#alleviation

[wordsoftheheartandsoul]

For so long, you've prayed for peace. You opened your eyes every morning hoping for a better day and closed them every night wondering when that feeling would come. You awaited that feeling of alleviation, clarity, and confidence that you so desperately envisioned but never quite embodied. You ached for that feeling of having some sense of normalcy and safety after being in seasons that felt almost too uncomfortable to bear. Now, seasons and lessons later, the tide has turned. You look back at those times and appreciate the tears because they taught you more than you ever anticipated, and you clearly see the resilience of the person in the mirror. As you stand here - older, wiser, and more understanding than you've ever been - embrace this moment. Embrace what it took to bring you to this point, and release the pain that ultimately positioned you. You are standing in answered prayers. Now, stand tall.

Morgan Richard Olivier - One Still Whisper

[howifeltabouthim]

I felt a shadow fall behind me, a burden leave me. And something passed between us . . .

Tanith Lee, from Death’s Master

[christinas-place]

One of my recent pieces

[escafeism]

Alleviation

It is when moments like this that I wish it was raining. I was actually looking forward to it, the rain. Late last month, I thought the rainy season has started. It seems so but it hasn't really reached its peak yet. Most of the rain lately are just passing by, like strangers walking back and forth in front of me in the station.

I like rains and thunderstorms. They make me calm and give me peace. They are my solace. They give me comfort and relief like seeing an old friend after a long time; except they don't respond when you talk to them. Instead they gave you this relaxing sound of water dropping like bestfriends doing unique handshakes and fistbumps with each other. Its good. It heals the soul.

For some, the rain seems like a nuisance for others. Hard commute, wet grounds, cold and general darkness. It seems like a hindrance for them and they wish it would never come again. But you see, I'm weird. I see things differently. For me, the rain offers refuge to people who wants to cry in peace knowing that they will be safe from the ears of those who constantly listen for gossip and curiosity. It serve as a miracle for thirsty plants of irresponsible owners who forgot to water them. It give you a reason to stop what you are currently doing to reflect and ponder on things you don't usually think about. It has that power to persuade people to be thoughtful and share umbrellas.

Maybe what I really want to say is that I wish it will rain. I wish it will rain, now.

[old-and-sweet-memories]

Me gusta sentir está sensación de alivio, al pensar, que tu libertad siempre me hará feliz.

You and other things, M.Isabel.O

[prestigeollie]

[innocity777]

Every few years, a new administration in Nigeria rolls out bold proposals and lofty declarations to bridge the housing deficit. Yet for many, especially the marginalized, these promises echo familiar words that rarely translate into real change. Behind the headlines and public appearances lies a deeper question: are these housing schemes truly meant to uplift