Jay Owens

So I Actually Have to do Work?

I thought working from home would be laid back…nope!!

Turning the Page

As life goes on, I often find inspiration to write through what I experience. The inspiration is strongest when a shift occurs or when something dramatic happens. Yesterday, another chapter of my life came to an end. This chapter didn’t last very long, although at one point I was sure that it would. But theContinueContinue reading “Turning the Page”

To Protect and Serve

I had reservations about writing this blog post before I mustered up the courage to go ahead and do it. A lot has been witnessed throughout this anomalous year in regards to police brutality. Many deaths, protests and riots have overshadowed even a catastrophic pandemic, which still rages on and continues to kill people. WhileContinueContinue reading “To Protect and Serve”

7 Steps Toward a Stress-Free Life

We all experience moments of stress each day of our lives. Whether it is the biologically low stress of simply waking up each morning or the emotionally high stress of an argument with your mother, stress is unavoidable. Here are 7 things that I do (or at least try to) each day to help withstandContinueContinue reading “7 Steps Toward a Stress-Free Life”

MY UNIVERSE KNOWS ME

Serendipity A funny thing happened on my way to becoming a published author. I have two creative nonfiction articles out there in the ether. I’ve been waiting for over four months for a reply from the publications I submitted them to. I’m also currently working on my first novel. My focus, career wise, was solelyContinueContinue reading “MY UNIVERSE KNOWS ME”

Why Does Racism Exist?

Yesterday I created a video on my YouTube channel discussing my views on racism, spurred on by the social unrest following the tragic murder of George Floyd. Please click the link to watch my passionate discussion about racism. I try with the best of my ability to communicate why racism exists, what is the purposeContinueContinue reading “Why Does Racism Exist?”

‘Positive’ Outcomes of COVID-19

Disclaimer: I am not a scientist. I do not hold degrees in any of the subjects I discuss in my blog. I use this medium more like a personal journal rather than an information website. These are only my personal thoughts and reflections on things that are on my mind. As the world continues toContinueContinue reading “‘Positive’ Outcomes of COVID-19”

Cognitive Dissonance Regarding Social Distancing

Each day, I see images of deserted streets hiding a masked population behind the confines of their own homes. In my town, here in the southern United States, people are more relaxed, especially in regards to social distancing. It is confusing because doctors and experts are adamant about this particular safety measure. Personally, I canContinueContinue reading “Cognitive Dissonance Regarding Social Distancing”

More Musings on COVID-19

As the nation has amped up its safety measures, and as people conform to their new normal, I’m sitting here realizing that nothing has really changed for me. Yes, obviously, the world is experiencing something unprecedented and a lot of people’s lives have been permanently altered. I am only speaking of my own personal lifeContinueContinue reading “More Musings on COVID-19”

Seed of Growth

Today, I embarked on a journey to write a novel. I have been aware of this destination since I was a small child, but just today, at 42 years old, I have finally taken the first step toward making a lifelong dream a reality. It isn’t a dream I obsessed over, but I knew itContinueContinue reading “Seed of Growth”