PrttySweet Distractions

Our personal demons keep us company in the dark and bring shadows to the light we yearn to bask in. They are reliable and support our pain like nothing else can. If only, someone would love us just ...like... that.

Does life just happen in a world of unpredictability
OR
Do you have control over your life, based on the choices you make

Respect and kindness were a way of life. Toilet brushes didn't always come with a warning not to use them to wash your skin. My, how times have changed. It often leaves us wondering what happened to sense, sensibility, and just plain kindness

Are you drawn to Shakespeare's idea that all stories have been told. Let's explore the tension between originality and repetition. How do we find meaning in old patterns?

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.