Circles of the Soul

Have you ever felt your life needed a change but didn't know how (or were too afraid of change) to go about making the necessary choices to enact a new phase of your life? Change is scary. It's when we face the unknown that we begin to really learn more about ourselves. In an attempt to undergo some meaningful changes in my own life, I've tried to better understand the psychological process involved during a monumental shift in one's life. The one thing which has stuck with me throughout my own, personal ordeal has been the ease with which it can be to effect change. As the title of this blog post suggests: Lean into it. By that, I simply mean when you are faced with choices, regardless of the situation, choosing one over the other may be difficult. So, try to look at the options as objectively as possible and lean toward the elements which resonate with you. Once you have a better idea of what fits into your sphere of potential reality, you'll be better ...

When you've been sexually abused, especially as a child, you don't wonder, 'why is this person so bad?' You wonder, 'what about me made this person think it was okay to do this to me?' I dwelled on that. What made me different from any other child? Was I noticeably damaged in some way? Was it something within me which made me 'lesser than', to be preyed upon by grown adults for their own perverse sexual gratification? In just a few moments, my life was unalterably shattered. Any and every hope of having meaningful relationships plummeted, and the only thing to come out of this situation is a grown-ass man who could do the same thing watching porn... or, better yet, with his WIFE. I digress. We, the abused, are the ones who ultimately pay the price. How ridiculous is it, now that I'm grown, myself, and old enough to understand exactly HOW wrong it was for the men in my life to treat me as they did, now I'm brave enough, smart enough, and able...

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Q. What kind of books do you mostly write? A. My preferred genre to read and write is fantasy, though I have been branching out into horror and sci-fi. I'm also a huge fan of poetry. My poetry books are small and simple- some are fun and light-hearted, others... not so much. All have been a catharsis for me. Hopefully, they make you feel... something. <3 (See Extra Life & Circles of the Soul on Amazon today!) Q. How long have you been writing? A. I've been creating stories for as long as I can remember, though I do distinctly recall the day I began to write them down. My mother came home from work and I, at about five years old, had concocted a glamorous tale about our cat and how he'd actually flown through the air, like magic! As I continued to relay the fantastical details of the saga to her, my mother became exasperated with my tall tales and suggested I start making them into storybooks. My passion for writing and the depths of my imagination have onl...

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Justine is a spitfire. She’s grown from a young, innocent woman in love with her handsome prince into a powerful enchantress to be reckoned with! There is a darkness spreading across the land and only The Witches of Andar can turn the tide... Justine and her friends, through stealth, ingenuity, and one peculiar spell, risk it all to end Duke Ebrius’ otherworldly hold on the throne. Will they succeed? Or will the Duke claim yet another victim? My characters definitely have minds of their own. Justine was so sweet and innocent in the first book. Now, she’s like an entirely new person! She demanded to have her story told, and there was no stopping it. One place in the story this is reflected is in her relationship with Eleyna. Without giving any spoilers- as soon as I created Eleyna’s character, I knew there was going to be a strong bond between her and Justine. Sure enough, the story unfolded at their will. There were many surprises in store for me as I wrote both The Witches of Andar ...

Never will I state that I am the ideal, model human being. I, like any other human being, have my faults. Contrary to the view some of my posts might project, I am not resentful or angry at the wealthy. I am not bitter or disgusted by those who like nice things or hold grudges. Admittedly, to err is to be human. I can accept that. I have learned many lessons due to the error of my ways. I've made the wrong choices, said the wrong things, and hurt people I love.  But, I also believe in what I say now. Anyone, at any time, can change. It's wonderfully liberating when you accept this and apply it to your life. You don't have to throw away all of your belongings and live the life of a monk. All I ask of my fellow human beings is, whatever you're doing, try a little extra to help another person, every day, in whatever way you can. That in itself will encourage others to pass along the mutual happiness and love. Do this and, I promise, you will see a difference in the wa...