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  (no subject) Inbox Sarah Taylor   < sarah.taylor2@dmail.dixie.edu > 2:31 PM (0 minutes ago) to  me Stormy skies Hopeless goodbyes Tear stained faces Unforgivable  disgraces Lost treasures Unreachable measures Stolen hearts Reckless Departs Darkness is something so mysterious and untold Yet so welcoming so intense and so very bold Flashes of hope vanish  in a blink It's depths so diverse likewise to unspilled ink Tender and fragile as an unsheltered heart It captivates you immediately from the start Grasping onto every insecurity  Stealing away what was once purity  Subtle and unknowledgeable it rearranges your mind  Grasping you in a still hold bind  Hopelessness overtakes what was once seen as light Clouding your vision of the things that are right Nothing is forever there is hope after a storm That gentle feeling that you are safe and warm Crashing spiraling you may be at a low  Your heart has received its final blow Time ticks...

When are you most happy? I have often asked myself this same question. life is not a smooth sailing journey, it has its twists and turns, sometimes leaving us feeling lost, confused, and utterly hopeless.  I have had my fair share of tears, wondering if I am really good enough, or if I was a mistake, and why was I given the trials I have? I have fallen to my knees in doubt, crying out to the Lord why me? how come I was chosen to live the life I lead, and can I really endure to the end?"  Where do we find our value? Is it in how many followers we have on Instagram, or how much money comes into our bank accounts every month?  For many years I hid from the world, I did not know of my worth, nor did I care to. When the lord knocked upon my door, I left it locked.  Christ will not take away all of our sorrows if we call upon him, but he will lighten the load, I once heard a quote I loved. He may not cure the storm, but he will calm the sailer.  We are more then just ...

 Well, isn't this exciting, this is my first topical Thursday, where I write about a topic, and you all battle out your opinions in the comments.  let's get started!  How many of you are morning people? I definitely am not, but I force myself to get out of bed every morning at 5AM, some of the time, I do not have the drive to drag myself up.  so... is it worth it?  NeuroTracker states that rising at the crack of dawn has several benefits, namely, a better mood, and better diet plans. It also jokes that the goal is to have lunch when the rest of the world eats breakfast.  does that mean dinner is at 2 PM?  I have noticed that when I jump out of bed at the sound of the alarm, there is a completely different feel to my day, there is this drive, to want to get things done, it is like a natural version of Adderall.  There are always two sides to each story though, so let's explore the cons.  When I wake up at 5AM, I am only getting 7 hours of slee...

 It can be draining when you are creating content for a nonexistent audience. I have been there, and I am feeling that as I am beginning this blog. I was there once with TikTok myself and was able to grow my follower count to 31 thousand people within two months, and today I am here to help YOU do the same.  My first piece of advice is to post consistently, I know you have heard it over and over again, but it is true. I was afraid to post on the app in the beginning, but after posting two videos, my second one blew up, and I gained 600 thousand views, I could have never gotten that if I did not post. You never know what content will go viral, so post whatever you think people will enjoy, and you like creating.  switch to a pro account. Switching to a pro account will help you to track your engagement levels, and see what kind of content your followers enjoy watching. I sing a lot on my page, and my followers seem to enjoy listening to popular songs, as well as calm music ...

 We often find ourselves chasing after what will bring us an ounce of joy. This constant search for contentment can be draining, and leave one feeling lost and unsatisfied.  I myself have been a victim of this battle. I have a story that comes to mind right as I am putting this blog together. I had been wanting some new Jeans for a while, and even though I did not need them, or necessarily want them, I found myself scrolling through a website, in search of some new clothing.  I bought a few pairs, and after stressing as I watched the money leave my wallet, I reflected on my careless and loose decision.  What was the desire behind this hurried purchase?  I did not really care to have the jeans that much, and the new additions to my wardrobe would not bring me any extra happiness, yet I still had bought them  It was because I wanted to validate myself, I was not secure, and thought that I was not good enough, unless I had these stylish jeans. I had purchased ...

Sarah Taylor  Against the Odds  I am different, there is no doubt about that. I have always been fine with not fitting the average standard of normal, however, that all changed when my level of difference skyrocketed.  I am sure you are on the edge of your seat for an explanation of why I am not considered ordinary.  I was born with a rare eye condition, it is called FEVR. My disability is so out of the norm, that it is something one would only hear about in a textbook. I went through life not worrying about my vision until last year when during a pickleball game, my left eye went blurry.  We never realize how much something means to us until it is swiped right out from under our grasp.   “Your eye is bleeding internally,” that was the news I had never expected to hear.  I knew my chance of ever regaining my vision was slim, because of the lack of research in my case. Months passed, and my left eye declined, the blood would come and go, my vision ...

Let's start with a simple question, one I am sure you can answer.  Are you ever shocked about the amount of screen time you average ever day?  It is crazy the amount of time we can spend just staring at a screen.  Where might I be going with this? let me tell you.  I have a hunch that social media has contributed to the depression epidemic that has swept over the whole world in the last decade. Before you start setting your fingers to typing out a hateful comment, allow me to explain.  Have you ever scrolled through social media and compared yourself to others? While watching someone else's life play out on youtube, have you ever wished your life was as good as theirs?  Comparing yourself to others is one of the causes of depression.  When you are spending this time alone on your phone, you are only thinking about yourself, this constant focus on you is not healthy, the more you think about things that are wrong with you, the worse you will feel. ...