Tales and thoughts from a quiet soul and seeker of simple
I must admit, last week my stress and anxiety reached a climax as I tried to come to terms with what I considered to be a lack of control. My entire life I have wanted to be in control. I always had to know what the next step was, where I was going, and how…
Book: The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho Length: Short: 167 pages Similar reads *in my opinion*: The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz The Walking Drum by Louis L'Amour (not a western story) One thing I've always loved about books is the way the perfect story always falls into my lap when I need it the…
Continue reading ➞ An Unconventional Review- “The Alchemist”
Life is amazing. Almost three years ago, I sat on my first overnight flight to another country. I was absolutely restless with excitement. After twelve hours or so (I honestly can't remember because it is all like a dream to me now), I stepped off the plane. I was giddy with anticipation of how different…
Have you ever felt self-concious while purusing the "self-improvement" section at Hastings or Barnes and Noble? Well, I have, sort of. I mean, I don't think my life is awful and needs serious help or that I'm completely mental... so, what on earth am I doing in this aisle? I'm not going to lie, I've…
This is truly perfect and I couldn't agree more with everything Alice says. I'm so glad she got on FreshlyPressed or I would have never have found her awesomely quirky and witty blog.
I don't know about you but my favorite stories have always been the great epics. Where evil has a truly terrifying face and is epitomized in one being that once conquered frees the world of a great hurt. Of surprising heroes that never thought of themselves as heroes- just trying to survive and do the…
Simply & Softly 