Daily writing promptWhat’s the best way to deal with negative thoughts?View all responses Negative thoughts are usually what they call the devil trying to force yourself to believe a certain way. Somebody stated to me that you have two angels on each side of your shoulders, both whispering to you. On one side is an... Continue Reading →
Daily writing promptWhat’s your top tip to be successful in life?View all responses Success isn't just handed to you. It's also something you have to claim, pray on, and work towards. A lot of times we don't realize that simple daily task that are placed in front of us is a test, or step forward... Continue Reading →
Pip: Names, nicknames, and the strange alchemy of how a word someone else gave you ends up defining a whole career — Literaturebyjessc has been doing some thinking, and it tracks.Mara: This episode pulls from posts covering personal identity and naming, life advice across generations, and what it actually means to build happiness out of... Continue Reading →
Daily writing promptWhat’s the best advice you’d give to someone younger than you?View all responses When I was younger I used to always say "I can't wait until I get older," until older came. If I could turn back the hands of time, I surely would. I'd do it all over again just to fully... Continue Reading →
From birth, we are given a name that sticks with us in some way. This name can be based off of things such as chubby cheeks, being grandma's first grandchild, or even a miracle. My uncle nick named me "Jlo," because I would always sing Jennifer Lopez's songs as a baby. I am 30 years... Continue Reading →
Ahh, A kid at heart is always a wonderful feeling. It's like you have so much love to give out during sadness, happiness, etc. Remember being younger, and wishing to be an adult so bad, now we're all adults and wanting to change the hands of time. Being a kid at heart is going out... Continue Reading →
Daily writing promptWhat’s a common misconception people have about happiness?View all responses Happiness comes in many ways, it's not just planted into your hands. You have to work, pray, and claim that happiness. I think one of the main things that made me analyze happiness differently was becoming an adult. The things that bring me... Continue Reading →
Daily writing promptWhat is something you wish you could tell your 20-year-old self?View all responses From my teens, to my twenties, I wanted to be grown so bad. That was due to strict parenting, and not being able to do a lot of the things I wanted to do with my friends. I understand the... Continue Reading →
Daily writing promptWhat is one way you have grown this year?View all responses Mentally, I've grown. I'll sit back and overthink the next step, which was one of my biggest problems. You have to just let things flow, but that comes from living in survival mode since a child. I am realizing I no longer... Continue Reading →
Daily writing promptDescribe a decision you made in the past that helped you learn or grow.View all responses The best decision that I could have ever made was to let go, and let God. I had to understand that I can't fix and save everything, and everyone. It's crazy how life will teach you lessons,... Continue Reading →
Daily writing promptDescribe a random encounter with a stranger that stuck out positively to you.View all responses I can't recall what I was being seen for, It could have been a ruptured Ovarian Cyst, however I was in the hospital and waiting for my results. Now too often we don't realize how hard some people... Continue Reading →
Have you ever performed on stage or given a speech? Starting my journey as Literaturebyjessc was difficult in the beginning as anything probably would. Nothing comes handed to you easily, “If you want it, you gotta see it with a clear-eyed view,” courtesy of Meek Mill. That’s exactly the motto I live by. I always... Continue Reading →
You can tell what principles define a person just by their actions. A lot of us who were born in the 80s and 90s have strict rules, guidelines, and beliefs that we live by. So when something seems normal to you, one may look at you differently because that's not how we were raised. Like,... Continue Reading →
The hardest personal goal I set for myself was many despite my disability. I wanted to show the world that a disability doesn't make you incapable, it makes you stronger as a person. I went on attempting to work despite my medications and effects, I fought it until I couldn't any more. As an epileptic... Continue Reading →
This here is a nice question. Let me truly break things down to you. I was in a relationship that shook my mind all over. I started expressing myself in a notebook. One day that notebook was found, and ripped in front of my face. It was just like “F your feelings,” when it was... Continue Reading →
Not all tears are bad tears. Tears of joy do exist, and what makes us cry as individuals can vary. For example, I’m all about positivity and everything that has to do with it. I’m all about daily affirmations, pushing myself and others to be the best person they can be, no matter what the... Continue Reading →
Throughout my life, I have been given many obstacles to overcome, some of which I am still fighting. The word "Can't" doesn't reside in my dictionary, nor my head. I believe that anything is possible as long as you put your mind to it. I've gone through many things, such as losing family and friends,... Continue Reading →
Daily writing promptWhat are your morning rituals? What does the first hour of your day look like?View all responses Everybody knows the day can never start correctly without coffee. It’s like a If I don’t have my coffee, don’t come to me with so much in the morning, kind of feeling. My mornings varies between... Continue Reading →
Daily writing promptDo you spend more time thinking about the future or the past? Why?View all responses Everyone thinks in some way, shape, or form. Whether it be overthinking, preparing for something coming up, or remembering something, it's all thinking. Sometimes, it's about how you think, and why you do it. For example, I associate... Continue Reading →
When are you most happy? Believe it or not, they always say your happiness comes first, your happiness matters. I’m most happy when those around me, even those I don’t talk to on a daily are happy even if I am not the cause. You know why? Because i’m not selfish, I know my time... Continue Reading →
Daily writing promptWhat's your favorite word?View all responses A lot of people stand on negativity when they believe they are incapable of doing something. They tend to use the words “I can’t,” manifesting that whatever it is they are trying to do will not get done. If you constantly say you can’t do something, you... Continue Reading →
Daily writing promptWhat profession do you admire most and why?View all responses Children have always had a special place in my heart. I've always believed that children had nothing to do with any adult issues and were not asked to be here. They should not be punished for anything that has to do with adults'... Continue Reading →
Daily writing promptWhat do you enjoy most about writing?View all responses The fact that this question was presented is absolutely amazing. I can proudly tell a story that put me in a bit of a depression, yet inspired me to create this webpage. I kept a small notebook where I found it easier to write... Continue Reading →
You placed me here to help for a reason. No one knew it was me they needed. Countless attempts, and sometimes pleading with others to understand that "Jesus is the reason for the season". You placed me here to wipe away tears that you couldn't and lead those towards the path that they once thought... Continue Reading →
Daily writing promptIf you were forced to wear one outfit over and over again, what would it be?View all responses It's funny that this question came across as I look at what I would wear for the day, each day I wake up. I started a business years ago with the inspiration to myself to... Continue Reading →
Daily writing promptAre you a leader or a follower?View all responses If I followed every lead around me, I’d be living the dream of someone else. Making the mistakes and same mistakes that others have made. I choose to lead in everything I do with a neutral and positive force because in the end whatever... Continue Reading →
It is important for us as women to stick together in many situations, especially with children. It is beneficial for support groups as sometimes parenting can be hard. It’s even harder when Domestic Violence is involved against you and your children. No woman should ever have to experience abuse, nor should a child see or... Continue Reading →
How would you improve your community? It takes one person to lead the way. Once people notice that you can do something, they start to shun you for it, and sometimes it’s because they’re not a part of or in the position to do the things that you are doing. Changing a community doesn’t always... Continue Reading →
What activities do you lose yourself in? Because I was once lost, I tend to help those who are lost themselves. I tend to always be a helping hand because that’s what the brand of Literaturebyjessc stands for. If I don’t stand up to the way my business started, what good will the future do?... Continue Reading →
Daily writing promptWhat was the best compliment you've received?View all responses As an advocate, and someone who cares and does things in or for the community, I hear a lot of compliments. I think the best and most memorable compliment is "You are so strong, and for a young woman your age, you have an... Continue Reading →
What is one word that describes you? I’ve been through many trials and tribulations that I constantly discuss as a test of my strength and faith. Each time I overcome those trials and tribulations, it makes me stronger, makes me wanna go harder, and makes me more ambitious if you will. What’s the definition of... Continue Reading →
Daily writing promptWhat strategies do you use to cope with negative feelings?View all responses Negativity is all around because that's what we allow. We allow people to bother us, we allow people to belittle us, we allow that entity that we don't need around us, to enter. That's the major problem, we can't focus on... Continue Reading →
Daily writing promptWhat is one question you hate to be asked? Explain.View all responses One question I hate to be asked is "Why did you do that?". The brand of Literaturebyjessc stands for unity, positivity, and changes within the community, youth, homeless, family, and any other events that could be non-organizational. So when I visit... Continue Reading →
Daily writing promptHow has a failure, or apparent failure, set you up for later success?View all responses Failure is to fail at one thing at a point in time. When you think deeply about it, it doesn't mean that you can't try again, or do whatever it is from a distance, or in a different... Continue Reading →
Daily writing promptTell us about your favorite pair of shoes, and where they’ve taken you.View all responses My favorite pair of shoes may sound different to many. We take different steps in different directions each day, so I guess we can all assume where this is leading. Those shoes you never take off, as a... Continue Reading →
Ever since I've known Darian, he has always been the type to be a "Go getter," to never settle for less. He has humbled me in some situations, you think you know everything, and then boom someone comes along with a little more knowledge that makes you sit back and analyze your life. A "Loss,"... Continue Reading →
Daily writing promptHow do significant life events or the passage of time influence your perspective on life?View all responses Tomorrow is never promised, so I live for today. I live for the things that I moved past, because it was an obstacle for me to stop. There have been great events and people who had... Continue Reading →
Through out my other social media, I have been discussing the importance of spiritual connections, and how it is important to be in touch with your spiritual side. When you get an instinct telling you not to attend that party, it's right. It's not always an instinct, what you forsee ahead of time isn't always... Continue Reading →
Daily writing promptWhat could you do differently?View all responses What could I do differently? Nothing. If I reversed my whole life, I wouldn't have learned the the things I did to become the person I am today. Life has taught me so much, that some things I wouldn't have learned on my own if I didn't... Continue Reading →
Daily writing promptWhat is the greatest gift someone could give you?View all responses Everyone thinks that a gift has to cost money and that it has to be valuable in some way shape, or form. What about meaningful? Ever heard of “It’s the thought that counts,”? The most meaningful gift given to me was the... Continue Reading →
Graduating is a different type of thing. It's not just an accomplishment, it's a mission. It's a mission accomplished for me. You see there are people who depend on my story to keep pushing, and i’m not saying it’s a heavy weight on my shoulders, I love the fact that people believe in me, that... Continue Reading →
Christmas is a time of joy, a time to get together as a family and enjoy life and each other as you should every day. It’s a time when people show thanks with gifts, kind words, and loving memories. I cherish moments like this because not everyone has a roof over their head, clothes on... Continue Reading →
What's the first impression you want to give people? You’ll never get a second chance to make a first impression, so why not make sure the first one sticks. As a disabled person, that’s not the first impression you’ll ever get, because it’s not visible, and I don’t make it stand out. What I want... Continue Reading →
What was your favorite subject in school? Ya’ll know I love to talk, and have a story for everything! Originally, during highschool, I studied sociology as my major. Not because the football coach was handsome, but because I wanted to study people, cultures, and why we do the things we do. Now sociology is the... Continue Reading →
What's the best piece of advice you've ever received? The best advice anyone can receive is to simply mind their business. When you focus on your own needs and wants, life treats you differently. It’s not called being “stingy”, it’s called giving yourself time to make sure you are prepared in all aspects. What can... Continue Reading →
It’s always a nice time when networking behind the scenes comes to life, especially on your birthday. What an amazing birthday surprise. Yall know I love music, so of course I had to be there in the front row to watch my man 908 shut the scene down. One thing about 908 is, he knows... Continue Reading →
Daily writing promptWhy do you blog?View all responses It's funny this question comes about. I was going through a lot of things that I kept in a journal, or I wrote mini stories with few details pertaining to my life, but no one knew. I was emotionally damaged in a state of thinking everything was... Continue Reading →
Music is a form of expression. Making music is a different type of expression, it's your choice of freedom to express your emotions to people who may feel the same way. Opxra has a different style of music, he can literally sit at the computer and work with anything given. When it comes to his... Continue Reading →
Everyone has a different style in everything they do. Some of us write with our left hand, and some write with our right hand. Well, with Jersey Club, everyone has their own sound in a way. If you really listen to and understand Jersey Club music and the producers behind it, you can pretty much... Continue Reading →
High school is where are you me a lot of the people that you will now either see prosper, or be left at the same spot, and sometimes lower. High school is where I met, Jasmine, and to our surprise we both ended up meeting back up in a very successful way after years. High... Continue Reading →
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