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The Moody Mortal

Moody home inspiration, living authentically, & embracing your weird

How to be a change-maker

Do you ever just wake up in the morning and wonder "what the actual fuck?" Do you often feel powerless in a world that moves with such intensity and speed that you can't keep up? I know I do. It's easy to feel lost as one person among 8.2 billion people -- questioning how you can possibly make a dent in the seemingly endless amount of hurt of the world. Lately, I've been channeling energy into working out how to be a change-maker. Join me, won't you? "Never doubt that a small group ... VIEW POST

Starved to death in a land of plenty

I fell in love with My Chemical Romance as a mostly closeted Emo -- I mean, I was absolutely all-in passion-wise but the outside world would never really know by my appearance. The typical emo would never have pegged me as one-of-their-kind off of the street, you know? But I love them...their music, their angst, their unapologetic presence, their moody-to-the-extreme aesthetic that left me breathless and always wanting more (sometimes in tears, other times screaming out of vindication that ... VIEW POST

How to build compassion: chapter one

Compassion. Noun: a feeling of deep sympathy and sorrow for another who is stricken by misfortune, accompanied by a strong desire to alleviate the suffering. A strong desire to alleviate suffering -- compassion is one of the most beautiful of human potentials. It's a skill, a way of living that must be taught, modeled, shaped in a way that will impact the way a person sees the world, every single day. As a parent and an empath, I often think about how to do this in a way that will impact my own ... VIEW POST

Creating magical moments in the mess

People complicate the world, don't you think? On the one hand, there are people whose very presence is an inspiration. They coax the best out of every life they touch. It's as if light radiates from their soul...you can almost see its glow if you look hard enough. These are the folks that stand firm in their belief that humanity is made better by the work crafted by caring hearts and hands, open minds and souls, and an unwavering conviction that good will always conquer evil -- creating ... VIEW POST

Out of the mouths of babes & Oatmeal Cranberry cookies

CW: themes of death, childhood death, anxiety It's no secret I'm a night owl, always have been. There hasn't been a moment in my life when I've felt the natural pull to rest my weary head at a decent hour. My least favorite quote? "Early to bed, early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise." Dumb (okay, not dumb...maybe I'm just jealous?). Anyway, it was late one night a few weeks ago when I was lying in bed, sipping a glass of Pinot, reading Sir Arthur Conan Doyle when the ... VIEW POST

Do you hear the people sing?

The US Army chorus sang “One More Day” from Les Misérables — a protest anthem from one of the most powerful musicals of all time. If you’re not familiar, Les Misérables examines the societal and political impacts of unjust government and the power of the human spirit to overcome adversity. So, the US Army chorale performed One More Day at the Governor’s Ball — surrounding the President with their voices powerfully raised in protest. Incredible. Do you hear the people sing? I’ve spent much ... VIEW POST