Month: May 2024

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Unplugging

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How do you know when it’s time to unplug? What do you do to make it happen?

When I feel overwhelmed with work or personal life, I know it’s time to unplug. One of the activities that helps me unwind is drawing while listening to music. Engaging in these two activities simultaneously allows my mind to stop overthinking, providing me with a sense of peace for a while.

Additionally, I find peace in nature. During times when I need to unplug, I’ve taken trips to Joshua Tree, and the experience has been incredibly refreshing. If I can’t make it to Joshua Tree, I visit a local park, find a quiet bench, and simply observe the world around me.

Recognizing the importance of unplugging has been a learning process for me. Since realizing its significance, I’ve made a conscious effort to prioritize this practice in order to prevent feeling overwhelmed.

-M.A.D.

Art, Poetry

Artwork & Poem: Clubbing Manifesto

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Poem by Anthony
https://empathmuch.wordpress.com/

Clubbing Manifesto

Tony was from Rowland Heights

He’d rest all day and party nights.

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Then he’d groan and roll over

Each morning with a hangover.

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Donning his periwinkle tights.

-aaa

Poetry

Poem- Therapy

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Therapy for emotions, hooray

Helps to chase all the worries away

With a supportive ear

And some guidance, no fear

We can find a much brighter new day

Daily Prompts

Value in friendship

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What quality do you value most in a friend?

When it comes to friendships, there are countless qualities that we might appreciate in our friends. However, if I were to pinpoint the most important quality I value in a friend, it would have to be trustworthiness. Trust is the foundation of any strong and lasting friendship. You can rely on, confide in, and depend on a trustworthy friend during both good times and bad.

Trustworthiness encompasses honesty, reliability, and loyalty. A trustworthy friend tells you the truth, keeps their promises, and stands by you when you need them the most. Knowing that I can trust my friends ultimately allows me to be open and vulnerable with them, creating a deep sense of security within the friendship.

-M.A.D.

Art, Poetry

Art Work- Feelings with Poem

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Poem by Anthony

https://empathmuch.wordpress.com/

Sekenglif (feelings)

A perfect sphere surrounds us each day

It’s our reality of everything we see

A myriad of emotions, are at play

And many affect both you and me

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Outside the sphere, feelings abound

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And each its own unique face

Happiness, sadness, and others are found

Surrounding people of every race

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Which we choose or rather chooses us

We often have very little choice

Confronting our feelings is a must

When talking in our inner voice

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We might as well roll with it all

There’s no need to lose control

Feelings, inside of us rise and fall

Learn to ride the ebb and flow

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So how do we deal with all these thoughts

How do we gain an upper hand

Dealing with the past, you’ve wrought

Helps you draw boundaries in the sand

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Then one day, you create a space

Between what you see and what you feel

Putting self control in place

Preventing overreaction, a bad way to deal

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So as the realities challenge with strife

Remember, you are in control

Of your reality and your life

Don’t let your feelings take a toll…

-aaa

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Jobs

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What jobs have you had?

Throughout my career, I have been fortunate to work in roles that align with my passion for teaching. From my early days as a substitute teacher to my current position as a Director of Education at a company, I have consistently found fulfillment in sharing knowledge and inspiring others. I have also taken on long-term teaching assignments and have enjoyed the opportunity to provide personalized tutoring. As I continue on this journey, I am excited about the future and eager to embrace new opportunities that come my way.

Art

Artwork – Cinderella

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Cinderella has always been one of my favorite fairy tales, and I have always been fascinated by her story. So, naturally, I felt compelled to draw her. I am quite pleased with the way the drawing turned out. However, upon reflection, I believe that if I were to do it again now, I could further improve the result. Nevertheless, I still hold a deep admiration for the way it came out initially.

Art, Poetry

Art & Poem- 100 Ghost

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Poem by Anthony
https://empathmuch.wordpress.com/

100 ghosts are haunting me

Not fifty, seventy-five, thirty, or three.

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Each one takes up its own space

With different expressions upon their face

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A snarky smirk or frown for a while

A look of anger or crooked smile

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Why are they here what do they want

Can’t they find another to haunt

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I’d ask them all but they don’t say

Why they never go away

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I should hire a medium to take a look

Or tell me why they continue to spook

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But the spiritual world is a closed book

And as a mortal I’m afraid to look

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So I found my answer in the end

Rather than fight them, embrace them friends

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As my logical conclusion is here

The ghosts all start to disappear

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First smirky, fearful, then happy and mad

Next nervous, thoughtful, then silly and sad

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Each ghostly apparition leaves

Taking along their gown and sleeves

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As they’re gone I realize the key

Each of the ghosts was an aspect of me

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Emotions can be scary but never fear

There’s a hundred feelings for everyone here.

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So next time when adversity has you thrown

Think of those chalky friends and you won’t be alone.

-aaa

Art

Artwork- Ursula and Sebastian

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This is one of my recent works, and I’m so thrilled with the outcome! It all started with a GIF I sent someone, and their response was incredibly inspiring. I’m absolutely in love with how this piece turned out.

-M.A.D.

Poetry

Abby- An ABC Poem

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This is my first try at this type of poem. I was encouraged to post. I hope it is good.

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Abby the adventurer 

Busily bumbling along

Curious looking for an adventure 

Daring to try new things

Even questioning her elders

Forever getting into mischief 

Going whatever strikes her fancy

Hurling into whatever she does

Itching to have some fun

Just waiting for the right one to come along

Knowing that it might not be easy but is better than 

Laying around doing nothing all day

Monkeying around

Never staying in one place

Open to new ideas

Pondering if she should

Quit

Resilient to continue 

Suddenly to her surprise, a

Tantalizing adventure awaits

Under the swings

Venturing slowly

Weighing in her mind, if

X-ray vision is needed

Yahoo she is close

Zoom off she went

Poetry

Poem- Anxiety

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My heart races, my palms sweat,

As I enter the crowded room.

My mind is filled with worry and regret,

As I search for a place to resume.

The fear of judgment weighs me down,

As I try to blend in with the crowd.

I feel like a stranger in my own town,

As I struggle to speak out loud.

The eyes upon me feel like a spotlight,

Exposing every flaw and mistake.

I wish I could disappear from sight,

And hide away from all the fake.

But I know I must face my fears,

And push through the discomfort and pain.

For only then will I truly appear,

And break free from the social anxiety chain.

-M.A.D.

Art

Artwork- Charmander

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Before The Internet

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Do you remember life before the internet?

I have vivid memories of the time before the Internet, a period that was truly unique and filled with its own set of challenges and rewards. Back then, when it came to working on our reports, the library was our primary source of information. The process of conducting research involved physically venturing to the library, poring over books, and meticulously searching through reference materials. It was a time-consuming yet deeply engaging experience that required dedication and patience. 

On one hand, the absence of the Internet meant that we had to rely on fundamental skills such as using a dictionary and mastering the art of library research. These were valuable skills that we honed through the process of gathering information. However, the flip side of not having instant access to information was that tasks took much longer to complete. This necessitated a higher level of organization and planning to ensure that everything was well-structured and executed efficiently.

Life before the Internet was undoubtedly filled with its own set of merits and challenges, and looking back, it’s clear that it was a time that demanded a different kind of approach and mindset.

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Lego Pug

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I spent most of the day creating this. It combines two things that I love the most: pugs and Legos. Even though this looks easy, I have to say that it was not. This was the most challenging one I had to put together in a long time.