Lanterns for the path — read gently.
These writings are little altars made of words.
Some were written in bright seasons, some in the depths of darker times — but all of them are offerings: small places to rest, to remember yourself, to feel what’s true without needing to explain it.
You’ll find articles, poems, stories, and book-length threads here. They aren’t instruction manuals. They’re companions: a hand on the shoulder, a lantern on the path, a soft bell that says, you’re not alone.
Move slowly. Follow your curiosity.
Use Search if you’re looking for something specific — or shuffle the deck and let something find you.
go on a gold hunt!
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Hidden Gold
“Nothing but hot air” was all mum ever said about dad on the rare occasions she’d say anything at all. When we were kids, me and my brother used to imagine him literally full of hot air, blown up like a balloon, drifting high in the sky across our little town. Imagining him was all…
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Symphony of Sadness
You say this and you say that And I hear ‘oh you’re so bad’ And the melody that you meant Gets all twisted and bent Into a story I was told long ago About failings I didn’t even know Were failings And your simple line on a violin Is suddenly swamped as the cellos kick…
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The Stars Shine In The Middle Of the Day
You know the stars shine in the middle of the day, you’d see them twinkle if the sun weren’t in the way And one soul’s dusk is another soul’s dawn, look beyond the horizon, the cosmos goes on and on And on and on to infinity, I can barley comprehend it, it just baffles me…
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I Eat
I eat when I’m happy, I eat when I’m sad I eat loads when I’m stressed out and that feels really bad I eat when I wake up, I eat before I sleep Sometimes I get up in the night and I eat until I weep I eat when I’m tired, I eat when I’m…
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It Starts Today
It starts today, it always does ‘Cos yesterday is just what was And tomorrow is too far away So I tell you now starts today Your hopes and dreams that matter most Begin to happen when you move close To doing them in your own way But only if you start today So don’t despair…
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The Radicalist’s Guide to Meaningful Freelancing
This book is for those of us who want to make a difference in the world and are either already freelancing or thinking about it. It is about how I found a way to earn more, work less, while contributing to work that matters to me. It sets out inspiring ideas and practical exercises to…
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The Procrastinator’s Guide To Killing Yourself
A gentle note before you begin This book speaks openly about despair, suicidal thoughts, and the urge to stop living. It does not give instructions, methods, or encouragement — but it does name the experience honestly. Please read at your own pace, skip anything that feels too much, and reach out for support if you…
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The Path
Take a seat and imagine you’re walking down a path. It’s pretty tough going, with unexpected bumps and dips that make you stumble and prickly brambles that scratch at your arms and legs. The path is narrow and steep with lots of twists and turns, making it hard to see where you are going. Low,…