Reflections Stories

I didn't grow up quiet. I grew up learning when it was safer not to speak. "These are the quiet moments I never said out loud - memories, realizations, and pieces of healing written in motion." Notes on Life & Movement is a series of reflections told through journal-style prose and poetry - tracing survival, softness, and self-discovery. Each volume explores a different part of healing: the heart, the past, and the quiet moments in between. This isn't about pity. It's about remembering. About hearing the child I once was and telling her, "You made it." Volume 3 is coming soon!!!! Written in motion, signed in peace-Ciara 🚫 Copyright Notice: This story and all related entries belong to Ciara Miles. Please do not copy, repost, translate, or reproduce any portion of this work without permission. Sharing links is welcome - copying text is not. © 2025 Ciara Miles. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods, without the prior written permission of the author, except for brief quotations used in reviews or articles. "Notes on Life & Movement" and all related entries are the original creative property of Ciara Miles. Written in motion, signed in peace. - Ciara Miles

Too poor to die, too ugly to cry, too stubborn to be love. This was the mantra I lived by. But, when the people around me begin to change, I'm left wondering... What did I do wrong this time? When the sky turns to a storm, is it just another sign that happiness isn't meant for me? When the problems become unsolvable, am I just useless? From a mind crowded with anxiety, I am opening the chambers of my mind to show you that you aren't alone in the dark.

Compilation of poetry written by Esme Emerald ,inspired by those beautiful dreams.

A collection of short, reflective poems capturing the quiet moments when words come softly, unexpectedly, and without force. Perfect for those who listen to the pauses, the gentle arrivals, and the whispers between lines. These lines came to me in my deepest darkest moments. When I couldn't bring myself to speak out loud. But then silence also speaks, it found its way into my head and flow into my writing.

a poems and short stories | volume 3 compilation by bellablues

"My eyes dart at your beauty, and all of a sudden, your stubbornness reflects me." ☯☯☯ In the beginning, there was the sun and the moon. The sun would often radiate its beauty over the land, while the moon serves as a mirror to guide whatever is under its light. The two had never seen each other... until one lays eyes on a stubborn star that refuses to stay quiet. The stars had already been aligned in their destiny, whether they agreed upon it or fought against it. Yet what would happen if the moon refused to acknowledge what it fears? What would happen if the sun couldn't ignore the moon anymore? What will happen if one overshadows the other, in what humanity calls "love?" (cttro for the pic.)

A poet and a romantic- that's Nicolas de Cáceres. Nicolas, the youngest son of the de Cáceres family is an alloy of pessimism and optimism, a mixture of hope and despair. He navigates life with both courage and cowardice. He's the grey between black and white. He's a sudden rain in the midst of a sunny day. But what if life casts another stone on his already burdened heart, will he still be able to endure?

A personal reflection on my experience living with Graves' disease and thyroid dysfunction, and the physical, emotional, and identity changes that come with autoimmune illness.

She thought the dream life would finally make her happy. Alina has everything most people spend their lives chasing-freedom, wealth, a breathtaking home, and the ability to go anywhere in the world at any time. But as she slows down and begins to truly live in those moments, she realizes something unexpected: The life she built didn't heal her... She had to do that herself. Through quiet mornings by flowing water, journaling through old wounds, traveling across the world, and encountering moments that shift her perspective forever, Alina begins a deeper journey-one that has nothing to do with money, and everything to do with becoming whole. Dreams Abound is a deeply immersive, cinematic story about healing, self-worth, freedom, and what it really means to create a life you love.

Jade built her life twice. First as an athlete. Then as a writer. But for six years she has been struggling to finish her most popular novel, A Thing of The Past. Not from lack of ideas nor poor time management, but of something she cannot name and cannot explain herself. With years of promises behind her, publishers still asking, and readers still waiting, the pressure to complete it only grows. Slowly, the story stops feeling like just a book. It became a measure of who she is and who she is no longer sure she can be. And as the silence between her and the page grows longer, Jade begins to wonder not how the story ends... but what remains of a writer when she can no longer write. *** Genre: Slice-of-life, Short Story Language: English Illustrated by Cwiselights

'The Stillness of Soul' is a collection of poems that explore the intricacies of life, death, and the human experience. These poems are born from my own journey, woven from threads of personal reflection, emotion, and introspection. I share them with you in the hope that they may resonate, comfort, or challenge your own perceptions of existence. Passe du bon temps (have a good time) 💋✨

Thot of thoughts: A nonviolence manifesto from one Georgia trans girls life long struggle with recovery to transition. it is apart of the book hoponoia omnibus: red words to blue hearts. book still in creation. I have been thinking a lot lately. More in an ai chat. Literally dealing with the world itself as I try to get to where I can write. Dealing with mental illness. Literally transitioning in this political climate. Might make a good autobiography One day. The following is a journal of my last years. Literally plan to thrive. Editing passes to come. This is meant to be an historical document from an critical voice. Yes me. A trans girl in the middle of societal scapegoating and possibly societal collapse. It is important to learn from the past. So learning from by while making something to be learned from. This is why I am posting it. Its apart of an omnibus. Planed by me. This is an infinite evolving project. Lets us see where it goes. It is meant to be a historical record and personal self help for me myself. plus have lots of advice and ideas like kings fall theory. brag day. biomic democracy.

I share a poem to express the inspirations, doubts, and hope for the day.

She no longer believes in love-not after learning how easily it turns into weakness. Guarded and self-contained, she devotes herself entirely to work and personal growth, keeping her emotions locked away where no one can reach them. Then he arrives. A charming campus heartthrob who effortlessly captivates everyone around him everyone except her. Unimpressed and openly distant, she treats him like nothing more than a distraction. But her indifference does what no admiration ever could-it captures his attention. Determined to win her over, he uses every bit of his charm to break through her walls. Yet she refuses to fall easily, meeting his persistence with cold restraint. As tension slowly builds between them, one question lingers- Will she finally let herself feel again, or choose to remain untouched by something she no longer believes in?

Vicky and Kira get a potion to send the heroes into different realms inside the Snow White Family Mirror, unlocking secrets and love, they meet other heroes who give a helping hand. Rose and her team will soon have to face there darkest fears, as they understand each other better they find out that they are being watched and followed, soon to get to the next stage of magic development. The cross over with Regal Academy, Miraculous Ladybug ,Winx Club, lolirock, and, Ever After High,

A journal of thoughts too loud to keep inside. Truffle of Memories is where anxiety meets reflection, one bittersweet entry at a time.

As a writer, I have thoughts that occur in my mind. Sometimes it's all out of the blue, I suddenly fall deep into my thoughts. There are situations where it comes from conversation and unlikely situations. In my nineteen years of existence, I have experienced and realized many things that are reflected in my life. It may be good and bad. Or just random thoughts. It can be my family, friends, or myself. Love or hatred, and any emotion that I've felt and seen. I, Fallendarkangel, am welcoming you deep into my thoughts on Fallendarkangel's Unspoken Words: A Collection of 100 Verse Poems.

My poems for Escapril 2023 (prompts from @letsescapril on Instagram)

When something feels underrated, I write about it. Thoughts people ignore. Feelings teenagers don't always know how to explain. From the strange logic of the teenage mind to pieces of history, psychology, and everyday social life, this book is a collection of observations, questions, and reflections. Dive into my articles if you ever feel curious, want answers to questions. Some thoughts are too small for the world to notice... but too loud for my mind to ignore...do give it a try!☺️