PrttySweet Distractions

We all like to think we can handle our business. We can only do so much on our own. A little help can go a long way, if we only realize we need it. But when we ask, if follow through is slow... we often realize the limits of what we can truly handle on our own. 

Why does it seem that we trade fun, rest, and relaxation for stress and responsibility? Even grown-ups need a break. "Me time" isn't always fun time. Should we relearn, as adults, to prioritize fun?

Everyone gets overwhelmed at times. We are all deserving of a little grace, now and then. Whether we hold ourselves or others to a higher standard, sometimes, we all need a slack.

Sometimes life is amazing. Other times, not so much. Today’s storytime is all those moments where things, people, and maybe even ourselves were less than stellar. Let’s share our stories about what a bitch things can be.

Never does something so seemingly empty hold so very much. Whether it be Christmas lists, secrets, or artful words of any kind, a blank page tells a tale, and sometimes saves a mind struggling to be heard.

We all know what love is, but not everyone loves the same. How do you define love and what actions prove love to you? What happens when partners show love differently

Are you good at being bad? Are some pleasures too hard to resist? What are the times you've given-in to or resisted temptation? Any regrets?

It feels how it feels. Learning information after the fact changes logic not the truth of the situation in the moment. Sometimes, it lingers.

Good night, my darling child. Lie your head down and dream in peace
Before the Reaper enters, and you find yourself deceased
 
Listen to the screaming as hinges on doorways screech
Monsters are crawling out of closets; have you lost the art of speech?
 
Where is your precious night light to tame these nightly beasts?

Being pushed to a reaction, lured by believability, or commanded by the expectation of others all have unforeseen consequences. Whether you’ve been on one side or the other, we have all been bated, baited, or bade

Walk with me among the flowers, take a moment to relax. Breathe in the perfumes of the flowers. Does the essence of one particular bloom kidnap your senses? Does the Rose bring memories of love? Is the soft, sensual scent of the Magnolia creating a slight blush upon your cheeks? Can you resist asking a Daisy if someone loves you or not? Do you wish upon the pillows of the dandelion weeds?

Writer's block, road blocks, building blocks, or blocked on social media... we all get stuck now and then, sometimes by choice and other times it's out of our control. It's all about the times we've been blocked.