Reading something today about the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice. Like all myths, there is a lesson hidden in the tale. This one is about selfish love. A love that is all-consuming but focused on what you get out of it for yourself instead of the love you give. It touches on insecurity in that… Continue reading The Balancing Act
Tag: relationships
Belonging
I just read a post about love and how someday it will be a place you belong rather than just a place you feel you have to chase. There are people in this world that will come into your life. That love will seem to burn bright. You will feel it all around you and… Continue reading Belonging
Waiting
Sitting in a spa lounge with too much time on my hands before a massage. About once a year, I get a gift certificate for a massage. I used to spend way too much money myself on massages and getting waxed. Part of why I am spending a lot of my pay check now on… Continue reading Waiting
Mistakes
How do you deal with them? For the last few days, I have been thinking about a mistake I made. I took ownership of it, but it has created guilt in my mind that has lingered a bit. This is mostly because I'm afraid it changed the trajectory of a relationship. We were moving in… Continue reading Mistakes
Power – “One Word” Writing Challenge
(Another writing challenge for you to enjoy) Power is what you give me. The Power to be who I want to be even when who I want to be is the you you want me to be. I also want to hold Power. Power over you. Power to get what I want. What I want… Continue reading Power – “One Word” Writing Challenge
Lisa Gray 