I’ve spent most of the last year in a shell, keeping my problems to myself. I like it better that way. At least that’s what I tell myself. But once I escape my shell, even for a short while, it becomes apparent that my shell has become diseased. Fostering a desolate environment where life slowly loses its value. I don’t care a whole lot about … Continue reading A Shell is not a Refuge

Self-reflection. The largest pillar in the foundation of how we view ourselves. A tool that can lift you up, or a trap that can hold you down. We all self-reflect often, mindfully or otherwise. Self-reflection can be a tricky thing for me. The way I see and evaluate myself is often tainted by irrational thinking or past traumas. It is easy to blow negatives out … Continue reading Don’t Trust the Mirror