Category: Personal Experiences
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Stop Hyperventilating-A Prose
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Do not let fear take hold of your heart Stop Hyperventilating Yes! There is pure madness around us today. Yes! You look around, and all you see is sadness. Yes! No one’s listening to the truth anymore. Yes! The government does not care about the poor. Yes! You were left on Mr. and Mrs. Foster’s… Read more
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Yearning- A Poem of The Soul
An extract from my old journal-Mathematics of Pain This poem explores the profound, often overwhelming emotions of longing and desire. It captures the essence of deeply missing someone or something, delving into the intense feelings that accompany the yearning in a life lost. Through simple repetition, rhyme, and heartfelt words, this piece seeks to resonate… Read more
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The Bible-Deuteronomy
I found out what Deutronomy means… Deuteronomy, the fifth book of the Bible, serves as a reaffirmation of laws and teachings given to the Israelites. Its name means “second law,” reflecting its purpose of restating key commandments and guiding principles before they entered the Promised Land. Through Moses’ speeches, it emphasizes obedience, faith, and the… Read more
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Times of Hardship 2-Thinking in the Wind
(An extract from my old journal) A Day When All Seemed Gloomy Nature often provides profound insights, especially on challenging days. On one such day, when everything seemed to work against me and I kept questioning, “What’s the use?”, I observed the sky. It struggled to clear up, battling against dark clouds. Occasionally, the sun… Read more
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Mathematics of Pain
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(From my old journal-A moment of depression isn’t easy, it’s a heavy experience, one that reveals life’s bitter, sour, and sweet sides all at once.) Writing therapy offers a gentle way to recover from mental stress or depression by giving your inner world a safe place to breathe. When you put your thoughts on paper,… Read more
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Lamentation of the Wildflowers
I am planted, I am growing, I am watered by my Father’s love. – jjf Lucid Lilies I was awakened toReflections of sunshineCreating an angelic bouquetOf silvery white glitters, dancingIn my diamond-shaped mirrorAngled to the northFixed.Mesmerically lost,I reached for the bunchStill,To behold it some more,And the closer I got,My Lilium mirage,So fleeting and rare,Was lifted… Read more
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Season of Hardship
(An extract from my old journal) My journey to the mindset I carry today wasn’t a sudden shift; it’s been a winding path of growth and lessons. In my early thirties, as a teacher’s assistant at Montessori Elementary, a colleague’s cryptic remark about my “stars not being aligned” stuck with me, sparking quiet reflection. Years… Read more
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Five Roses-From an Old Journal
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Good Therapy: Sharing Timeless Entries from an Old Journal Five Roses Five Roses Five fresh roses growing wild, tucked in behind bushes on my path Hidden far from the eyes of their passers-by; Far from the chaos of the main street. Only those who walked the narrow path had a moment to be refreshed- from… Read more
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Snowy Moments – A Train Ride to the West Coast
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Writing Prompts As the train glides smoothly over snow-covered tracks, the world outside transforms into a serene landscape of sparkling white. Inside the warm carriage, you settle by the window with a journal in hand, ready to let your thoughts flow. The gentle motion of the train and the mesmerizing view of snow-laden trees and… Read more
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Blooms, Blooms, and More Blooms
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by jjfaucher Blooming above… Blooms awaken in spring’s soft light,Fresh leaves unfurl a vibrant green.Nature’s palette, pure and bright,Whispers of renewal are seen,Life is reborn in serene colours. ☺jjf Wild and FreeSpring stirs the world into a vast expanse of possibilities,Painting it with soft colours and lively shades of green.Blossoms unfold as quiet hints of… Read more