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I recently (as in about 5 minutes before starting this journal) wrote a poem about how I keep seeing lists about "The 10 Things Happy People Do" or "Things People Who Love Their Lives Do."
UGH. GOODNESS GRACIOUS GREAT BALLS OF FIRE. SHUT. THE. F****. UP.
Are we at a point where people REALLY need chintzy articles about self-discovery to guide them through self-discovery? Which, by the way, totally negates the idea of "self" discovery. I started reading those articles looking for nuggets of wisdom, once upon a time. After reading just one of those "Those who are _______ do _____!" pieces, I could feel steam coming out of my ears.
You know what those who are _____ really do? PRETTY MUCH WHATEVER THE HELL IT IS THAT THEY FEEL MAKES THEM _______.
Granted, it's good to see different perspectives on what makes others happy. But can't we start a discussion about it, rather than making oddly specific statements about what you should be doing to live your life to the fullest?
Why do we seem to need these kinds of articles to validate who we are and why we do what we do? Why do we keep propagating the belief that one specific laundry-list of qualities, actions, or experiences point toward "real" contentment?
What makes ME happy is walking to work in the fall, teaching kindergarteners, hot drinks, fuzzy socks, cute animals, trust in God, and knitting, among other things. If we have that in common, great! Far be it from me to dictate to you that this is how to achieve personal bliss.
I am curious, though, to know what makes all of YOU happy! Please, I'd love comments on things that float your boat, whether they're one of "10 things" or not.
Little Things:
1) Beautiful day, and we had frost last night!
2) My dogs are wonderfully floppy this morning.
3) Excited to hear what my PM Kindergarten students have to say today!
I recently (as in about 5 minutes before starting this journal) wrote a poem about how I keep seeing lists about "The 10 Things Happy People Do" or "Things People Who Love Their Lives Do."
UGH. GOODNESS GRACIOUS GREAT BALLS OF FIRE. SHUT. THE. F****. UP.
Are we at a point where people REALLY need chintzy articles about self-discovery to guide them through self-discovery? Which, by the way, totally negates the idea of "self" discovery. I started reading those articles looking for nuggets of wisdom, once upon a time. After reading just one of those "Those who are _______ do _____!" pieces, I could feel steam coming out of my ears.
You know what those who are _____ really do? PRETTY MUCH WHATEVER THE HELL IT IS THAT THEY FEEL MAKES THEM _______.
Granted, it's good to see different perspectives on what makes others happy. But can't we start a discussion about it, rather than making oddly specific statements about what you should be doing to live your life to the fullest?
Why do we seem to need these kinds of articles to validate who we are and why we do what we do? Why do we keep propagating the belief that one specific laundry-list of qualities, actions, or experiences point toward "real" contentment?
What makes ME happy is walking to work in the fall, teaching kindergarteners, hot drinks, fuzzy socks, cute animals, trust in God, and knitting, among other things. If we have that in common, great! Far be it from me to dictate to you that this is how to achieve personal bliss.
I am curious, though, to know what makes all of YOU happy! Please, I'd love comments on things that float your boat, whether they're one of "10 things" or not.
Little Things:
1) Beautiful day, and we had frost last night!
2) My dogs are wonderfully floppy this morning.
3) Excited to hear what my PM Kindergarten students have to say today!
Summer, and an Update
Summer has officially begun, but that has yet to sink in. We're currently finishing moving apartments, and my life has been nothing but boxes. Boxes to pack, move, unpack, check-off, and mark down. Grades to input, goodbyes to say, adjustments to make, and traditions started. It has been a whirlwind of a year, and as usual, I'm a bit of a wreck coming out of it. The end of the year, distance learning or not, always feels like pushing the accelerator pedal down to the floor then slamming on the breaks in full. I've been alternating between relief and anxiety. I think I've cried each day for the past week, but it's cathartic. The good news, here, is that when I'm not unpacking and making this new place feel like home, I'll be here reading y'all's works, commenting on them, and trying to get back into the one-poem-a-week routine. What are you proud of creating recently? Is there a particular piece you want feedback on? Any pieces by other deviants that you think need a little more
Quaran-time
I hope everyone is doing alright as things have been getting crazier and crazier. I'm hoping that distance learning will allow me to write more, but it seems just as draining--if not more so--than being in the classroom. I'm going to start writing on the weekends again! A poem a week is my goal, just to keep my creative brain going. I always feel bad when I don't check in here for a while, too. I logged in one day to see I had gotten a DD and am just now trying to keep up with thanking people for the congratulations they've given. I promise I'm not a terrible person--just overwhelmed!
Winter Break and a pending feature!
Hello everyone!
Sorry that it's been radio silence over here for a bit. As y'all know, I'm a teacher. Things have picked up like CRAZY this school year, which means lately my weekends have been spent primarily asleep. I help with our school's choir and co-lead the robotics team, so life has been very...rapid-fire. Currently, it feels like I'd been driving at 80 mph and just slammed on the breaks. My mental health doesn't always do so great during insane schedules, and often doubles-down when the insane schedule suddenly stops.
That being said, I know one of the most rejuvenating things that I can do these next 2 weeks will be to catch up wi
Autumn Miscellany and Prompts
Autumn, particularly the month of October, is my favorite time of year. I'm not big on Halloween so much--could always kind of take it or leave it--but I absolutely love the coziness that comes with soft lights, candles, and the hearth. The sky even looks like it's a different shade of blue, some days, and I love it. I've recently learned a new word, hygge, (pronounced HOO-gah) which is a Danish word for the atmosphere created by coziness and closeness. Hygge is quickly becoming the cornerstone for my life, and it's comforting and grounding when so much seems hectic and uncertain.
And now for prompts! These are a few lines/concepts that have
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Lol, pretty much.