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My Journey Writing a Novel
You could say I've always wanted to be a writer but the fear stops me. The fear of: "will this be good enough?" "Is this really that good or is it crap?"
The Tale of Margot Finch
Her mind wandered back to the night she and her aunt had gone to the circus. Margot had been fascinated by the hustle and bustle of the fairway and the lion tamer.
Lady Mary Fontaine
Mary would rather be in the crowd of spectators listening to her father, and now her husband, rouse and move a crowd with passion and purpose. She groaned and let her head fall onto her arms, her hand cramping from the constant writing.
Intermittent fasting: yay or nay? I say yay
Intermittent fasting: yay or nay? Why it’s a yay for me.
7 Reasons Expressing Emotions is Good for Mental Health
I would like to discuss seven reasons why expressing your emotions is healthy and beneficial for your mental health. Don't believe me and want to bottle them up? Read on about why healthily expressing them is beneficial.
Why Regular Massage Is Beneficial for Your Emotional Health
An emotional release is any time a pent-up emotion is forcefully being expressed - almost as if you have zero control over it. Usually, crying, laughing, or feelings of intense anger are expressed - or not - if it would be inappropriate - and that can feel pretty scary, not to mention confusing.