Bloganuary - Day 11 - How do you define success? I wasn't sure how to answer that question before the year 2015. I did most of what people would determine should lead you to success. I tried college, and even after I stopped short on college, I still pursued diplomas and certifications, and even tried college … Continue reading Self-ownership is success
Bloganuary - Day 8 - How far back can you go in your family tree? This blog prompt has the potential to be a little triggering, but I’m okay, I just have a very different way to approach this. Seven years ago, almost right around today actually, I decided to let go of fear. I … Continue reading Family seed
Bloganuary - Day 5 - What brings you joy in life? Life itself. I wasn't always a happy person, but I feel joy about the fact that I changed this for myself, and now, every moment of my life is truly joyful. There are times when I feel like I may not get to my … Continue reading Life itself
Bloganuary - Day 4 - What is a treasure that’s been lost? I often think that the greatest treasure that could ever be lost is us...each of us. Losing one self could mean so many things. What would be worse is to not know the kind of treasure that you are, to be lost. I … Continue reading Treasures reclaimed
I see...patterns, and cycles which repeat themselves, are likely to continue doing so. I made a choice not to get spun around in another loop around the track. In the last year, my confidence took a swan dive, but I found a route back. It started off mildly enough. They'll lean in as if they're … Continue reading The narcissist cyclic web
The last thing to sell off is my face painting kit and as I sat thinking about it, something occurred to me. The spirit of the dragonfly...For 14 years I face painted at least 2-3 weekends every month. It was rough always being on the go but now I see how my work ethic and … Continue reading Spirit of the Dragonfly
You know, it’s a funny thing that happened when I began truly loving myself. I was no longer as self-conscious. I stopped thinking about whether people will still like me if I did x or y. My mind became less occupied with pondering how I came across. . It freed me to be more ‘present’ … Continue reading Focus
“You’ve changed little bird.” - Sandor Clegane
“Without Little Finger and Ramsey and all the rest, I would have stayed a little bird all my life.” - Sansa Stark
- Game of Thrones Season 8 Episode 4
Touli walked up to the door with a quirky smile and rapped once, rubbing her temple anxiously. Honey came to the door in a bronze leotard beaming with childlike pride. “Did you get it?!” “I did.” “Well?” “Sonziwe Lamak” “What’s that?” “That’s his name, and he will bear five seeds for us. Amit, Sult, Jaz, … Continue reading The Bearing
hope. alone. is oftentimes, enough...
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