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My Friends Are So Depressed

Posted on February 23, 2016 by Kevin Carlstead

I want to have children of my own so that I can teach a human being how to learn from the day they open their eyes. My son or daughter will be whomever they choose. I will only help them … Continue reading →

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A Story from “Hey Arnold!”

Posted on October 10, 2014 by Kevin Carlstead

The boarders assign each other a Secret Santa, and Arnold has to get a present for Mr. Hyunh. He hears his story about his lost daughter Mai, and decides to search the city for her. Arnold attempts to locate Mai … Continue reading →

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American Dream: Control

Posted on September 5, 2014 by Kevin Carlstead

There is a force field around me There is a grip on my thoughts There’s a chain holding my actions and my self-awareness lost It’s the sheep that keep me quiet The loneliness that keeps me tied Want so bad … Continue reading →

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In Response to “Fault in our Stars”

Posted on June 10, 2014 by Kevin Carlstead

I like to listen to this from the Fault in our Stars soundtrack while I read these words: Among the pains transitions and realities all filling up our perspective…we try…we try our hardest to keep the beauty in sight…to keep … Continue reading →

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Sigh No More

Posted on March 16, 2014 by Kevin Carlstead

I don’t think to understand – because of habit. I react to my feelings – because of trained reaction. So, when feeling good, or distracted from the pain, I can think so positively and I love being me. And, when I’m … Continue reading →

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A Few Keys to Understanding

Posted on January 17, 2014 by Kevin Carlstead

Here are some important keys to understand ourselves, others, and life that I have experienced to be true: 1st Key There is no point in planning for what you don’t know YOUR energy and the true FACTS from the situation … Continue reading →

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The Vast Ocean Ahead

Posted on December 8, 2013 by Kevin Carlstead

Whenever confused: Go to the source. Gather information. Find answers. We are thrown into experiences every single moment of our lives…and above is a receptive exploration into those experiences. If we stay consistently passionate to discover the truths in our … Continue reading →

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