this poem sometime early last year when I was really going through it. The endless sea of depression, despite taking medication, kept on coming. This made me quit all of my medications at once, which probably made things worse. I'm in a better place now, thankfully. Don't give up. This, too, shall pass.... Continue Reading →
Mental Health Monday: Au/Ra – Assassin
Welcome to Mental Health Monday, where we take a look at music that brings light to mental health issues. This week, I bring you Au/Ra's song titled Assassin. This is another great song from this brilliant artist. She really nails the message that she aims to send with each song. This song, in particular, is... Continue Reading →
Gratitude Journal: 3/17/23
This week, I am grateful for: Making plans with friends I haven't seen in a while A new game coming out today that I'm excited for Being appreciated at work Spending time with my wife What are you grateful for this week?
Why I Prioritize Happiness Over Success | Why I Thursday
It's Thursday! That means it's time for a deep dive into my psyche by trying to find my why in one of many circumstances. This week, the topic on my mind might be seen as controversial in some regard. Why do I prioritize happiness over success? I'm not very fond of the ideology of hustle... Continue Reading →
Held Back (Poem)
I have hopes,I have goals.Yet all I can do is mope,As I continue to dig this hole. There's a devil in me,It holds me back.I want to be set free,I want to pick up the slack. Goals go unfulfilled,My mind goes blank.It's not that I'm unskilled,I'm just stuck in a dunk tank. The devil throws... Continue Reading →