<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[RSS Feed]]></title><description><![CDATA[RSS Feed]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com</link><image><url>http://direct.ecency.com/logo512.png</url><title>RSS Feed</title><link>http://direct.ecency.com</link></image><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 08:21:26 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="http://direct.ecency.com/@beautifulwreck/rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Letter to a love transmuted]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thank you for showing me yet another facet of the priceless diamond that love is.   You were the prism through which my light refracted and reflected a million colours; most of them I didn't even know]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-161155/@beautifulwreck/letter-to-a-love-transmuted</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-161155/@beautifulwreck/letter-to-a-love-transmuted</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-161155]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[beautifulwreck]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 30 Mar 2022 10:27:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://i.ecency.com/p/BgxWBRxjvNho1d5owNvLc9kLkZETgqoQLu9zcBbNBbDDEp9W4DbuZJuZRxvVGAjEenAwcDjv76NdMRG2Ei8HD1jQHq4eFrzUDD34DYUjNmumKng4mvX4cKnftePBgStHCojYaQs8wvumQj32JDxDatbsff6MvmwkA4xvngzQaLFayDg?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Falling into place]]></title><description><![CDATA[As I type these words, I do so with a smile. An authentic one; wide, from ear to ear. Keep that in mind as you go forward, yes? As I write down these thoughts, I do so with a smile. I like where I'm at]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-166408/@beautifulwreck/falling-into-place</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-166408/@beautifulwreck/falling-into-place</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-166408]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[beautifulwreck]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 29 Mar 2022 00:49:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://i.ecency.com/p/BgxWBRxjvNho1d5owNvLc9kLkZETgqoQLu9zcBbNBbDDEp9W4DbuZJuZRxvVGAjEenAwcDjv76NdMRF23vSfwCsN2f2zEbbxqxwWJoiE6E2vEaZfesMtBnEBrCTydTVb4Uox4sbM9WycFw4YZfycZQ1JfSYn3MVPYohCW5QFNU5aa22?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Look back and move forward]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dwelling on the past is futile and consuming, that much I've learned. But taking some time to look back and reflect can often be a productive endeavor, or at least somewhat invigorating. I've found it]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-166408/@beautifulwreck/look-back-and-move-forward</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-166408/@beautifulwreck/look-back-and-move-forward</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-166408]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[beautifulwreck]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 26 Mar 2022 22:29:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://i.ecency.com/p/BgxWBRxjvNho1d5owNvLc9kLkZETgqoQLu9zcBbNBbDDEp9W4DbuZJuZRxvVGAjEenAwcDjv76NdMRFDDbL1x1MVzLh8KF3xpD1ejM5LhtXp9DJtqVYL9HCtn4FS4wH398nqr8vLsvePEGWD9YzWPiGFvyfwVxUsbgtyZ4CZBYwERbC?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[A self-care weekend ahead]]></title><description><![CDATA["If you have the ability to love, love yourself first" — Charles Bukowski Yesterday, I was prompted to think about the upcoming weekend, and I realized it's been a while since I last planned]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-168869/@beautifulwreck/a-self-care-weekend-ahead</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-168869/@beautifulwreck/a-self-care-weekend-ahead</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-168869]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[beautifulwreck]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 18 Mar 2022 21:50:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://i.ecency.com/p/BgxWBRxjvNho1d5owNvLc9kLkZETgqoQLu9zcBbNBbDDEp9W4DbuZJuZRxvVGAjEenAwcDjv76NdMRFqWr4V8V9dmNp8oumuCeNzymM265E9qyLUE8DX56aLo5gryjdxfkhD6YacvBJBZYxZJ7XXgzeAfVKpxeTben9X9B6xeraJqVx?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hey there, miss! Did you get lost?]]></title><description><![CDATA[What's a cat lover doing on a dogs' park?   Let's start at the beginning. Yesterday was just a regular Wednesday for me, quiet, didn't have much planned, until my uncle texted to see if I was up for an]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-155530/@beautifulwreck/hey-there-miss-did-you-get-lost</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-155530/@beautifulwreck/hey-there-miss-did-you-get-lost</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-155530]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[beautifulwreck]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 18 Mar 2022 01:24:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://i.ecency.com/p/YpihifdXP4WNbGMdjw7e3DuhJWBvCw4SfuLZsrnJYHEpsqZFkiGGNCPxMptJhBqAbzp9eYBY3YQPpyhTYn3c8h7KiGKjNnBaKDMTcTa32NwLmcZaJpQ7WZHSryWpPNiCYPkjKWHd88oboueho54z5PZ6ExTAJhRC1MeaUAbzoNpE?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[In need of advice]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hi there, I hope you're well. Thank you for being around and giving my content a chance. First of all, a warning. In this post, I'll mention some delicate matters, as mindfully and respectfully as I can,]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/mentalhealth/@beautifulwreck/in-need-of-advice</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/mentalhealth/@beautifulwreck/in-need-of-advice</guid><category><![CDATA[mentalhealth]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[beautifulwreck]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 15 Mar 2022 06:03:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Those who sit at my round table]]></title><description><![CDATA["If you have knowledge, let others light their candles in it" — Margaret Fuller Hi there! It's been a while. I hope you're well. As for me, I'm here. Which is very close to being okay. With no]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-168869/@beautifulwreck/those-who-sit-at-my-round-table</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-168869/@beautifulwreck/those-who-sit-at-my-round-table</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-168869]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[beautifulwreck]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 13 Mar 2022 20:23:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://i.ecency.com/p/BgxWBRxjvNho1d5owNvLc9kLkZETgqoQLu9zcBbNBbDDEp9W4DbuZJuZRxvVGAjEenAwcDjv76NdMREr3PzX2GXx3Dn8vR9hAvqw6qgQNEyAcEjXfvFZCuT7WmxAeNgrDPwguwF3y5m79T2Jn46iQmQkkwx1X6v7rcoYPxFBPW6Ambk?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rock bottom]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here I sit, back against the wall, legs bent in a weird angle. My hands rest on the granite floor, by my sides. A doll dropped from a higher place, gazeless eyes lost in the empty space. I allowed myself]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-166408/@beautifulwreck/rock-bottom</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-166408/@beautifulwreck/rock-bottom</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-166408]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[beautifulwreck]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 22 Feb 2022 10:35:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://i.ecency.com/p/YpihifdXP4WNbGMdjw7e3DuhJWBvCw4SfuLZsrnJYHEpsqZFkiGGNCPxMptJhBqAbzp9eYBY3YQPpysN3RGkYEZU4FbRbWtktec1kqreAkaXTeVmkjyeYkYrEmBaWreBAUQ9LkG6PMjvmoR8MR62wvDKzm65rBYgHXgVWXSNd6va?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[I'm taking a short break!]]></title><description><![CDATA[First of all, I must admit it: I haven't been prioritizing my sleep as I should, and the neglect has taken its toll on me. These past two weeks were incredibly hectic, filled with unexpected events, both]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-168869/@beautifulwreck/im-taking-a-short-break</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-168869/@beautifulwreck/im-taking-a-short-break</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-168869]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[beautifulwreck]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 28 Jan 2022 16:47:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://i.ecency.com/p/YpihifdXP4WNbGMdjw7e3DuhJWBvCw4SfuLZsrnJYHEpsqZFkiGGNCPxMptJhBqAbzp9eYBY3YQPprfqRnpQipqUyLLTxmzYYomtEKUcK52iYWA9qCGcFFXBMHJLMFQs2Co9UC4Vc9aQ9HZCVLvS3NMjeFjEqw2Yq8Jyu7FzqPqY?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Breathe me in]]></title><description><![CDATA[I wake up, and the first thing I do, even before opening my eyes, is smile. The scent of our bodies, intertwined, lingers in the air. The temperature of the place is just right, and it feels very pleasant]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-168869/@beautifulwreck/breathe-me-in</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-168869/@beautifulwreck/breathe-me-in</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-168869]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[beautifulwreck]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 27 Jan 2022 05:51:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://i.ecency.com/p/BgxWBRxjvNho1d5owNvLc9kLkZETgqoQLu9zcBbNBbDDEp9W4DbuZJuZRxvVGAjEenAwcDjv76NdMREs95KyUzjDTE2HWttUUo2x4am83ovxsAW16ufxxiGrX9CjxHQRjfpaxRfPYYxKB1in8NHNMEFZ5BhxJrgNmHoog64yBMeNNSr?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Refrains from a hostile land pt. 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[Folklore — noun. traditional customs, tales, sayings, dances, or art forms preserved among a people. Merriam-Webster Dictionary.   One of the characters most closely associated with the best of Venezuelan]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-110011/@beautifulwreck/refrains-from-a-hostile-land-pt-1</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-110011/@beautifulwreck/refrains-from-a-hostile-land-pt-1</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-110011]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[beautifulwreck]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 25 Jan 2022 11:30:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://i.ecency.com/p/BgxWBRxjvNho1d5owNvLc9kLkZETgqoQLu9zcBbNBbDDEp9W4DbuZJuZRxvVGAjEenAwcDjv76NdMRFoBa8Qjyod2g4eCdiee9evNVkWHyFZxM7mGUWGCsQCtTfMGXUhE4xWJZe8cpucFtDhckFynUTynpbSJi6muNNnQiEQqw8LUgW?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thalassophilia]]></title><description><![CDATA["Everything you've ever wanted is sitting on the other side of fear" — George Addair   Limits and boundaries have always amazed me. When I say always, I mean it literally; from the moment I was]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-168869/@beautifulwreck/thalassophilia</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-168869/@beautifulwreck/thalassophilia</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-168869]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[beautifulwreck]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 24 Jan 2022 01:10:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://i.ecency.com/p/YpihifdXP4WNbGMdjw7e3DuhJWBvCw4SfuLZsrnJYHEpsqZFkiGGNCPxMptJhBqAbzp9eYBY3YQPpz1yvjgmnLqoFW1Lzmev3edZDByNS23L6AnACTKiEtS3QN4L1beBUAgeCq45FTdSPSk5Qt9KjMvaeTCLkXfrNx4spBAeMLS2?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[By the light of the moon]]></title><description><![CDATA[If it was up to me, we'd be out there. Completely lost and away from this mess of a world. Found, in the way our breathings synchronize while we walk through the forest. Lost to the perfect sensation of]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-161155/@beautifulwreck/by-the-light-of-the-moon</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-161155/@beautifulwreck/by-the-light-of-the-moon</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-161155]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[beautifulwreck]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 23 Jan 2022 01:08:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://i.ecency.com/p/BgxWBRxjvNho1d5owNvLc9kLkZETgqoQLu9zcBbNBbDDEp9W4DbuZJuZRxvVGAjEenAwcDjv76NdMRFeJtrTqR1x6rBKcdyNadmCoVMxd5FbSazGHyee7twptL2c8PBPT1Eoe1qVfTCgXxzTdKTvTZRuxYabAidigzNGfyRWm6oqcx6?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[The prism of life]]></title><description><![CDATA["Stare long enough into the void, and you'll see light, as well as colour." — beautifulwreck About two weeks ago, I went to visit my littlest brother, who I strongly believe to be my soulmate.]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-174301/@beautifulwreck/the-prism-of-life</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-174301/@beautifulwreck/the-prism-of-life</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-174301]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[beautifulwreck]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 21 Jan 2022 23:51:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://i.ecency.com/p/YpihifdXP4WNbGMdjw7e3DuhJWBvCw4SfuLZsrnJYHEpsqZFkiGGNCPxMptJhBqAbzp9eYBY3YQPpuDaZkEdsmmnrSHx8USBLWyEiDfm14vcPRj463cP6161B5uzcfwPr4z99r2qRqVRK58cJfnaMnq4e1Jvo2bCWX1h6N1zFttn?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Laying a solid foundation]]></title><description><![CDATA["Time and balance, the two most difficult things to have control over, yet they are both the things that we do control" — Catherine Pulsifer Today's post is not going to be as bleak as the previous]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-166408/@beautifulwreck/laying-a-solid-foundation</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-166408/@beautifulwreck/laying-a-solid-foundation</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-166408]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[beautifulwreck]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 20 Jan 2022 23:18:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://i.ecency.com/p/BgxWBRxjvNho1d5owNvLc9kLkZETgqoQLu9zcBbNBbDDEp9W4DbuZJuZRxvVGAjEenAwcDjv76NdMRsiS4oot3xbZ6d4LLFFCqe4qY5YDW1aFWZhaFDF6U8JPsWaJ3bvtvbvDsdtMZpXQ9sGLNb6zSo5XcN5F4Dx71wd2fUprCuRPjk?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[A letter long overdue]]></title><description><![CDATA[A letter to whom, some might ask. That's a great question. I don't know the answer to it. A letter to myself, I guess. If there was even the slightest chance of me addressing other people involved, I would]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-161155/@beautifulwreck/a-letter-long-overdue</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-161155/@beautifulwreck/a-letter-long-overdue</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-161155]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[beautifulwreck]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 19 Jan 2022 22:22:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://i.ecency.com/p/BgxWBRxjvNho1d5owNvLc9kLkZETgqoQLu9zcBbNBbDDEp9W4DbuZJuZRxvVGAjEenAwcDjv76NdMRF2im5JtSM2Y4ewKATDjGStDvCXxFN8pDNeS89BGyNi8fuJP5wcwc4WGM6fbkKW34Eg2DpQqWGLnzjExhpnS6hywgjCiLNffAe?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[On nightmares and characters, and a few things in between (II)]]></title><description><![CDATA["Our memories have voices, too. 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