Category Archives: Inspiration, motivation, self-improvement, transformation
Does God Hate You?
When I was younger my idea of God was more akin to that of a genie, not unlike the one found in the classic Disney Movie Aladdin. I would cry and plead and beg for things until they were given to me by my overworked tired mom, and when I did not get what IContinue reading “Does God Hate You?”
Dirty Sci-Fi Buddha Tells Me about Life!
On this very Special episode of Blossom- Kent Wayne A.K.A Dirty Sci-Fi Buddha, tells me all about the interesting things he has learned in life. Had so much fun talking with Kent and believe this information is invaluable to any and all humans, let alone writers. Enjoy on podcast or YouTube. First Draft PodcastContinue reading “Dirty Sci-Fi Buddha Tells Me about Life!”
Mystery Blogger Award Gift- I won! Because I am the best. And I have no ego
WooooHoooo!!!! I am so excited. The amazing and talented Huguetta, presented me with this awesome award on Saturday, THE MYSTERY BLOGGER AWARD, and honestly, when I first saw it I got this rush of goosebumps and tears welled up in my eyes. To be recognized by your peers for the work that you do is one of theContinue reading “Mystery Blogger Award Gift- I won! Because I am the best. And I have no ego”
Watch “UniWeb Interview With Matt Whiteside and Guest Author of “My Persian Paradox” Shabnam Curtis- on YouTube
Shabnam Curtis joins me today as we discuss her Memoir of growing up in Iran and her personal Journey to Writing. Shabnam’s story inspires me to remember that no matter where we come from or what obstacles stand in our way, it is up to us to move forward towards our dreams. Links to herContinue reading “Watch “UniWeb Interview With Matt Whiteside and Guest Author of “My Persian Paradox” Shabnam Curtis- on YouTube”
I am Funny!
Man oh man, boy oh boy, woman oh woman, dear oh dear… I love, love, love to laugh. More than anything I believe, to laugh is to find magic in even the darkest parts of the world. A good laugh connects and heals us, it resonates deep within. A convulsion of the muscles that pulsatesContinue reading “I am Funny!”
Are You Willing To Suck?
Hello there, my name is Matt. I am in a state of upheaval and chaotic mental insanity. What’s your name? Last night after all my praying an meditating, my meetings and writing. After all the talking and work I had done spiritually, I wanted to lose my mind. I wanted it to just poof andContinue reading “Are You Willing To Suck?”
Stupid Ideas
Success and failure, when did they become so mind altering? In the same vein, when did figuring out who I am, become so difficult? The complexities with which I presume to see the world are really just egotistical arrogance based in believing my sensory perception to be the all knowing all seeing Eye. I seeContinue reading “Stupid Ideas”
Does Your Connection Suck?
I am reminded again and again of something on my daily walk through life. The darkness and disconnect is all a symptom of my action. On days that I feel lonely and apart from the world its usually not because I am not surrounded by people. It is like I am in a dark roomContinue reading “Does Your Connection Suck?”
How Did I Get Here?
Some Mornings I wake up with a sense of dread, of terrified forboding that some unseen boogeyman is waiting for me just around the corner. That the idea of my security and my survival is in immediate peril. When I wake up like this It’s hard to shake, like trying to run from your shadowContinue reading “How Did I Get Here?”
Seeking Purpose Today 