By
T.K. Flicek
What is it that tells me “no”?
Is it my mind with which I hear my plight, or ‘tis my heart full of fright?
Success is beating down the door and yet I linger determined to ignore the obvious answers doth faith hold in store.
Just one small step I fear to tread, and yet I wait, for ‘tis the struggle I dread.
Blood, sweat and tears I must shed, to earn the rewards for our daily bread. I do not know which path to choose,
the life of ease or that of dues. A single spark is all it takes to ignite the flame of soul’s true faith.
As I take a step I do now know, the voice inside who tells me “no”. I am the voice afraid to let go, choosing fear rather than to know.
There is a constant bickering inside my head and with every passing day the greater my dread. Desperately seeking the “right place at the right time”, I waste away while life passes by.
I must decide right here, right now to banish the voice that tells me “no”.
A tough, painful journey now paves the way, to a fairytale ending and everlasting successful days.
Labels: angst, battles, depression, frustration, life, self-confidence
By
T.K. Flicek
Breathing softly…my body is calm.
Intoxicating is the scent of perfume that sweeps so secretively into my mind. My head swirls with visions of your blinding beauty. Pumping madly against my breasts, the blood burns through my veins as you draw nearer. No longer calm, I sit and wait.
No words yet spoken, while bodily vibrations tremor with desire…burning desire. Silently begging, yearning for a single touch, I beg for you. Breathing harder…Barely containable, the soul yearns to scream. Then flesh meets flesh. Moisture in your breath glistens upon my nape, while the gentle scrape of your fingernails glide tenderly across my skin.
The long plate of burgundy hair falls gently over my shoulder revealing the innocence of bare milky white skin. Against the light of the moon,
our eyes reveal the secrets within. Trembling with unknown desire, I close my eyes while lips part, beckoning to be touched. No thoughts…no doubts…no fears…
Nearer you draw unto me, your breath so warm upon my face. Screaming, yearning desire echoes in the cavity of my mind. Your fingers bring a wave of new thrills as they slide gently through my silky hair and come to cradle my head.
Begging, pleading desperately I call out your name. Tenderly you reply without unnecessary words. Fireworks ignite the flames of desire as your full ruby lips reclaim their treasure. Uncontrollable passion, unrequited love, and deeply pure untainted trust abound in harmony, as two lost souls become one.
Deep within their slumber, their mind doth roam, to mystical lands, fairy clans, and wise old dragon homes. Untainted and pure is a baby’s mind, open and free from society’s blinds. So journey precious baby to a land of old, and safeguard the magical legend forever to know.
A secret world born to all, but through greed, lust and desire man shall fall. Take care this warning from the innocent babe, keep open your mind and live for today. Cast out the “conforms” of society’s power, and remember the legends of life’s first hour.
By: T.K. Flicek
When planning your next vacation consider your reasons for the trip…relaxation and stress removal, of course! What better way to rid yourself of stress and find relaxation than by strengthening your heart and mind through exercise.
“EXERCISE!”
Wait just a moment, exercise increases the flow of blood to your brain and aids to reduce stress. It also increases the body’s metabolism, reduces the risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, obesity, and diabetes. So, let us see how we can incorporate this healthy lifestyle change into the vacation scene.
Vacation Spa Packages
Most resorts and cruises now offer spa packages to accompany there vacation destination. Amongst the list of events, are massages, yoga classes, tai chi, personalized fitness classes, meditation therapy, and nature walks. With so much to offer, it will be easy to choose an activity for each member of the family. The vacation spa not only purifies the body but also cleanses the soul, so, when you return home, you bring a new look, healthy body and peaceful mind.
Nature Retreats
Nature retreats rescue you from the fast-paced world of high-speed, over budgeted, rat raced life. Here you will find solace in the peace and beauty of what nature has to offer.
Healthy meals offer the traveler a way to detoxify their body. Experiencing fun activities, such as, rafting, nature walks, and meditation are a therapeutic part of nature retreats. Returning to nature allows you to reconnect to the simplicity of life and opens up the doors for love and peace to return.
Ski Resorts
Today, ski resorts come with a variety of different activities. There are skiing and snowboarding slopes, hiking trails, which are fun, and physically exuberating. However, if the snow is not your friend, then return to the lodge and discover a healthy alternative. Included in most resorts, today, are indoor gyms and spas, here you will find various relaxation tools to ease the mind and relax the body. Therefore, after a hard day of hitting the slopes and feeling your adrenaline pumping, head into the lodge, soak your muscles in a hot spa, and melt into bliss.
Island Traveling
Head to the islands where you will find exotic beaches filled with surfing swimming, scuba diving and parties. When traveling to the islands you enter a world of beauty and tranquility. Here you will begin to unwind and release your mind of stress from the humdrum monotony of life. Take a dive into the crystal blue waters and experience the natural wonders of the coral reefs and simplicity of aquatic life. On the other hand, grab a board and ride the waves. Allow the waters to relax and cleanse your soul. After a long day in the sun, enjoy the nightlife of the locals as they celebrate the meaning of life.
Exercise is not only going to the gym and sitting on a machine, it is a fun exciting adventure to a new foreign land or the snowy, white covered mountains. Exercise is a return to the comfort of nature and rejuvenation of the soul. Therefore, the next time you are planning a trip remember to include these few suggestions and experience the benefits that exercise really offers.
By: T.K. Flicek
Cookbook? Oh, you mean all those nostalgic looking books sitting in the closets or resting on the shelves of bookcases collecting years of dust.
Wake up and smell the computer processor! With the advancement in technology and the World Wide Web population increasing by the second, it is not much of a surprise to find grandma’s sacred cookbook taking second place to the infamous internet.
From recipe databases (such as Allrecipes.com©) to online culinary education (as seen on FoodNetwork.com©), the limitation of culinary masterpieces are now just a click away. The culinary world has indeed moved into the 21st century.
It is as simple as typing the word ”recipe” into your favorite search engine to find over 500 million pages or the word “cooking” and receiving over 400 million pages. Today you will find websites that contain recipe databases to recipe blogs and simple cooking lessons to online culinary degrees; the possibilities are infinite.
Even one of the most famous cookbooks, Better Homes and Garden Cook Book©, has adapted to the new media by introducing a “Food & Recipe” page to their website, http://www.bhg.com/. Here you will find thousands of kitchen-tested recipes as well as a blog where the consumer can submit their own creations.
Culinary magazine giants, like Bon Appetite© and Gourmet© have also moved into the electronic format to relate to their readers. At http://www.epicurious.com/ you will find a wealth of resources, which include recipes, culinary articles and a community section that allows its members to store recipes, share stories, and even upload their own culinary videos.
The #1 cooking site on the internet is also the #1 cooking broadcast network, Food Network©, http://www.foodnetwork.com/. This website does it all: thousands of recipes, how-to demonstrations for every occasion, personal recipe database, blogs, and culinary education taught by world famous chefs.
The list continues to grow as young and old move into the world of fast pace living. The evolution of the cookbook has indeed arrived. However, has society forgotten the good old-fashioned time honored tradition of the flour-covered cookbook sitting on the counter while spouting out the instructions to grandma? Has the endless resources of information aided the human race to grow or detract from the human quality to commune.
While the individual person continues to increase their time spent “surfing”, remember the good old days where a life long memory developed from a “flour-covered cookbook.”
