In the dimly lit recesses of a sacred gathering, a young man finds himself thrust into a spiritual awakening that will test the very fabric of his reality. An unsettling disturbance unfolds as the priest's solemn words echo through the chamber, anointing him with the holy cross. His father, consumed by an inexplicable force, rudely interrupts the ceremony, his actions a harbinger of the turmoil that lies ahead.Terrifying visions begin to unfold before the young man's eyes. In one m...

All too often, we make excuses for the things we do not achieve in our lives. We would all like to be rich, popular, happy, and have our egos stroked regularly. In fact, our primary "lack of achievement" can be blamed on our childhood influences. From the day we are brought into this world, we begin to create a road map, which, for the most part, will define a more significant part of our lives. This road map direction can never be changed, only rerouted based on the influences around us. ...

There are seven principles that dictate one's path to regaining reputability: RECOGNITION of the issues at hand, UNDERSTANDING the severity of the situation, SIGNIFICANCE or signifying the palpable resolutions to the conflict, REFLECTION or reflecting on the events that have occurred, conducting the act of ASSEVERATION and vowing that you will correct your errors, holding oneself solely liable of decision-making through the importance of ACCOUNTABILITY, and the final rule of seeking REDEMP...

Often in our lives, we forget the commitments, plans, or promises we've made to ourselves and others. This occasionally happens when we don't have a firm foundation set on our values and slip into mismanaging our priorities. Having forgotten about these things and being exposed for it can introduce self-doubt, mistrust from others, and harmful discourse within the relationships you've built. Our clumsiness and misrepresentation of our moral standing can distort others' perception of us. Th...

Society explicitly tells us that we are not ordinary if we step out of line. We are cast out like mist in the wind and swept away like the dust supposedly sitting idle while compiling more of itself in the corner of a room. This is the life of the black sheep before they are revered as the chosen ones. This term exemplifies a rarity within a species that stands out for its discoloration in wool. Much like humans, we stand out because of our unique interior personalities that complement our...

Our friends, partners, and family often dictate what we do daily, whether by distracting, derailing, or motivating us. However, there should be no moment you contemplate their intentions. Without fully comprehending your immediate surroundings, you will tend to fill the void of awareness with negative or intrusive thoughts. These 'special' people we hold on a pedestal are not always suitable for us, as your blood family should be irrelevant if the blood that runs through those roots and ve...