When Comment Sections Stop Wanting Readers and Start Wanting Actors

I recently left a comment on a blog post I genuinely enjoyed. It was thoughtful. It referenced the article. It asked real questions that came up while reading. In other words, it sounded like something a real reader would write. The comment was not approved. The explanation I received was interesting.I was told the comment sounded “too polished” and might come across as fake or AI-generated. What they really wanted were short, casual comments that looked like someone stumbled in from

Success With a Moving Finish Line

Introduction: When “Keeping Up” Never EndsSuccess used to follow a simple script: do well in school, get a stable job, work hard, retire on time. Now it feels more like spinning plates on a treadmill—work, side hustle, self-healing, health, relationships, and an online persona that always looks composed.Picture a typical weekday for a high-achieving professional:A 7 a.m. workout because “successful people wake up early”Back-to-back Zoom calls, with Slack messages pi

You, Inc.: Five Ways You’re Quietly Sabotaging Your Own Life

Introduction: The Call Is Coming From Inside the HouseNobody wakes up thinking, “Today feels like a great day to block my own progress.” Yet somehow, here we are. Stuck. Frustrated. Wondering why every “fresh start Monday” looks suspiciously like last Thursday with better intentions.Think about the friend who swears they’re “done” with their toxic ex, then ends up texting them at 11:47 p.m. because “closure.” Or the coworker who hates their j

Understanding Loneliness

“Sometimes you need to be alone. Not to be lonely, but to enjoy your free time being yourself.” —AnonymousEach of us have our own cross to bear in this tedious thing we call life.Some of us will arguably deal with considerably more ups and downs than others.I strongly believe that our burdens are not designed to break us, but to give us the strength to carry on.With that said, we are also designed to participate in fellowship with those

I Am Better For It!

Hello WA family! I hope that all is well with you and your loved ones. I wanted to originally talk about how blessed I am, but I could not really divulge the place from whence I was coming.This past year alone has been a doozy for me; nevertheless, I have nothing to complain about. Have you ever felt that way? I am, huh … I am asking for a friend.I have been blessed to wake up each and every morning, so far, with a modest amount of appreciation for my life. I do not feel as though I was

Setting Goals Versus Objectives

Today’s post is based on a TikTok video that I observed this morning. In this video, a young man was hailed as a great thinker because of his views on setting goals.In his opinion of goal setting, he stated:“Goals are dumb because a goal is the simplest way to fail. See, if you set a goal and you don’t achieve it, you ruin your self-esteem. If you set a goal and you do achieve it, congrats; but what if you don’t, you could have done more…. We all do something like

Discourage Or Dis (This) Courage

At some point, we all experience setbacks, losses, or total disappointments. Any of which could cause us to completely give up.In the event that we continue to press forward, those mishaps can dampen our motivation.In addition, some of us start second guessing our plans, involvement, or direction. This often has us on edge as we try to move forward.So the question becomes - Is it discourage or ‘dis (this) courage’ that we feel?Discourage or Dis (This) Courage?First, the spelling of

Feeling A Bit Disheartened!

Today I write with a heavy heart. I have grown accustomed to running into problems and having setback on this journey.However, I am currently facing an enemy from within. I am unsure as to how to process this new realization.When we run into issues, we generally research the system for answers on how to correct them.Unfortunately, at times we encounter opposition to our progress that extend beyond our control.Therefore, it becomes necessary to employ outside help in hopes of overcoming our dile

Selfless or Selfish?

Here is a question to ponder, ‘Are you selfless or selfish? The perils of our existence boils down to your answer to that question.If you are not in the place where you want to be, the choice to this question may seen difficult to answer.Time after time, you have encountered family, friends, or other approaching with their hands out.Are you reluctant to comply? Do you find yourself avoiding them? Do you see it repetitive behavior?Although it may be difficult to refuse them, do you always

Site Comment or Site Fluff?

Are you expecting a site comment or site fluff? Many are requesting site comments to add value to their post.I am troubled by the Site Comment expectations. Do not worry, I will keep this brief.In the 8 months at WA I have had three Site Comments disapproved by the requestor.The first disapproval was on me. I did not understand the rule of the game. I actually pointed out errors and mistakes on the website.As far as the latter two, the requestors rejected the comments because they did not add v