TLSJ Vol.1 “She Wept” Fiction. Based on a True Weeping. by Maya “But when you see it [depression] as something that’s uniquely beautiful, just as beautiful as joy…the sad parts of life are just...
TLSJ Vol.1 “Justin Time” Fiction. Based on a True Delirium Tremors. by Maya “The pressure of knowing that other people will be viewing my art and attributing it to myself, it just caused me to...
TLSJ Vol.1 “The Future’s Past” Fiction. Based on a True Alternate Reality. by Maya “If you’re in those cycles that are repeating, it’s much bigger than you. Humans are great at taking things so personally…You don’t...
TLSJ Vol.1 “Dark Place” Fiction. Based on a True Conversation Prior to the 2016 Elections. by Maya “It started to build up, and it got to a really dark place.” -Matt Milano How do we shape the culture? Branding....
TLSJ Vol.1 “Master Teacher” Fiction. Based on a True Master Teacher. by Maya “I’m the only one who really showed up, and the teacher walks in…” -Matt Milano This journal entry is inspired by true...
TLSJ Vol.1 “13 Reasons Why” Fiction. Based on a True Conversation with a Bank Philanthropist. by Maya “They feel uncomfortable listening to sad music because they feel drawn to it…’is that going to make me more sad?’…and I say,...
TLSJ Vol.1 “Letting You Go” Fiction. Based on a True Letting Go. by Maya I was just open…going through those breakups actually can completely open your heart and show vulnerability that I have never experienced… All...
TLSJ Vol.1 “Flings and Numbing Things” Fiction. Based on a True First Hollywood Kiss. by Maya “…my numbing thing was just having very meaningless relationships, flings, men, just like, in and out of my life. Sort of like...
TLSJ Vol.1 “Sinkhole” Fiction. Based on a True Falling. by Maya “We live in a culture where you are not given permission to be sad…there’s nothing wrong with being sad.” -Tim Ringgold Your...
TLSJ Vol.1 “What Happened That Night” Fiction. Based on a Second Attempt. by Maya “It was like angels were…with her.” -Tim Ringgold What happened that night That night, the mind was numb, the body was cold,...