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About me - Mikalyn Erikson

In the mind of me death was a teenage fear

and the conquering of it, well that I hold dear.

Now its life that I'm struggling with

hugging the wall as I ascend this narrow cliff.

I live in the Pacific Northwest with my boyfriend and our two humongous dogs;

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Religion & Spirituality > New Age Concepts Self-exploration as the key to discovering higher and inner self: 5 of 36
Soul searching. What does that term actually mean? It's hard to search for something that one cannot see, touch or define. We often do one thing with the soul however that is unmistakable evidence and 'for me' proof of its existence. We feel it. That's what we do with the soul, we feel. Just as we can feel the wind and the s... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Is it possible to be fat and happy?: 2 of 11
Is it Possible to be Fat and Happy? Isn't everyone warmed by the company of a fat, happy cat? Even though there is a small voice in the back of my head telling me that I have made the cat fat, regardless of his wishes; for I am the hand that feeds. Well, we're all the hands that feed and we are charged with the responsibilit... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Problems with the world today: 15 of 77
The world has Aids, and Cancer, and Diabetes. We have war and terrorism and corruption. All of these things take lives and impact countless others; people are brought to their knees preying and weeping over these things everyday in our country and the next. These things are real, we can smell them and touch them and feel the... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Mistakes: 19 of 93
From the flame I feel the heat I can tell you are thinking of a line My desire at your feet please don't bleed me till I'm dry In these eyes selfishenss I'm risking everything for a love I now deny You are pain, you are life you are something I could ride on for a time but who am I? More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Childhood memories: 71 of 308
Chapter 1. Smack! You're alive! As I think back to the first memory I can conjure, there are so many fuzzy indistinct pictures, sounds and feelings. Then there is a memory that is clear and piercing and as I look at it in my memory projector I can see that it is when I truly became aware of my living being. Smack! It's like ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture Was Christ really crucified?: 4 of 15

Jesus' sacrifice was probably not an accurate historic account. For those who claim that there is genealogical proof of his existence I'd really like to see that research because I doubt that is a fact. The ancient genealogy of David and the line of Adam that is stated in the Bible is most likely real. It can be backed with ... More..
Sciences > Astronomy Biography: Pythagoras of Samos: 1 of 3
Pythagoras "The father of numbers," The first Philosopher, Yavancharya the "Ionian Teacher," That Man. Many names exist for the ancient master, Pythagoras. It is said that he served many masters throughout his time; perhaps he acquired the names there. Or maybe his many titles come from his loyal disciples, who dared not cal... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Teen Challenges Teen body image and the media: 21 of 55
"You're Only Popular with Anorexia." Tori Amos My neighbor recently got plastic surgery. She was 25, drop dead gorgeous and could make men crumble with a snap of her fingers but always felt that she was lacking in the second base region. Do you think that at twenty three my mother knew someone who had breast implants? I don'... More..
Travel > United States Top five tourist attractions in the USA: 31 of 77

What are the top five tourist destinations in the United States? It's a small number to say the least. There are so many beautiful, breathtaking and heartwarming sights. Your favorites may depend on what type of tourist you are. Are you looking for fine art and historical significance? Or a hot spot for night life and entert... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Sharing my favorite object: 3 of 7
These Boots Were Made For Walking My boyfriend gave me some army boots. You know military issue thick rubber pump you up and you may never see your foot again kind. Not because I'm in the army but because he thought they were nice boots and our town had just received 60 inches of snow over the last couple of weeks. They cert... More..