You hear the call, the call to go into the barren place, that place we know as the desert. Fear rushes to the soul as memories of the harsh desert sun beating on your skin and the cold night wind biting at your face and fingers returns to your mind, making the hairs on your … Continue reading Where Dreams Go to Die
Trials
Happiness is a Shallow Life Goal
One thing the desert killed for good in me is the need for happiness. Now, I know that sounds pretty morbid and depressing right out of the gate, but hang with me for a bit and allow me to explain. A recurring idea that has appeared throughout these blog posts is that the deserts of … Continue reading Happiness is a Shallow Life Goal
Become a Monster
The desert has a way of changing you into someone your past self would not even recognize, someone who would shock your past self as well as those who knew you before. There is something revolutionary that happens in the human soul when we hit rock bottom and rise to the top, when our worldviews … Continue reading Become a Monster
Who are You? Pt. 5 Change the Narrative
In the last post, we covered facing the darkness that is inside each of us. We established that we are way more complex than we give ourselves credit for and we don't know what we actually believe until we start facing ourselves. Like the desert, the inner workings of our soul and the "why" behind … Continue reading Who are You? Pt. 5 Change the Narrative
Who are You? Pt. 4 Facing Your Inner Darkness
As your time in the desert increases and the unforgiving environment saps your strength, you realize you are running out of time. Food and water are scarce and it won't be long until you die. Death creeps upon your doorstep and the vultures circling above you are a constant reminder that time is against you. … Continue reading Who are You? Pt. 4 Facing Your Inner Darkness
Who are You? Pt. 3 Stop Lying to Yourself
The desert is the great mirror, the revealer of your truest intentions. In it, who you really are comes to the surface as the scorching heat and the blinding light burns away any walls you had up protecting your facades. As you look out into the expanse, you are faced with a question, "Will I … Continue reading Who are You? Pt. 3 Stop Lying to Yourself
Gifts from the Desert
Welcome to the desert! It is dry, barren, and lonely. There is no one to share funny moments with, selfies, or tears. As you look out into the expanse of sand and sky, you can't tell where one begins and the other ends. It seems as if both could go on forever. You can feel … Continue reading Gifts from the Desert
Gifts from the Desert 