Coping Through the Darkness: How Dark Fiction Helps

Photo by Vladyslav Dukhin Quiet Fear is both an autobiography and a work of dark fiction from Cynthia J. Giachino; it is a brilliant discussion of maturity and a great tool for coping with trauma and abuse. Popular definitions often associate darkness with negativity, despair, and evil. While that is true most times, it does … More Coping Through the Darkness: How Dark Fiction Helps

New Twists and Turns: Discovering Yourself in the Journey

Photo by Ketut Subiyanto The purpose of a journey is for personal development. That is something that Monique Johnson understands intimately in her pursuit to become a better version of herself. Life moves quickly. It is a storm over the ocean. It is a narrow and cramped hallway that we are zooming through. There are … More New Twists and Turns: Discovering Yourself in the Journey

Reinventing the Wheel: Changing the Way We Look at Drugs

Photo by Michelle Leman July In August, this book about an opioid-addicted mother is a sobering story that led me to rethink the way we look at drugs and how to better the world. What’s fueling the worst drug crisis in United States history opioids. Almost two-thousand people die each week because of opioid overdose. This makes opioids … More Reinventing the Wheel: Changing the Way We Look at Drugs

How Poetry Paints All Aspects of Life

Photo by Steve Johnson As an artistic form of expression, poetry captures the essence of life’s multifaceted aspects. Philosophers such as Plato and Aristotle state that art imitates life, and some say life imitates art. Artists tend to imitate nature, people, and places, creating an impression of life on the canvas.  In philosophy and literary criticism, … More How Poetry Paints All Aspects of Life

When Words Are Louder Than Actions

Photo by Damian Scarlassa Words influence behavior. They shape people’s perceptions, thus driving behavioral changes yadi yada. There can be a long discussion as to why this concept exists. But when words are merely utterances, do they weigh more than actions? Time and time again, people are reminded that actions speak louder than words. In order to … More When Words Are Louder Than Actions

Four Career Opportunities For Caregiving

Photo by Matthias Zomer What opportunities await someone with a caring nature who wants to get into the caregiving profession? Let’s find out what possibilities one can take as a caregiver. A caregiver needs someone with a heart to take care of others and a nurturing personality to ensure other people’s welfare. Their services are … More Four Career Opportunities For Caregiving

Bringing Awareness to the Dangers of Underage Drinking

Photo by Isabella Mendes Underage drinking is also part of the seemingly endless list of public health crises that plague this country. Excessive drinking at such an early age is prevalent when they shouldn’t be experiencing a series of health problems as a consequence. Despite thousands of young under 21 dying from substance abuse, specifically … More Bringing Awareness to the Dangers of Underage Drinking

Strong Immunity – Secret to a Healthy and Happy Life!

Our body is like a machine, and just like any kind of machine, it needs to be prepped well, maintained properly, and overall taken care of. Our body organs are the engines that keep our body running. Our mind and the oxygen we breathe are just like the oil that keeps the engine performing smoothly. … More Strong Immunity – Secret to a Healthy and Happy Life!