Love

can be described as kindness

As believing in the good of everyone

Instead of forcing your own way

I can collect all the faith in the world for myself.

However

If I refuse to give any love

In packages wrapped with friendship

It’s all for nothing

Let’s deliver a new batch

Of freshly baked hearts

Because the previous year

Left too many broken

Have you ever purchased a notebook (or two) and just found yourself staring at a blank page? Coming up with something to journal about can be tricky, especially if your mind is occupied with your busy schedule. So that’s why I’m here to tell you about stream of consciousness writing.

What exactly is that? Well, it’s simply where you spill out all your thoughts. Whatever first pops in your head about how your day went. Or, maybe it’s questions you want answered or how you feel about a person or situation. Unlike most kinds of writing, this kind doesn’t require any editing. No second guessing if you made the correct word choice, or used too many or too few adjectives.

Does anyone else have to read it?

Not if you don’t want. In fact, most stream of consciousness writing is in the form of a diary. So if you have an online blog of your own, consider your privacy and the feelings of others. Remember, online privacy is not always guaranteed. Nothing on the internet is entirely private and anyone can access it. Even if you disagree with your parents or your cousin on a specific point of view, you don’t want a controversy war. So you’re probably better off jotting down your words in a diary. Disagreement is not hate. Unfortunately, it’s not the same the other way around.

But I can’t think of anything to write at the moment

That’s just fine! Sometimes all it takes is getting up and doing another activity. Drink some water. Go for a walk in nature, light your favorite scented candle and meditate. You can even get inspiration from your favorite quotes and song lyrics!

When’s the best time to write?

Most people write first thing in the morning. But if evening or night works better, go for it! You want to do this activity when everything is still brand new in your mind. So whatever time that would be. Try this writing for a change instead of your usual Netflix binge. Not only will you get more variety, but better sleep.

Conclusion:

This kind of writing has numerous benefits. It helps you start or end your day on a more positive note. It helps you get decluttered. The best part of all is, it’s free therapy! It can show you how much you’ve grown. Or, it shows areas where you need to flourish more. Don’t force yourself to pen a masterpiece, just love and be kind to yourself in the present moment. Pour out your unique and beautiful soul, and be guided by it!

Thanks for reading!

Sincerelyrachelbrooke

I want you to hear my voice

I want you to answer this question

Don’t brush this off like it’s nothing

What are you doing

To make this world a better place?

To give the ignored and under looked

Saving Grace?

Will children be raised to think critically,

See the equality that’s bigger than themselves?

Demand that women

People of all cultures and the disabled

Are not only seen but heard

For when you look out your window

This is what you ask of the little bird

#voice #question #poetry

In my journey

I am one step closer

To loving myself

Healing myself

Accepting myself

Mental health

Is sometimes hard to define

Some days I’m not myself

Anxious

Confused

Aggravated

I’m pasting all my broken pieces together

To make beautiful pottery

All of my dark

Joins with my light

Letting me know I’ll be alright

No, I’m not giving up this fight

That’s what the journey means

For me, for you, for all of us

Five minute poetry prompt

When I am compassionate,

I am whole

Unconditional love is the honey

Poured over biter plants

This love isn’t always

Guaranteed without pain

But if you promise

To stay with me in my imperfections,

A better future we’ll gain

Rise from the roaring fire

Like a Phoenix

Challenge what you thought you knew

Empathy grows like lavender and buttercups

Exterior of the moon,

White as cream

Fur of the Arctic wolf

Both mystic and astronomical

Stars become committed students

And then, they instruct us

Each one gives a lesson of love, manifestations to every person

More than sufficient for every man, woman,

Child and teen

Everyone connected as brothers and sisters

Not just by birth,

Not just by blood

But from empathy

We care for each other

Crescent moon illuminating

Feathery foliage of exotic palm trees

Surface of the blue raspberry painted sea

All of us were born to be magic

Each constellation sketched like diamonds

On a chalkboard stratosphere

Huey may be my favorite in the Disney XD Ducktales, but in Quack Pack I lean towards Dewey. Quack Pack I feel is an underrated 90’s Disney show. It doesn’t quite have the same ring to it as Ducktales, but I love the interesting plot twist of Huey, Dewey and Louie as teenagers. I can relate to Dewey so much in this episode. There are plenty of times where I want to be left alone too. I think we’re both introverts. Plus in this episode he’s seen to be both a writer and a photographer, two hobbies I enjoy. So basically the plot of the episode is the ducks are on a camping trip in the mountains. Annoyed that Huey and Louie are constantly around him, and using his stuff like his comics and music stereo, Dewey decides to strike out on his own.

Dewey enjoys his newfound independence until he actually ends up in a sticky predicament where he needs help from his brothers. He falls into a place called Nirvana Valley, and the guy living there doesn’t seem to like Dewey all that much, or want him around. Dewey didn’t realize how he may have hurt his brothers feelings until the same thing happened to him.

Meanwhile, Donald and Daisy have their own humorous disagreements while setting up their tent and hiking, which adds a lot of comedy to this more serious episode.

I loved most of this episode. I guess the only complaint I have is I would have liked to see a scene where Dewey, Huey and Louie discuss healthy boundaries. As in, it’s ok to be alone but you should remember the importance of community. Overall, I would rate the episode 8/10.

Thanks for reading!-

Sincerelyrachelbrooke

Hope is a field of sunflowers,

Pulling back velvet curtains of darkness

Our lights are now luminously shining

After we have clawed our way out of the darkness

Hope is a smile to a family, friend or stranger

Donating our service, filling up the plate

Hope is the equality and Democracy we bring to the world

Hope is reaching all the way down,

Deep into the earth for nature’s advantage

The sparrows and bluebirds will sing once again

Hope is holding hands with community

Standing together in the rain

I am safe in the light

Once a world of gray

Now splitting open in neon colors

A lantern on a cold winter’s night

I tend to overthink a lot,

My beautiful but flawed weakness

My demons whisper “You’re a failure, you messed up again”

I whisper back No! I am powerful and persistent in this light,

This light bringing me back to mindfulness,

The light bringing me back to family

This light bringing me back to safety

But even when I have to face it all on my own,

I will rise up over and over

Because you’ve seen me do it before,

and I’ll repeat the cycle

We came to the lemon tree

Our bitter seeds did fall

Arriving at an unexpected twist

We never knew at all

Whence our banquet table is no longer full

Closed off from society, alas this new rule!

But do we respect nature enough,

Are we willing to

Leave it alone for a while?

Yea, humanity took greedily more and more

Every time one walked out the door

Wishing to heal,

But a wish in vain

Unless we meet with Mother Earth

Ask her forgiveness, make a deal

Drink up the whole truth

We were never needed

And that’s very real