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How to clear your mind
How to clear your mind start from morning walks or exercises if you dont feel like doing it so Stay in bed and while being in bed calm down your mind and body if they are on a loop with many thoughts by just slowing down as if you were slowing your life purely into the sound of the nature
By Lightnessabout 2 hours ago in Poets
Better Alone than Exhausted
"I’d Rather Be Alone and Quiet Than Tired of Being with Someone Else" We aren't afraid of loneliness; we are afraid of entrusting ourselves to someone who doesn't appreciate us. At certain stages of life, what matters more than mere companionship is the feeling of comfortable peace. If a relationship requires you to constantly suppress your needs, pretend everything is fine, and work tirelessly to please someone else just to receive a spark of positive energy, then you are better off alone.
By Emily Chan - Life and love sharingabout 14 hours ago in Poets
Feeling Nervous Completely
There are nerves. Yet, you want to do your best. The road curves. This so happens to be your test. All of the practice,
By Michael Owczareka day ago in Poets
This Was How I Thought I Would Be, I Mean - I Guess, Like, I Guess, No Energy!
My birthday was last week, and like everybody else - I've literally been the only shadow in the house! My birthday was last week, and literally the house was empty, the "MOUSE", was in for some "good" surprise!
By 365poetrya day ago in Poets
Lora I've Been Waiting For You, Make That Two - Pam, She's Breathing Down My Neck
So like look, I've been blowing my nose too many times! I've been trying to understand where exactly the 70% of water belongs, that every person has said - in our bodies!
By 365poetrya day ago in Poets
To disappear in a world of noise. Content Warning.
I want to speak, but no words come. The air feels too heavy. It becomes too hard to breathe. Every step in the right direction seems impossible. Endless.
By Minou J. Lindea day ago in Poets
What Would You Say If You Were Here Today?
Do you remember back in 2012? When everyone thought the world was going to end? The Apocalypse. Everyone was in some frenzy about what they were going to do with their last moments.
By Dr. Cody Dakota Wooten, DFM, DHM, DAS (hc)2 days ago in Poets
Instructions for Going Cold
Try to laugh. Your mouth won’t open. Good. Stop asking. Try to smile. Your face doesn’t remember how. Let it forget.
By Dagmar Goeschick2 days ago in Poets
The Manual They Never Gave You. Content Warning.
How to Feel Fucking Okay A step-by-step guide to surviving when everything inside you is broken First, lie to yourself.
By Miss. Anonymous2 days ago in Poets
The Freedom of an Unattached Heart
Indeed, the best state of life is being single and having no one you are pining for. I recently stumbled upon a post that unexpectedly resonated with me. The gist was that someone asked: "What period of your life do you think was the most carefree and happiest?"
By Emily Chan - Life and love sharing3 days ago in Poets
Where the Mind Unknots
If you are a little anxious, And your insides are a-twist, A stroll in a spring meadow May help you keep your wits. Meander in golden sunlight,
By Tori3 days ago in Poets
The Weirdest Thing I Have Ever Done
Like if I were to ask a person what's your favourite thing to do!? He, or perhaps she might say - listen come over and let's chill with two!?
By 365poetry3 days ago in Poets