Roar in the Afterglow

If a product could talk, told you where it came from and how it was made, how its creators were feeling and how long of a journey it had to take, - would you still want to buy it, put a chip into this game ? How much did its bargain price and mass produced parts take away from the birds, monkeys and trees ? How much is our air polluted for our (pointless) wants and needs ? And once it was sold, who got the profit ? The stockmarket, a mansion or someones needing pocket ? So in 2019, support Fair-trade, sustainable, local or independently made, or buy the already produced ones -no double footprint, re-use the same. Give back to the planet what you take, a charity or a hard working maker this way. 

I wanted to write about male self acceptance, both physical and otherwise. The idea of the ideal man. Strenght, a pack of six and brave as a bull. No- humans are not Captain America- or whatever character your head might turn you too. And. p.s I´m sure this fictional character has troubles too. like unwanted body hair. or anxiety. Don't let the cameras fool you. Neither do they look like Adonis- and if You or your friend does (or get close to it), congratulations. it is all a pleasant bonus (for the most part.. love island flavio is nothing to go for). But that's the thing- bonuses; fit, guitar skills and the energy and streak of luck to create a start up company like all the millenials- no matter how appreciated, they are just that. a cherry on top of the sundae. The Sundae being you. Now before this gets to ice cream referenced let me rephrase that. You are enough. Honesty, a warm embrace. It does not matter if there is or isn't dandruff sometimes. Love handle

I wanted to write something about going on adventures of your own- even after you found someone who would walk there beside you to any  corner of the world. Now, this might not fit everyones idea of a relationship- but it is an important value and hope in mine. With so much time spent walking this earth solo, making plans and taking planes, hikes- breathing out after a past I left behind- I have grown fond of this feeling- the freedom, the time to myself. It is a part of me I will always need- a hug that no one else could give.  And Yes I am aware that I wished for a companion to all of this once I was whole- and I still do. But being someones companion- team- does not always mean walking with you, beside you- literary. It is just as much about giving space- showing understanding. Be happy for the other part going out there in the world and gaining the strenght and peace that they need. And I guess in alot of ways staying sane for themselves- and through that for others. Understanding