Published in ILLUMINATION·PinnedMember-onlyYour Sharp and Thoughtless Words Can Scar a Child for LifeSo mind your language and think before you talk — If you’re reading this article right now, and if you talk to your children harshly, rudely, and disrespectfully, YOU need to stop it. What you’re doing is awful, and you’re hurting your children. They may not show you their feelings, but you must know that your actions have lasting negative…Parenting4 min readParenting4 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·PinnedMember-onlySelf-Esteem and Confidence are Ruined by Society’s Description of Beauty.Feeling unpretty even if you’re not. — When you think of beauty, what comes to mind? For many, it is the stereotypical image of a slim, fit, tall woman with long hair, thick lips, big eyes, and whatever else. The media perpetuates this image, which tells us that this is the only type of beauty that matters…Beauty4 min readBeauty4 min read
Published in New Writers Welcome·PinnedMember-onlyTo Become a Great Writer, You Must Learn to Accept Harsh and Hostile Criticism.Here are a few handy tips on how to manage criticism well. — So, you want to be a writer, huh? Not just a good writer, but a great writer. However, how can you become a great writer if you hide in your cocoon and don’t even want your family, parents, children, partners, colleagues, and neighbors to read your writing? Why? Because you…New Writers Welcome2 min readNew Writers Welcome2 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·PinnedMember-onlyOne Very Significant Reason You Should Not Quit Medium.If writing here makes you happy even with “nada” money, then stay. — Writing is an incredibly cathartic experience, allowing us to externalize our thoughts and feelings and come to terms with them in a safe space. It’s also a great way to express yourself creatively without judgment or criticism. Just like therapy, writing can help you make sense of your emotions, understand…Medium3 min readMedium3 min read
PinnedMember-onlySimple and easy steps that will help increase job satisfaction.Start by spreading good vibes in the workplace. — Considering how much of your sense of identity is tied up in your jobs and how much of your time you spend at work, it shouldn’t surprise you that being happy at work is strongly linked to being happy in life. Whether you work full-time, part-time or casual, your life…Positivity3 min readPositivity3 min read
Published in Move Me Poetry·2 days agoMember-onlyMy Funny ManA poem — His wit is sharp, and his humor sly. Nothing worse than the dreaded puns so dry. But I love him all the same, my man with his charming game. His jokes can be clever or sometimes a bit corny. But it’s with good intentions and not so shoddy. His presence can…Poem1 min readPoem1 min read
6 days agoMember-onlyHonestyA poem about honesty. — There once was a man who did say That honesty’s the only way The truth can be hard But it will guard From any horrid dismay. He’d share his opinion unashamed No matter what other people claimed Authenticity’s worth Honesty’s mirth For it brings wisdom untamed. It’s a lesson we…Poem1 min readPoem1 min read
Published in The Poetry Hub·Mar 12Member-onlyThe Art of LosingLosing Trust — A poetry challenge. — When tagged by the poet Mustapha El Hajj for the poetry challenge “The Art of Losing”; I felt rather sad because it brought back a range of emotions when losing something so important. Here mine goes: Losing Trust Losing my trust was like death inside A feeling I never wanted to abide My heart…Poem2 min readPoem2 min read
Published in The Poetry Hub·Mar 12Member-onlyDance Like No One is WatchingA poem about being free. — Lost in a world where no judgment exists She releases herself from any thoughts of regret In these fleeting moments, there’s nothing but joy in sight Where time stands still, and it’s just her and the night. Although timid in her movement and speech When on the dance floor, she’s a…Poem1 min readPoem1 min read
Published in Globetrotters·Mar 10Member-onlyThe Green Chocolate HillsMarch writing challenge — Let’s show some green. — What color would you imagine when you hear the word chocolate? Brown, right? But these chocolates are not brown and not edible either. They are cone-shaped hills spread over one area in the municipality of Carmen, Bohol Island, in the Philippines. As a child, I was always fascinated by the…Chocolate Hills4 min readChocolate Hills4 min read
