Skipping the prompts today to ramble off trail.

A reflection in the mirror shows imperfections to yourself, reflections of what others see when looking at you. A stark reminder that the surface might look calm but a raging current flows beneath.

When laughter and good times are repeatedly found in a persons attitude do you ever wonder what goes on behind the mask? What dark thoughts are playing in the minds screen of such a happy person?

We all face struggles with our personal demons on the way to a glorious finish line, [we hope] where peace and love will be the only sensations we will feel.

Until then we must all continue to struggle with ourselves to maintain a rational level of acceptance in society. This is where it gets tricky for many. When I look back over my past, people have always thought I was a happy go lucky person that let the troubled waters of life flow freely down my back and shake it off, not so much.

Stress comes in many flavors and the taste seems to be bitter most of the time. And to be honest I think I bring most of that stress to myself, do you? Over worrying about small things that really doesn’t matter in the greater scheme of life, overlooking the small gains in this journey and thinking. Thinking why or why not are equally destructive thoughts that continue to haunt me when I’m not ready for them to pop into my head.

Why didn't I try harder to be more responsible?
Why is writer's block so hard to overcome?
Why do I offend people by being myself?

This list could fill a whole page if I let it but alas I won’t. I will state that I jump the gun when thinking why and why not. It can be a destructive mindset that can spiral you down a deep and dark rabbit hole if you let it.

I have been stressing lately about reviews, my first book ‘Ink Stained Love” has gotten some great reviews and sales are above what I ever dreamed they would be. On that note “Silent Screams” has been on sale for eight months and has gotten zero reviews, even from the ones I sent out for this specific purpose. WHY NOT?

Could it be that society is too nice? Readers don’t want to hurt my feelings with a bad review? It might just be me but I believe that a bad review on my writing would be better than nothing. I leave you with another great song from The Pretty Reckless today.

Enough of this complaining post, Snow is on the way today and the temps of Jack Frost are looking good for a white turkey day tomorrow. May you always get the truth in life instead of the silent treatment, stay blessed my friends.

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