Can’t shake this thought of what if I don’t get out; a thought that keeps giving me thoughts of fear and doubt; maybe I let my hopes of being released get too high; what if prison is where I’m destined to lay my head and die; what if […]
We are living in fearful times. Every day, every month, every year there is some new catastrophe to wrap your mind around. Part of the problem is the nature of fear in humanity: why it exists, how it short circuits the rational section of our brain, and the […]
For far too long, Fear has gripped my heart. Overly concerned with that which another may think or say or even do. My choices have been crippled by the heavyweight presence of this Fear. My desires diminshed, and never fulfill all because I was afraid. Fear of you. […]
As a black man, I understand how much we want people to respect us, but the question that came to me while I thinking about the subject of black men and our want of respect was, “do we live lives that would be categorized as respectful?” Does our […]
Chasen death. The same way a new born seek air. Say a prayer, as I gamble my life w/out playing fair. Sedated to be honored by those , who don’t care. Liven a life that’s unaware of being aware. Shield w/a soft smile. Hidden by a stern glare. […]
My life at the moment consist of long days and short nights of sleep. Waking up stressing about life and going to sleep hoping I don’t wake up because my dreams are better than my reality. There’s not a day that doesn’t pass by that I wish I […]
Dear Fear, How’s life treating you inside my head? You have been putting in a lot of extra hours lately and for that I respect you, wanting to work overtime and all. But it doesn’t mean you will be compensated for it. I want you to know that […]
There’s a relationship between fear and authority. Consider, from the time that we’re born, we’re programmed to fear those who claim some kind of authority over us. Fear is first instilled in us by our parents, and we fear them even if they’re not violent. Think about that […]
A love was that keeps lovers apart, is destined to be an endless life loneliness and separation. A love that cannot be, because of one persons fear, will never get beyond the mind. A love that is set aside for the living of ones own life, […]
Fear is an illusion that appears real. Fear is a fabricated emotion. Fear is degeated by positive thoughts. Fear is fueled by negative energy. Fear is a choice. Fear not my brother … Focus on the positive. Steven Anderson DOC #288318
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