Note: It's important to read Part 1 prior to this piece. Begin Part 2 Remember, a mental snapshot of everyone and everything, as many details as you can manage. It's okay to wear a hat, sunglasses, or whatever clothing is appropriate for your day. The important thing is to keep your eyes closed, and not … Continue reading Feeling Too Much, Part 2
Category: Empath
Everyone is invited to learn something from this category, but please keep this in mind. Empaths are born, not made. You’re either an Empath or your not. It can’t be learned or gifted.
Additional Readings, [Damages Part 2], and [Another Bus Ride]. ....... There are people that don't feel. There are people that feel. There are people that feel everything and everyone around them. I realize that it's not that simple, and there are more than three types of people in our world, but today I'm writing something … Continue reading Feeling Too Much, Part 1
It's not that I've forgotten my blog, I'm just working long hours, and spending every free moment working on my novel. I've also been doing a lot of blog reading, from all of my favorite writers. Yes, that's probably you! I'm working on a couple of Halloween Short Stories, and I'll be posting something later … Continue reading It’s not that I’ve forgotten my blog, I’m just working long hour
"Babe I'm gonna put you on speaker while I'm cleaning up the bedroom...is that okay?" "Sure Shelby...like you're gonna clean something...you know my mom plans to come over this weekend...you need to clean the house Shelby...today." Trembling with fear, Shelby's palms began to perspire, and she could smell her own body odor from under her … Continue reading Shelby [Part 4 of 10]
Thank You Please sit back and use your imagination for just a few minutes. This is an exercise in gratitude. Everything we need, we already have. As you’re driving down the street from location A to location B the gas light on your dashboard begins to flutter and flash. Even though you’ve been as careful … Continue reading Thank You, From The Universe University Series
The large digital clock had ticked down to three minutes, it was time to board my train. I enjoy sitting in the front section of the light rail. This way if the train hits something, and it does happen, I'll have a front-row seat in hopes of snapping a few pics for my next story. … Continue reading Transfer Series, I’m Not a Terrorist Part 2
The Transfer Series, Introduction & Part 1 Introduction Upon completion of 'Another Bus Ride', I immediately had regrets and came very close to going back and changing the entire story. Not because of inaccuracies, or untruthful details, but because I'd omitted the majority of the emotional difficulties associated with empathic connections. If you've read 'Damages … Continue reading The Transfer Series, Introduction & Part 1
The Promise of Hope Last night, during one of the many times that I woke up, each time making notes for my novel, I remembered something that a stranger said to me. It was almost four years ago, that night that a woman that I had never met before, said something to me that I'll … Continue reading The Promise of Hope
Homes are abandoned every day, by all sorts of people, including mothers and fathers. So this morning when I spotted a bird's nest from the back porch, the very first thought, thankfully it's not spring. My first thankful of the day, but only the first of many. J.S. September 21, 2019
DAMAGES Avoiding pain is natural. In fact that's why it's there. Pain is a signal to the brain letting us know that something is wrong. Through our efforts to avoid the uncomfortable we protect ourselves, our hearts and sometimes our lives. It's in this way that most people understand and cope with pain. Whether healthy … Continue reading Damages Part 1, RePost
