life lessons

  • “Adventure Begins” – Poetry

    Raise your soul, start your climb Up the great tree of life! Above all, remember why. Hush, sweet child. Dry your eyes For in the darkness, there’s a prize Cloaked among the flesh, disguised. Hold to center on your flight And on the day that we unite, We will streak across the sky And ascend…

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  • Originally posted on Superlative Deviation: Life With Meaning, Life With Joy: This post was published on October 7th, 2016. The blog will be added to the Alura’s Platforms page here on Superlative Deviation. These are the steps you need to take, if you haven’t already. If you notice, the predictions she references in this article…

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  • Originally posted on Superlative Deviation: Life With Meaning, Life With Joy:   Daily life has been full of hard work, and lately it’s paid off. We’ve been blessed with the chance to help my mother get some much-needed health care, something that has brought a great deal of relief but also new challenges. Some days,…

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  • “Healing Embrace” – Poetry

    Enfolded by caring arms so real Igniting hope to strengthen and heal. Cursed be those who would deny This balm of life in the name of lies!   Poetry Copyright © 2020 by Ena Whiteraven   All rights reserved. Images: found online, photographers unknown, no copyright violation intended

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  • “First and Last” – Poetry

    Entertainment reaching filthier depths Jet-setting prophets with pulpits of gold Woe to the child! Woe to the parent! Repetitive sales pitch a thousand years old There’s a Devil in the books, screens, and boards Dressed up in words of trendy expression He wants to rule forever and a day Camouflaged with stylish, brand-name presentation The…

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  • “Gossip”- Poetry

    “Gossip”- Poetry

    Robed in various forms, Only the most overt is acknowledged. Hook and spike, lance and mace Dripping with perfume and incense. The simplest of addictions – What a destructive cocktail! Laced with sweet honey to mask The taste of death.   Poetry Copyright © 2020 by Ena Whiteraven   All rights reserved. Artwork: shutterstock.com – found…

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  • The Truth About Trolls

    Originally posted on Superlative Deviation: Life With Meaning, Life With Joy: Here’s an article done by Alura detailing the various types of internet trolls and how to spot them. Very informative! I’ve recognized several that I’ve come across in the past. It’s a relief to know what to watch out for. https://theilluminationofmetatron.com/trolling/?fbclid=IwAR2wHIxJbp7cCyOJQsc-_ra6ft2X-7mM3Py_r1C3qWBvVveEo5MoHT_7u0Y

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  • “Still Worthy” – Poetry

      If you’re lost and feel alone –you’re still worthy. If you feel no one cares – you’re still worthy. If you’ve forsaken your true path – you’re still worthy. If you sense the darkness in the air – you’re still worthy. If you’ve ridiculed the righteous – you’re still worthy. If you carry wounds…

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  • Personal Post/ Lit, Update: “When Hope Springs”

    Originally posted on Superlative Deviation: Life With Meaning, Life With Joy: ? I completed my first novel at the beginning of this month and am now consulting with my mentor and life coach on the next steps, not only in my career but also in my life. As Alura has told everyone, it’s vital during…

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  • “To Those Who Harm the Children” – Poetry

    Revelations made public Entering every home Tidings of swift retribution Utterly inescapable Riches turn to dust before them Naked truth given voice   Three times the debt repaid Only the pure left standing   Some balance finally restored Even the shadows disown you Neatly fulfilling the prophecy Disintegration of glamor Ends the age of terror…

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