May the sun bring you new energy by day, may the moon softly restore you by night. May the rain wash away your worries, may the breeze blow new strength into your being. May you walk gently through the world and know its beauty all the days of your life.
-Apache Blessing
From the Archives:
Flaws
We live in a society where we are automatically judged based on the way we look, whether it's a mark on our face or a rip in our jeans. Our actions are only observed through an optical lense aiming to achieve a level of perfection that is satisfactory to those who meet the golden rules of "perfection". Society tends to see a smudge in the lens as an imperfection or "flaw", first reaction is to wipe away the smudge instead of looking past the stained glass. This "flaw" is given a negative connotation ...it's an evil within itself, because as we use this word all it does is invalidate. By pointing out what appears to be a flaw takes away any possibility for it to be something of beauty. Something so raw . A flaw is defined as a mark..a fault. If we say beauty is in the eye of the beholder...and if perfection truly does not exist on this here earth, it would only be logical to assume that a flaw couldn't exist. Because beauty, perfection, is all just a theory...an idea. A perception. To look past the stained glass...as if the smudge never existed is simply to treat this "flaw" like it never existed. Who am I or the next person to have such an absolute idea ...such strong convictions based on a simple word ...but these are just my unspoken thoughts.
Expressed on 2/7/2016
Reflection
When you look in the mirror what do you see?
Do you see limitations or all the endless possibilities?
Do you see the darkest parts of who are you?
The shadows that exist deep within your roots?
Do you see the light you shine when you embrace your inner truths?
From head to toe, every bruise and every scar.
Even the martians on Mars can see who you are.
Do you see the cracks from the pressure imbedded into your skin.
Self- soothed and tended to simply on a whim.
Do you see your potential? Your growth? Your inner child's gleam?
Rooting for you.
You are your own dream team.
Have you forgotten what you are? And who you ought to be?
Who you always were before existing in society?
So tell me when you look in the mirror who do you see?
A reflection of God? Or...
Do you see limitations or all the endless possibilities?
Do you see the darkest parts of who are you?
The shadows that exist deep within your roots?
Do you see the light you shine when you embrace your inner truths?
From head to toe, every bruise and every scar.
Even the martians on Mars can see who you are.
Do you see the cracks from the pressure imbedded into your skin.
Self- soothed and tended to simply on a whim.
Do you see your potential? Your growth? Your inner child's gleam?
Rooting for you.
You are your own dream team.
Have you forgotten what you are? And who you ought to be?
Who you always were before existing in society?
So tell me when you look in the mirror who do you see?
A reflection of God? Or...
Expressed on 4/27/2021
An Introduction to Letting Go
Letting go is like an ongoing transition that feels neverending until one day you've finally either accepted reality but are still harboring, genuinely moved on, or buried the truth so deep that you've convinced yourself that you've "let go". Whether you are letting go of people, memories, or feelings; these old or new imprints on our lives can be harder to release than we think.
People say " just let it go" or " you'll feel so much better when you let them go" . People will shine a light on the relief you have after you've reached that level of acceptance or healing. I would know because... I am people. I'll admit I've thought these things for myself, but have said these things to others. When you truly examine what the journey of letting go looks like or feels like it isn't just black and white. There is no definitive time or formula.
Letting go is thinking you've gotten over an ex but being plagued with waves of feelings that come and go at the most INCONVENIENT times. Letting go is crying after months of subconsciously harboring feelings you did not know you felt so deeply because you've been so focused on "other" things in life. Letting go is having that moment of celebration when you are no longer triggered by a smell, a place, or a word that use to have you butt hurt.
The point is that the journey of letting go can feel just as numbing as it can feel exhilirating. It can be just as quick as it is long. I guess it depends on how tight of a grip you have on what was once the present, but is now the past.
People say " just let it go" or " you'll feel so much better when you let them go" . People will shine a light on the relief you have after you've reached that level of acceptance or healing. I would know because... I am people. I'll admit I've thought these things for myself, but have said these things to others. When you truly examine what the journey of letting go looks like or feels like it isn't just black and white. There is no definitive time or formula.
Letting go is thinking you've gotten over an ex but being plagued with waves of feelings that come and go at the most INCONVENIENT times. Letting go is crying after months of subconsciously harboring feelings you did not know you felt so deeply because you've been so focused on "other" things in life. Letting go is having that moment of celebration when you are no longer triggered by a smell, a place, or a word that use to have you butt hurt.
The point is that the journey of letting go can feel just as numbing as it can feel exhilirating. It can be just as quick as it is long. I guess it depends on how tight of a grip you have on what was once the present, but is now the past.
Expressed on 11/30/2020
