The past month has been a quiet one for me. Somewhat of a sobering one. In the past, I might have said I lost my voice for a month. In the past, I might have apologized for my silence, to myself, to anyone that reads my stuff. In the past, I might have cringed and… Continue reading Rising
Category: Life
Welcome to the Mad Tea Party – 64/100
I saw this on my way home from work. Took me a second to read and comprehend it. When I did, it tickled me. Life really is exactly that sometimes - a mad tea party. Everyone is doing their best the best they know how. Everyone is wanting the best for themselves, in a non-narcissistic… Continue reading Welcome to the Mad Tea Party – 64/100
Reframing disappointment – 62/100
It wasn't until very recently that I've been operating life from a fear of disappointment. That wasn't very surprising, to be honest. It helped me understand why I didn't go for things, why I held my breath for the other shoe to drop, why I detached myself from desires, wants, hopes. To be honest, it… Continue reading Reframing disappointment – 62/100
Alchemical connection – 60/100
There is nothing quite as beautiful as beholding someone who chooses to show up. Not physically. I'm talking with all they got, all they are, all they want. With all the inner workings, desires, hopes, insecurities, fears, doubts. It's the showing up that indicates Life. A desire to Live. A desire to be free, to… Continue reading Alchemical connection – 60/100
Anticipation creeping – 48/100
I've talked about where I stand in regards to my parents' opinions about me, especially in the space and chapter of life that I'm in. I'm still there. Still, there's a part of me that feels tension, hairs on edge, breath held... Mainly because I feel like they may find out earlier than later. Or… Continue reading Anticipation creeping – 48/100
Yoga for me – 30/100
I've been incorporating yoga into my morning routine. It's been a very grounding way to get the started. When I'm in it, all I'm aware of is my breath. And my muscles stretching off last night's sleep. It brings me into the body and, as I'm aware that all I need to be doing in… Continue reading Yoga for me – 30/100
Aladdin is woke – 23/100
I woke up today with a song stuck in my head. I hope it gets stuck in yours too. Lyrics are below. Bolded and italicized lines are courtesy of me as they speak to me on a deeper level. A Whole New World [Lea Salonga, Brad Kane] I can show you the world Shining, shimmering splendid… Continue reading Aladdin is woke – 23/100
