Elena Kalis As I sit, the feeling of exhaustion washes over me. Like a dull pressure that fills my body with a quiet tension that does not actually ache; however, I am thoroughly exhausted. I have embodied one of my favorite childhood characters – Alice in Wonderland – who cried herself into becoming a miniature…
Tag: metaphors
Phoenix From The Flame
My Phoenix – aka a Czech Peacock A re-printing of “Phoenix From The Flame”(WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2007) I have the desire to make sure my life is secure. That I’m doing things right. That I’m living my life the way I should. I love that feeling of security. Centeredness. Assurance. The knowledge that the path you…
Regret & Fear
“Many of us crucify ourselves between two thieves – regret for the past and fear of the future.” [Fulton Oursler] I have a map of my life in front of me and I am in the midst of plotting a direction in which to go; however, unlike most maps that show railroad lines, streets and…