We are told that creatives must work as if they are lions: in great spurts of energy and intense focus when struck with inspiration…
Mules Who Dream of Becoming Lions: Thoughts on Creativity in a Capitalistic Society Read More »
creation, life is art
Normalcy is merely created when a majority of people are in agreement. In other words, when enough people think something is right, that thing becomes the socially acceptable version of correctness…
We’re insane until we’re not Read More »
creation
When I’m touched with a heavenly warmth in the form of an act of another human being, I start floating. I drift down the hall on tiptoes, a faint smile on my face, my eyes far away…
I’m starting to think there is no such thing as being “too sappy” Read More »
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We know clouds are water vapor, but we’re still amazed they float…
We are a Literary Trope Read More »
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It is so terribly hard to understand oneself and one’s place in the world. Your inner thoughts are all-consuming and seemingly what determines how you move through life. But what if your thoughts do not align with your actions?
Does Self-Discovery Ever End? Read More »
creation
I want to know with absolute certainty what is going to happen to me after I die. Not my physical body, but my soul…
We’re Going to Die, I Seek Salvation Read More »
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She sees her vulnerability and finds solace in her sentimentality because she knows that freely expressing her emotions is beautiful…
Emotionality as an Art Form, a Thing of Beauty Read More »
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Sitting on a porch seeing…
Panoramic Psychosis: A Poem Read More »
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She contemplated defenestration, spontaneous combustion, and drowning like Ophelia; she wanted to go out singing madly…
When life isn’t going your way, and you are unable to lay your head down at night with an easy heart, you must begin telling the trees your problems…
Tell the trees your problems Read More »
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In case you haven’t noticed, every single person around you is pretending they know what they are doing…
EVERYONE IS LIVING LIFE FOR THE FIRST TIME Read More »
life is artDon’t forget to follow Perpetual Girlhood on Pinterest! On Pinterest, you can find cool new graphics–like the one above–that do not make an appearance on the Perpetual Girlhood blog. (And it’s free to use!)
Why are we on this little rock? | Newspaper Edition Read More »
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Or maybe I’m just feeling extra melancholically sentimental today. Hopefully, I’ll think differently tomorrow…
All we’ll have is wistful memories Read More »
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Perpetual Girlhood has a brief–but big–announcement: Our very own store has been launched December 2024! The Perpetual Girlhood Store is still in its incipiency with lots of features and products to be added in the coming year. Although only two products are available at this time, we want to offer more variety
STORE LAUNCH ANNOUNCEMENT (initial stages) Read More »
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I dress to feel like a wood nymph who has come to live amongst humans with the dream of spending her life eating warm soups and devouring classical literature…
Why Dressing Yourself is a Thing of ART Read More »
life is art
I think we fear death, because we fear the unknown. We can’t possibly imagine what comes after death because all we envision is our own inert form once our heart has stopped…
Heaven Awaits (it must) Read More »
creation
When something inspires you, words will flow and your mind will be stimulated. As people, we aren’t all that unique in that no two people think in the same frequencies. It’s the exact opposite…
Is there no such thing as a feral person anymore?
Why are we on this little rock? Read More »
creation
Though grossly oversimplified, the primary difference between literary fiction and genre fiction is the purpose of the story being told: genre fiction focuses on the entertainment value of the plot and literary fiction focuses on the beauty and significance in the style of writing itself…
literary fiction vs. genre fiction Read More »
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As I write this, Christmas 2024 is quickly approaching. This list, however, is versatile and can provide inspiration for any event, holiday, or person. There is something for everyone. Though it is a bit of an unconventional guide, it is practical. We all want–or at least should want–family and friends to be healthy and
All-Purpose Gift Giving Guide with iHerb Read More »
life is art
Most psychics, clairvoyants, mystics, etc. in literature are female. Did you ever notice that?
Female Intuition in Literature and Life Read More »
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Oftentimes, the extraordinary comes unexpectedly and much sooner than you could have anticipated…
EVERYTHING WORKS IN YOUR FAVOR Read More »
creation
There’s just something magical about hearing your name spoken into existence and carried by the wind…
My existence is conceptual, but there are glimpses of solidity Read More »
creation
Pilates and walks are the perfect combination for girls who sit and read and write all the time…
Creatives are made to walk and do pilates Read More »
life is art
There are a lot of beautiful books in the world, but this list compiles a few that are timeless and look gorgeous on a shelf…
Beautiful Books That Make Great Gifts Read More »
literature
Is there anyone who’s capable of loving another person without–even if subconsciously–seeking approval of their love?
Is all fair in love and war? Read More »
creation
Do you ever think that Persephone eventually fell in love with Hades? And it has nothing to do with Stockholm syndrome or anything similar. That maybe she actually loved him?
Persephone in Love Read More »
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Lindsay writes: “Clumps of rubbery ferns motionless in the pale light cast no shadows upon the carpet of dry grey moss.”1 This light, coming from the sun, must be in the sky shining down. It is inexplicable, then, that – no matter how pale the light – the ferns do not have a shadow. It is as if the source of light is coming from everywhere, all at once…
By default, does girlhood come with perpetual sadness?
Untitled Ramble II Read More »
creation
I’m envious of cats. Their simple life. Their ability to sleep and sunbathe all day…
I’m not envious of you. Read More »
creation
Give your items a second chance at life through ethical decluttering…
How to Sustainably Declutter Read More »
life is art
If we all tried to make ourselves kinder people, the whole word would be a better place. It starts with us. Let’s not take this responsibility lightly…
Resolutions to Become an Ethereal Being in 2025: Dreamy, Kind, Unbothered Read More »
life is art
A connection between two souls, once formed, becomes an unchangeable, immovable love.
iHerb sells a wide range of health and beauty products—supplements, herbs, skin care, hair care, teas, etc.—that possess great healing powers…
iHerb Has Been Bestowed On Us By The Goddess Panacea Read More »
life is art
It’s the trees that make me cry more than anything…
These Wood Entities Read More »
creation
We should define first impressions differently. The person you thought you met before wasn’t me…
This summer’s reading is a means to return to childhood. Full of splendor, beauty, and the wonders of life, we read to find the serenity of summer…
Summer Reading Recommendations–A Return to Childhood Wonder Read More »
literature
Every human looks most beautiful in a healthy and untamed state…
A Holistic Guide to Looking and Feeling Divine Read More »
life is art
She sat staring at the heavy curtains that shut out the gentle twilit garden, thinking how few things in life were un-muddled, firmly outlined as they were surely intended to be…
Book Recommendations For Weird, Whimsical Girls Read More »
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I only wake up scared–delirious and delusional–when my fangs are not bared and able to reflect the moon…
I Grind My Teeth: Oral Poetry Read More »
creation
There is necessity in embracing and enjoying mundane tasks that, in the wrong mindset, can turn one’s life into a cyclical hell…
Finding Joy in the Mundane: Embracing a Sisyphean Existence Read More »
life is art
“Don’t you think it’s better to be extremely happy for a short while, even if you lose it, than to be just okay for your whole life…
My Favorite Existential Fiction Read More »
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It is ridiculous how much value people put into the appearance of their lawn. All it means is that they have given into the societal pressure put on them to maintain their outdoor space…
10 Reasons the Concept of Grass is Absurd Read More »
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