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  Credits: Stephen Hawking and Agile Cockpit Preface: I just need to address that the purpose of this is to uplift people, and provoke observers to consider what it is like for someone who carry “wallflower” characteristics. In no way is this to demean or shame anyone. The “anthem” of this topic is to encompass individuality and self-acceptance. If you so choose, then please give yourself an opportunity to continue to read past this introduction. J             Alright, so most of us can visualize a world where we can try to live life on the edge and be adventurous to an extent. Some of us really thrive off being in the thick of life on a daily basis. Perhaps this can seem effortless for some people, but what about if someone may feel reservations or inhibitions? Does he/she feel the need to conform by the peer pressure to change in exchange of risking authenticity losses? What happens when a shy nobody loses himself/h...

So from this past November I deactivated my Facebook account. There may be some people who befriended that wonder why I have been absent and less active on the social media website. Ultimately, there were a few reasons why I chose to depart from the social media mega-website. These reasons why sound frivolous or facetious, but I can say subjectively it was nothing personal from anyone I befriended. Well, honestly, I realized that I treated using Facebook mostly as a chore. In hindsight utilizing it became more of something to pass time rather than browse and correspond for fun. For instance, on a daily basis, I check my social media accounts just to keep posted, like posts or pictures and view which content seems relevant. So that seems fine, right? I think it seems and sounds reasonable. However, I felt so drained and so disengaged from Facebook as I personally regretted my purpose of being a member of its online community for ten years and five months. Now, I know that I sound ...

Source: https://www.brainyquote.com/photos_tr/en/l/lesbrown/382878/lesbrown1.jpg   For starters, let us get real for a moment: sharing opinions is one of bedrocks of our democracy, as there are some countries that do not have that necessity. There comes a time when we can elaborate, share, tweet, post (by pictures, blogs, etc.), talk, deliberate and the more about what our opinions mean to us. Sometimes, sharing one’s thoughts and opinions usually is not an issue at hand, but when one imposes their opinions as superior or rightful to others that becomes problematic and seen as an infringement. When someone becomes demonstrably dominate with her/his opinions, that dominance could shows as a sign of unwillingness to disagree cordially. Initially, this idea about the validation of opinions stemmed from our dissonance in our political climate – and I know my opinions differ from many others – but, more so, this societal shift toward discourse has become interesting because sha...

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Self-worth : A feeling that you are a good person who deserves to be treated with respect. (Merriam-Webster Dictionary) Some of us may wonder when we will ascertain our purpose , or what thing(s) give(s) us a purpose . It is often a ruminating question that circulates in many minds on a continual basis; whereas, it is something that we have to cope by whenever it happens to us. Often times we think about whether we can feel comfortable enough to feel happy with ourselves and to present it to other people who need it the most. Whenever we can achieve goals of true inner-peace and contentment within ourselves and exude it is when we share it. Do not let other people determine you because you matter as well; you matter so much that many other people want you to, too. Know your worth , your value , your existence , your being ; you’re being is something that takes precedence , regardless of discouragement , adversity or whatnot comes in between you and it. Feel it, be it, realize i...

It was meant to happen Someone or something unexpected  It interrupts you, discourages you It was meant to happen It has changed you, your life It has made you live for more Someone or something that was meant for you You yearn to know the reason But it remains unknown, hidden It was meant to happen It confuses you, frustrated you It has angered you, enticed you Made you feel defeated But you never gave up You strived to learn more You remained persistent, never gave up It was meant to happen Someone or something unexpected has occurred to you Don't let it go You will know it soon enough It was the inevitable

This is a short story that I have been writing for a couple months, and I have hit writer's block. Ugh! I love to write, and I try to improve on it whenever I can. A lot of times I feel my sentence structure, punctuation and syntax need improvements. As always, I am open to constructive feedback about my posts on here; even so, if you have any ideas about how I can elaborate and edit this story. There are no true life experiences related to this, it's really just creative writing. Anyway, please enjoy! The Source: A Rediscovered Homeland”             Preface: It all started with a young man, Paolo, who carried a determination like no one else. First off, he would climb tall trees, heights longer than 20 feet, and he embraced the quirkiest of creatures like spiders, frogs, snakes, owls and much more. Paolo’s friends seem jealous yet amazed by his persistence; Paolo never ceased striving to thrill himself, seek...