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A Flash of London II - Sara O'Rourke
The chill of the month of February is already creeping under my clothes, and there is a sense that winter, and all the warmth and security that comes with its festive sleepiness, is finally thawing. I grip tightly onto the torn silk lining inside my pockets and try not to be distracted by the... Submitted 5 days 16 hours ago.

Love vs. Happiness - - David Tanguay
“ I cannot believe that the purpose of life is to be "happy." I think the purpose of life is to be useful, to be responsible, and to be compassionate. It is, above all, to matter and to count, to stand for something, to have made some difference that you lived at all.” Leo C. Rosten... Submitted 5 days 18 hours ago.

Keep Your Compulsions To Yourself - Susan Thom
I’m sure we all have things we do that are regimented, and important to our frame of mind. I think life is supposed to be like that, and we are meant to learn as we go along. However, there are those who must live by certain rules and regulations. They have impulses and compulsions that... Submitted 7 days 7 hours ago.

Mistakes Aren’t Always Such A Bad Thing - Susan Thom
How many times do we say, "Well, I won’t do that again?" Right there, we have learned. Some mistakes are more serious than others, but if we experience what we need to know to grow and not repeat the same thoughts, acts, and reactions, then we are headed in the right direction. Most of us... Submitted 9 days 3 hours ago.

The Extents Of Balance Itself - - HyunSoung Kim
Balance, is it really a crucial substance for all things to be, or is it just an another misconception in bourne for this and that. We surely can think of venues where the balance of plus and minus is a must-have item for the system to survive long and nice. But does it than mean that it is the... Submitted 10 days 10 hours ago.

The Fastest Way To Normal Is To Leave The Abnormal Behind - Susan Thom
There are millions of people who have no tolerance for those who "blame" their parents or caregivers, for all their whims and woes through their years. It’s a very touchy, delicate, and I believe, complicated subject. I’ve researched it in books and articles, I’ve talked to... Submitted 12 days 8 hours ago.

Daily Prayer Guide for Christians: Learning to Pray Fervently Every Day - Mogama
You are a Christian, a real one, and wholeheartedly believes in the value and power of prayer. You surely want to pray … “without ceasing” … “fervently”. But most times when you get through reading your Bible and get to praying time, your mind first goes... Submitted 12 days 13 hours ago.

When Winter Turns To Spring - Jennifer Stewart
Over the past ten years, and especially in the last three, my physical reality hasn’t been populated very much. I’ve kind of stayed in a cave, away from people. Part of it has been fear, not wanting to risk again. Part of it has been regrouping, finding myself. Sometimes you have to... Submitted 15 days 15 hours ago.

Flaming Hot, Flaming Out or Flaming Over the Long Term - Christofer French
We have all been bemused by those initial feelings, those in between states, and the longer term inner bewildering biochemical stages. And “Lust” has beguiled us all in various ways at various times in our lives. Using ourselves as neuroscientific experiments, we can all look back at... Submitted 16 days 4 hours ago.

Nothing Goes Unnoticed By God - Susan Thom
Yes, God sees you take a swig off the milk container, and put it back. Sly smile as you approach the family faced towards the TV, but God knows. Not a mortal sin, but signs of your character. God sees us at 14, sipping everyone’s drink at the family picnic. Everyone is so toasty, they... Submitted 20 days 5 hours ago.

There's A Chill In The Air When Reality Is Near - Susan Thom
I was just speaking to one of my children about them embarking on a dangerous, yet interesting journey. Life is the decision they will make, and what that decision will do for or against them because, as I have learned, there is always a chill in the air when life is near. We have no answers.... Submitted 20 days 7 hours ago.

Searching for More... - Brianna Popsickle
I had plenty of time to reflect on my life as I waited in the customer service line at Wal-Mart, a well-intentioned yoga mat clutched in my hand. My husband had purchased it for my daughter for Christmas but since she’d received two of them, his was going back. He hated returning things... Submitted 20 days 18 hours ago.

My Uncle Killed My Mother With an A Bomb! - - Al Case
I was reading the interesting article on Sovereignty and Nuclear Weapons, and my thoughts are a bit much for a simple comment. My uncle, you see, dropped The Bomb, and my mother was killed by The Bomb. Let me explain. Uncle Bill joined the navy for World WarII. Being a rather brilliant fellow... Submitted 11 hours 16 minutes ago. NEW!

Comforting Words From Nicholas Sparks For Those Who Have Lost a Loved One Through Death. - Fran Larson
Sadly, we all have to go through the experience of death sometimes in our lives. Sometimes words of comfort help. Nicholas Sparks is so talented and speaks right from the heart. I hope these quotes by Nicholas Sparks help you. “I have come to realize that destiny can hurt a person as... Submitted 7 days 17 hours ago.

Can't Handle Craziness Gonna End Up Alone and It's Ok - Melodi Leonhardt
I sit here and ponder all the relationship mistakes I have made and have begun to realize I will probably be alone for the rest of my life. Recently I met a guy (not gonna call him a man) who I thought was gonna be great. He prays on his knees every night and reads the Bible everyday, yet... Submitted 8 days 6 hours ago.

"Bastard Child" - - Dawn Novotny
Young people of today have little if any of the stigma illegitimacy brought to bear upon the shoulders of children born outside of marriage. It was not until the early seventies that a series of Supreme Court verdicts eradicated the common-law disabilities of bastardy. For the most part, the term... Submitted 8 days 6 hours ago.

On/Off Target - - Dawn Novotny
I once heard a spokesperson for NASA say they know that a missile is on target because 93% of the time (more or less) it is off target and requires constant correcting. I like comparing myself to a NASA missile; it helps me stay on target with minimal self-recrimination as I gently remind myself... Submitted 11 days 17 hours ago.

Finding the Keys that Unlock the Human Wisdom innate within us all - Ella Camp
Using the map of our own brain-we may find these keys hidden in plain sight- and use them in our own individual customized brain fitness program which we design for ourselves. They are the controls of memory, spatial reasoning, focus, and attention- which are provided within our brain. This... Submitted 12 days 6 hours ago.

Hope To Be Back Soon - Edward Rhymes
To My Wryte Stuff Family, It has been a long while since I have posted anything and i really have missed the interaction and dialogue here at Wryte Stuff. My absence was caused by, to a great extent, the death of my younger brother. He was shot 21 times on the streets of Chicago on September... Submitted 16 days 15 hours ago.

Tuesday Morning Quotes: Follow Your Dreams; Reach For Success, Be Tolerant & Kind & Laugh - Fran Larson
Tuesday Morning at work could be a trying time. Even if you love your job, you sometimes are weary of trying to be tolerant of others who may not treat you fairly. At the same time, you are trying to reach your goals and follow your dreams. Since you seem to enjoy my Monday Morning and Wednesday... Submitted 16 days 17 hours ago.

We are in the Process of Becoming Civilized - - David Tanguay
“ There is as yet no civilized society, but only a society in the process of becoming civilized. There is yet no civilized nation, but only nations in the process of becoming civilized. From this standpoint, we can now speak of a collective task of humankind. The task of humanity is to... Submitted 1 day 14 hours ago.

Advice To Men: Know What You Want - - Octavia Hansen
This was too funny. A man's personal ad that has everything in it that a woman doesn't want, then he wonders why he's alone. I had to clean up his language since he didn't have much of a vocabulary (women HATE that) and was rather narrow in his demands. His personal ad: This is where I... Submitted 1 day 22 hours ago.

Wedding Advice: Groom's Decision For Best Man - - Octavia Hansen
While breezing through personal ads, someone asked for advice. A man writes: So here is the deal -- I am getting married in June and my Best Man is lacking on his duties. I know he is going through alot with a divorce and a kid but every time we set something up he cancels the plans. What do... Submitted 1 day 22 hours ago.

Whose Year Is This? - - Hifzur Rehman
I asked a friend, “whose year is this”? “I don’t know” was his innocent reply. This year belongs to no one but every one. 2012 is a great year for those who have decided to make it great for them. They have great hopes, great goals, great enthusiasm and great... Submitted 8 days 22 hours ago.

The Year Of 2012 Has Been Rumored To Be The End Of Life As We Know It - - Jim Fargiano
The evolution of mankind can be understood or taken in many different ways. If we look at it from a large scale, then we are talking about humanity and the planet as a whole. However, the greater picture does not take place unless individual lives are evolving on a constant basis. This is more... Submitted 11 days 4 hours ago.