Making and keeping your new year’s resolutions — It’s that time of year again — the start of a new year. With the new year comes a feeling of renewal and a chance to start fresh. Many of us make New Year’s resolutions to try to improve our lives in some way. But, let’s be honest — sticking…

Unlock your creative potential with pictures of mindfulness! — Mindfulness is a practice of self-awareness and meditation that has been gaining popularity in recent years. It is a way of bringing attention to the present moment and becoming aware of our thoughts, feelings, and sensations. It has been used to help manage stress, improve focus, and calm the mind…

What I learned about editing my first draft into a compelling story. — My first draft is my baby. I poured my heart and soul into it, and now it’s time for it come to life. The moment when I wonder if I’m a “real” writer. Writing is such a solitary experience that when you have someone else read your draft there’s a…

When Marvin Hernandez prayed to death for a reunion with his daughter, he had to fight for his life to see her. — Knocked down, I fell hard, landing in the hallway of my past. Her drawings were here, taped to a bedroom door beside me. My chest tightened. Is this real? My four-year-old’s drawings of ponies on colored paper lined the hallway. This was my daughter’s gallery, a stable of magical creatures…

Open your heart to bring positive change to yourself. — ‍The world is constantly trying to drag you down. It may seem like everyone has something negative to say about everything. But that’s only because the negativity of this world has been programmed into us from our very first moments here. We’ve been conditioned to think that the only way…

How to take control and become the parent you needed as a child — ‍Self-parenting is a form of self-care and inner healing that can help you to reconnect with your inner child and nurture your emotional well-being. It is a powerful tool to address the traumas and wounds of your past, as well as build a strong foundation of self-love and self-worth. We…

When you must retreat and remove yourself to heal — It has been over two years. The memory of your persuasions now disappear. When you drown me with guilt, displayed your good deeds like a quilt, and caused me to question my sanity. It has been over two years. A voice dismissed. A life ignored. Questioning choices I made before. …

How technology loosened us from reality: Plato’s Republic and its impact on society today. — In The Republic, Plato explores the nature of justice, truth, and virtue. He also touches upon the issue of technology and how it changes society. Technology influences people’s outlook on life. For example, there are gadgets today that make us feel like we’re in a virtual world. It is easy…

The most common mistakes writers make and how to fix them. — Your writing will never be perfect. That’s why you need to be self-aware of your strengths and weaknesses as a writer. You should know the conventions of the genre you write in, and how to avoid the clichés that tend to rear their ugly heads more often than not. Here…