Published in Know Thyself, Heal Thyself·Apr 26, 2021LanguishingThis past year has been rough. Sure, life is often tough and there are lots of valleys but for our society, this has been a hard year. Last year saw the fear and grief that the pandemic brought as well as the social and political unrest (including death). Then we…Personal Essay3 min read
Published in Know Thyself, Heal Thyself·Apr 8, 2021The Best and Worst (of Anything)I really dislike choosing the best or worst of anything. I find it impossible to decide which experience (or film or book or song or item) should be the standard by which I judge all others. There are too many “bests” which depend upon my mood at the time the…Personal Essay2 min read
Published in Know Thyself, Heal Thyself·Apr 1, 2021Embracing the ShadowIt’s amazing how easily one can fall back into old (unhelpful) ways. Writing feels drab, and Living Unglossed’s excitement is less electric and has moved to the daily chores. The first month and a half were so thrilling, feeling that rush of inspiration and the joy of learning that people…Essay4 min read
Published in Know Thyself, Heal Thyself·Mar 23, 2021ConfessionIn response to discussions on the walls we build and the people we attract. We are all just looking for connection and compassion. I tend to stay to myself. It’s not just that I like alone time (I do). It’s that it is easier to maintain emotional equilibrium-alone. I’ve spent…Essay2 min read
Published in Know Thyself, Heal Thyself·Mar 19, 2021More Than WordsPhoto courtesy of Wix Just three months in and this year has already been jarring — the chaos of COVID, the storming of the Capitol, and continued violence against minority groups (particularly Asian-Americans). Yet, the last couple of months (since the Inauguration) have been hushed. Sure, we are still slogging…Humanity4 min read
Mar 16, 2021Submission Guidelines (Updated)2.1K249Diana C.I've already published a few of my pieces on my Medium page but would love to be added as a writer…I've already published a few of my pieces on my Medium page but would love to be added as a writer for you! Thanks1 min readI've already published a few of my pieces on my Medium page but would love to be added as a writer for you! Thanks----1
Published in Know Thyself, Heal Thyself·Mar 12, 2021Addendum #2: No More Bricks In The WallI wished I could firmly state that I am as brave as I expressed in my last post. The truth is, I have always thought I was vulnerable but it’s just recently that I’ve come to understand that I am not. It is easy for me to be open about…Connection3 min read
Published in Know Thyself, Heal Thyself·Mar 5, 2021VulnerableIn my last post, I talked about rebuilding from a bottom and the worthiness for love and life that we all deserve. Of course, we’ll all need to rebuild, and of course, that rebuilding will be hard. And yes, these fallow times may make it feel like we will never…Vulnerable3 min read
Published in Know Thyself, Heal Thyself·Feb 26, 2021WorthyFebruary 26, 2015, has been a reminder of how fragile and unexpected life is. It was on this date that I was anxious and obsessing (all with a nice gloss of depression), and I couldn’t manage it any longer. …Mental Health4 min read
Feb 16, 2021Addendum #1Right after I wrote my first post, I got some encouraging feedback, and it felt great! I walked around feeling proud I had taken those first steps. And then, something strange occurred. I was so jazzed that I decided to treat myself to a virtual musical theater dance class (these…Insecurity3 min read
