Tired Beauty, 2021. St. Andrews State Park, Florida. Original Photo by SnapDragon X. All rights reserved, yo. Greetings, Dear Reader! The SnapDragon Family is currently on the road, seeing some sights during this all-too-depressing season of lockdown during winter in Pennsylvania. (starts shivering, and hides head beneath a blanket) We’re cozied up in our Berkshire... Continue Reading →
SnapDragon Speaks: On The Apology.
I’m sorry, yo. For a lot of little and not-so-little things. . . . I’m sorry for all the times I thought I knew better; I’m sorry for not realizing the limitations of my own world view. I’m sorry for making To-Do Lists while you gave instructions I later needed. I’m sorry for snapping when... Continue Reading →
SnapDragon Speaks: On The Dark.
Original Painting by SnapDragon X. Acrylic on Canvas. 2017. I’m afraid of the dark. Like, for real. And it’s not because I think there are trolls in the basement, or Civil War ghosts in the attic. (But—ahem—now that I’ve revived that thought, I might crawl into bed even earlier tonight.) (pulls the blanket up to... Continue Reading →
Question of the Day – No. 511
If you could bring something into your life overnight, what would you bring and why? PS: If my writings mean something to you and if you feel you can learn anything from me, check out my book (Fighting the Inside Dragons) on Amazon in both Kindle and Paperback format!
Finding My Voice
Provided by Danielle Davis from The Nurse's Heart “Flowers don’t open and close according to who is walking by. They open and show their beauty regardless.” - Rebecca Campbell A recent realization I have had is that I struggle with using my voice or "speaking my truth." I know I am not alone in this. I... Continue Reading →
Who am I? Who are you?
Hi all, I have been thinking of something lately. If someone asked me who I am, what would I say? Other than the obvious demographic information of course. And I realized I do not have a good answer to that. I tried to define myself without association to anyone or any job. Assume I am... Continue Reading →
Question of the Day – No. 510
What do you miss the most in these times of crisis? PS: If my writings mean something to you and if you feel you can learn anything from me, check out my book (Fighting the Inside Dragons) on Amazon in both Kindle and Paperback format!
Living with Uncertainty
Hi everyone! Until recently, I have struggled with the idea of an ‘uncertain future’. I grew up in a family of government workers. In Turkey, if you work for the government, you are guaranteed for life. You have job security, full health care coverage etc. So, I valued guaranteeing things. But I also have this... Continue Reading →
Question of the Day – No. 509
How do you feel because of this pandemic and what is your opinion about it?
Question of the Day – No. 508
How often do you assume others think bad about you and how do those thoughts look like?
Question of the Day – No. 507
From all your achievements, which are you the proudest of?
Question of the Day – No. 506
How would your life look like if your deepest desires came through?
Question of the Day – No. 505
What are the three most important characteristics someone needs to have to become your friend?
Question of the Day – No. 503
How is overthinking impacting your daily life?
Question of the Day – No. 502
How different is your life now compared to the beginning of the year? PS: If my writings mean something to you and if you feel you can learn anything from me, check out my book (Fighting the Inside Dragons) on Amazon in both Kindle and Paperback format!
Question of the Day – No. 501
On a daily basis, what kind of thoughts make you sad? PS: If my writings mean something to you and if you feel you can learn anything from me, check out my book (Fighting the Inside Dragons) on Amazon in both Kindle and Paperback format!
Brain-Storming 8
Situation: Peter has got a job offer in a country far from his home country. The job pays well and is a significant upgrade from his current job. He will have to stay there at least 5 years. The question that is bothering him is that he does not know anyone in that country and he... Continue Reading →
Question of the Day – No. 500
What kind of thoughts come to you over and over again?
Question of the Day – No. 499
From all the things you’re afraid of, which one(s) seem impossible to overcome?
Question of the Day – No. 498
In the past year, what hurt you the most?