You Get to Choose Whether You Die Once or Twice
There will come a time when we are laid to rest. Where our eyes close and life replays before us. Regrets no longer matter. Laughter is remembered. Betrayals can be forgiven. And acceptance of our death is spelled out in our eyes. The thought of where do I go when I die is no longer a thought, but a reality. And whether you’ve experienced this before will determine if you get to rest in peace. Because for too many, if you don’t grab hold of your purpose today, that won’t be the first time you die. You get to choose whether
Support Is Not Scarcity
There’s Enough Room at the Table A previous supervisor of mine reached out to me on LinkedIn recently while I was traveling. She shared that although she was still employed, she had begun exploring what might be next for her career and asked that I send along any opportunities I came across that I thought would be a good fit.
Desire to Learn
The Beauty in Learning My desire to learn is greater than any desire to be perceived as intelligent. It does not make me uncomfortable to say “I don’t know”. I love being around people who make me “feel stupid” per se. And as long as I have breath in my lungs there is something for me to learn. My mother
Waiting For Marriage
Is Marriage Right for This Season of Life? Fewer young adults are getting married, having children, or even desiring either. I’ve seen some of my peers marry their high school sweetheart while others are juggling the idea of marriage at all. And while many look at marriage differently based on culture, religion, and even desirability. Marriage is becoming less common.
Self-Doubt Is The Lie We Hold Onto For Comfort
When Fear Sounds Logical I’ve realized recently that self-doubt is rarely loud. It doesn’t usually sound like:“I’m scared.”“I don’t believe in myself.”“I’m afraid to fail.” If anything, self-doubt often sounds responsible. It sounds logical.Practical.Measured.Realistic. I noticed this during a conversation with a friend recently. They asked why I hadn’t started pursuing a business venture they believed I would be great
The Art of Not Being Figured Out
I Can’t Read Her I’ve spent a lot of time trying not to be figured out. I’m quite good at it. Primarily because I’ve been doing it since I was a child. It’s not surprising that I went on to get a bachelor’s and master’s degree in psychology because I’ve been obsessed with statistics, human behavior, and outcomes since I
I Think I Forgot I’m A Poet
To Be One With Words I published a book of poems back in 2022. I was 21 and fed up with my own excuses. I kept telling myself I’d follow my dreams once I had a “good job” to support me. Because if you’ve ever met me, you know I love artistry, but being a struggling artist? That’s not for
Love Is Escaping
We Enter God’s Name To Fool Our Own Perception The mere sound of your voice used to bring the biggest smile to my face And now I avoid it so that tears will not fall from the same eyes that used to get lost in your gaze Something told me before this was a God thing, And I’m starting to
How To Regulate Your Emotions?
Because It’s Embarrassing Not To Know How “I’m just a hot head.”“I’m sensitive and they need to just understand that.”“It’s not my fault I’m nonchalant, I’m just chilling.” And the examples… well more like excuses… can continue for a long time due to the fact that lack of emotional regulation has become normalized, or even synthesized into regular human behavior,
