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Despair

Despair is part of being human, but if you're experiencing it constantly then it's a sign to extricate yourself from the situation I see a lot of it in dating and have experienced a lot myself. When this happens, it means your brain has essentially had enough Take a break for a week or two. Do... read more

Finished for now

There are consistently no matches around my age or anywhere near my location with similar interests. I get it, that's common for most O.L.D apps/sites (ignoring the ones populated with AI members) I've tried in recent history. Given the cost of them, including Boo, anything online feels like a... read more

Do you have a backup plan?

What if you are single forever? This is a question I had to face a few years ago, after a friend of mine took his own life and we later found out why. At the time, I was recovering from a permanent injury I had sustained in the gym. I had been training far too hard, sometimes three times a day,... read more

Psalm 139:14

Psalm 139:14 "Thank you for making me so wonderfully complex!Your workmanship is marvelous - how well I know it." Psalm 139:14 proclaims that we are “fearfully and wonderfully made,” highlighting God’s intentional design and excellence in each person. It expresses gratitude for being created with... read more

Once was a thrown away wooden panel from a laser engraving gone wrong... and then their trash became my canvas.

This painting is a reflection of our trying times and the personal peace that shall persist. Try not to let their outer furor consume your inner resolve. Letting go is the way, aim not to be caught in the embers of despair.

A stranger’s soul (based on a real encounter)

A stranger’s soul, ink-written, drifted softly into mine, We spoke of stars and ancient dreams beyond the edge of time. Two wandering hearts, unsure of home, yet resting for a while, We traced the maps of inner worlds and learned each other’s smile. We kissed like ghosts remembering a love from... read more