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The More I Lose, the More I Win. Content Warning.
This is not a typical essay on weight loss. I am not a typical person. Don’t expect recipes for darling cupcakes made of cauliflower and kale. I am stubborn, smart aleky, protective, immature, sincere, intelligent, intuitive, and sometimes a pain to be around. You should learn from my mistakes. Also understand I am NOT a physician and have NO medical background whatsoever. You should always check with your doctor before you change anything in your life regarding your health, like skydiving or maybe having that weird mole checked out while you’re there.
By Barb Dukeman2 years ago in Confessions
In Search of Reflection. Top Story - November 2023.
I don't think we ever discover who we are. Identity is a never-ending book that continues to write new chapters as we experience life, and your story only ends when the pen is set down. When your story reaches a close, only you can describe everything. But there's no one word to sum up the life you lived and who you were. Others can title your story as they please and leave reviews, but you wrote every word of your story. So, on that last page, who do you think you'll be in your story? Did you become this person, or did you let this character you wanted to be, define where the story was headed?
By Davlin Knight2 years ago in Confessions
The Prophetic Dreams: A Journey Through Time
Title: The Prophetic Dreams: A Journey Through Time As a ten-year-old, I found myself immersed in a world of dreams each night, vivid and realistic as if they were unfolding before my eyes. A curious fact, which I failed to fully appreciate until years later had a revelation. Back then, I never wrote down my night visions in my diary, relying on the advice of a certain person who claimed that transcribing dreams could make them come true. Little did I know that this suggestion would manifest itself in the most unexpected way, five years down the road.
By Tia Mat2 years ago in Confessions
The Digital Pen pals
In a world where borders were blurred by the click of a button and connections spanned continents, a unique tale of love unfolded through the digital realm. Meet Sophia and Raj, two souls from opposite corners of the globe brought together by an online language exchange platform.
By JOHN JOEL STEPHEN C.ORBISO2 years ago in Confessions
Forbidden Love
In the heart of Cebu, where the turquoise sea kisses the golden shores, there bloomed a love that defied the bounds set by society. It was a story that whispered through the rustling palms and echoed in the gentle lapping of the waves—a tale of forbidden love that unfolded in the most unlikely of places.
By JOHN JOEL STEPHEN C.ORBISO2 years ago in Confessions
"Love at First Sight"
In the bustling town of Willow Creek, nestled amidst rolling hills and blooming meadows, stood St. Mary's Church—a sanctuary not just for prayers but for whispers of secrets and confessions. Every Friday evening, the church echoed with the youthful voices of the town's teenagers, drawn together for their weekly confessional meetings.
By JOHN JOEL STEPHEN C.ORBISO2 years ago in Confessions
Having no choice left
I’ll like to preface this by saying that I’ll talk about groups of persons who may turn out not to be you, and that's why I often use the words “some persons” or “most people”. I hope you don’t get offended by what I write, especially when you can’t relate. I can’t direct my article to only the people I am talking about, this article just goes out to the whole world in general. It's also very difficult and even impossible to write or even talk in a way that everyone would relate to, simply because we all live different lives, and we are in different environments and conditions. Nevertheless, there are always lessons we can take from every story to help ameliorate our own.
By real Jema2 years ago in Confessions
"The Journey of a Resilient Dreamer"
In the heart of a bustling city, where dreams seemed to dissipate amid the towering skyscrapers, lived a young woman named Maya. She had a sparkle in her eyes that refused to dim despite the challenges life threw at her. Maya harbored a singular dream — to bring the magic of storytelling to the hearts of those who needed it the most.
By JOHN JOEL STEPHEN C.ORBISO2 years ago in Confessions
"Post Secret: Whispers of the Heart". Content Warning.
In the quiet corners of the internet, there exists a digital sanctuary known as "PostSecret." A place where the weight of secrets is lifted, and the echoes of shared stories reverberate, uniting strangers through the power of vulnerability.
By JOHN JOEL STEPHEN C.ORBISO2 years ago in Confessions
"The Garden of Second Chances: A Symphony of Renewal"
In a quaint town where time moved at its own unhurried pace, Emily, a woman whose life had weathered storms of disappointment and loss, discovered a neglected plot of land behind her house. This overlooked garden, much like the corners of her own heart, became the canvas for her journey of renewal.
By JOHN JOEL STEPHEN C.ORBISO2 years ago in Confessions
"The Roots of Healing"
In a small town nestled between rolling hills and whispered histories, lived Maria. Her life, once colored by joy, took a somber turn when illness cast its shadow over her family. The once vibrant home echoed with the melancholy notes of uncertainty. Maria's heart, burdened with the weight of responsibility, longed for a way to mend the fractured pieces of their existence.
By JOHN JOEL STEPHEN C.ORBISO2 years ago in Confessions
The Symphony of Resilience: Building Stronger Together in Resilient Springs
In the quaint town of Resilient Springs, nestled between rolling hills and meandering streams, lived a determined young girl named Mia. Mia's story unfolded against the backdrop of a town that had weathered its fair share of challenges, but each setback only fueled the community's unwavering spirit of resilience.
By JOHN JOEL STEPHEN C.ORBISO2 years ago in Confessions