Is turning oneself into the authority not a further buying into the illusion of authority? I don't know, but I still think that the idea of authority is useful as a tool. A philosophy I was recently exposed:

Onward and ever upward, we go, dear @angelveselinov! #poetsunited stand tallest when standing together <3

A triumph of minimalism. Truly, the art of editing at its purest. 10/10 would read again

Yup! The Poets United group on Discord is pretty great. I've found some lovely posters to follow thanks to it. Be sure to say 'hi' if you decide to join us.

I just have to echo what @sublimate says here! I tried to explain what steemit was to my parents and I think they grasp it but I know my mother would absolutely love to have a physical publication, in

Dear @poetrybyjeremy, I would like to express my gratitude for what you are doing with these contests. Many of us new steemians are grasping at every opportunity we can to establish ourselves here in a

Perhaps you're right @superjazzhands to an extent. I believe it's impossible to make someone love a particular person or thing but there are great attempts at influencing how we love. Disney seems to have

My roommate and I have been practising gratefulness every night that we get a chance to eat together. It has helped me dramatically in shifting my mind's focus away from the negative ruminations that I

THIS IS FINE.

Firstly, a very interesting read and one which resonated with me on a personal level. Secondly, You can’t police feelings, you can’t force people to feel the same affection to everyone in the world in

They say offence is never given, only received. To me that sounds like a challenge!

The saying goes: "Life is what happens when you are making other plans." So it's probably best to factor into your plans the unexpected. Thanks for reminding us of this @chrismccron.

Good, honest words @chrismccron. Thank you for sharing your trials and for sharing the coping mechanisms that have helped you. I too suffer from depression and am still navigating its treacherous waters.

How bizarre that I come to reply to your comment now that I just received a phone call from my mother. She was distraught. She had to have her old, fifteen year old dog put to sleep today. The ripples

Death is the last great adventure. While I do not, per say, look forward to my death I cannot say that I am afraid of it. Who knows what is beyond that final door? I don't, not yet, and until it's my time

Lying in the shade Breathing deeply in The smell of grass Stay in touch @pleaseignore .