“It's okay to have boundaries. You can tell someone, "no" without having bad feelings toward them. You also never need to explain your boundaries once laid. A wise friend often states that. "no" is a complete sentence.” ―Mat Auryn
Advice
It’s Easy To Look Back and See It…
“It's easy to look back and see it, and it's easy to give the advice. But the sad fact is, most people don't look beneath the surface until it's too late.” ―Wendelin Van Draanen
How The Hell Do You Edit The Truth?
I’ve been working on a personal and extremely important mental health piece for nearly two months. As I was writing the end and editing the deeply personal parts, I felt stuck. I’m rarely ever stuck as a writer. I think the problem is, I’m trying to edit out the harshness and the absolute truth to … Continue reading How The Hell Do You Edit The Truth?
There’s A Difference
Of late, I've noticed people feel incredibly safe behind their computer-based bubbles, but I often wonder how real people are being. Sometimes, stories don't add up (You can't bullshit me, I have common sense.), and other times, it takes about two seconds for someone to get offended by the simplest thing. What is that you … Continue reading There’s A Difference
That’s Revision…
I give similar advice, but people are stubborn and refuse to listen to sound advice. So, I've stopped talking. If you don't respect me enough to listen, I don't respect you enough to waste oxygen.
When I First Started Writing…
When I first started writing, the advice that has stayed with me for 28 years is this: Write what you think, write what you feel, and write what you know. It doesn’t matter if someone doesn’t like it. There may have been some profanity thrown into the mix, but that was the gist of it. I’ve … Continue reading When I First Started Writing…
Only Ignorant People Walk Away From Greatness
“Dignity /ˈdignitē/ noun 1. The moment you realize that the person you cared for has nothing intellectually or spiritually to offer you, but a headache. 2. The moment you realize God has greater plans for you that don’t involve crying at night or sad Pinterest quotes. 3. The moment you stop comparing yourself to others … Continue reading Only Ignorant People Walk Away From Greatness
I Strongly Advise…
I agree.
Written by LISA MARINO-Molchanova 