The Little Engine That Did
I had always been very sheltered as a child, even more so as a teenager. “ Can I go to my friend’s house for little while?” I would ask. “Ask your mom first,” my dad would reply. I would sigh, defeated, already knowing the answer my mom would give. “No, you can’t. I don’t know their parents and I don’t know what they’re like,” my mom would retort. As a kid, I grew accustomed to these interactions and eventually learned not to even bother anymore when it came to wanting to be
The Curse of the Empath
Someone who has the innate ability to feel what others feel and think on a profound level is known as an Empath. It is both a blessing and a curse to be empathic. Not only can these people walk in someone else’s shoes, they also metaphorically wear them. When people are feel down and want to be heard, they call the empath. When it seems like hardly anyone understands them, they call the empath, and almost immediately, they feel genuinely understood and accepted. The down side
The Wonder of Summerland
It is important to take time out to enjoy the wonder of living. Life, at times, can become mundane, filled with challenges that must be met and risks that should be taken. It is at times like these that a perfect get-away is most beneficial because it allows you time to hit the pause button, enjoy life to the fullest, reconnect with long lost friends and memories, while also letting your subconscious bubble with possibilities and a new perspective. Summerland, just up the co
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