There is a well-known Buddhist parable about the first and second arrows. The first arrow is pain. The second arrow is suffering. We can only avoid one.
Tag: life
Thank you, next
I haven’t written in awhile, but the last month or so had been incredibly busy. I love the end of one year and the anticipation of another.… Read more “Thank you, next”
Thank God for my broken heart
My heart gets broken. A lot. I’m either all in or all out. Like breaking bones, I never do anything halfway. I fall for people, even the… Read more “Thank God for my broken heart”
Merge
What traffic sign best reflects your life right now? I’m trying to find inspiration. Writing prompts. I actually have a few books of writing prompts given to… Read more “Merge”
Bloom
I answered the questions as honestly as I could and hit submit. Depressive episode. I tried again, downplaying a bit because I didn’t want to inflate my… Read more “Bloom”
To my fellow Millenials
I’m not even sure what a Millenial is. Am I one? When I say Millenials, I mean people in that 20-30ish range, the ones who are always… Read more “To my fellow Millenials”
Adulting is a Scam and a Lie
I look at my bank balance and do some quick mental math. “Okay, so after I pay rent and my student loan payment comes out, I should… Read more “Adulting is a Scam and a Lie”