It has always been my favorite time of day. The early morning before anyone wakes. It’s not just the quiet, but the solitude. It’s wonderfully comforting and kind. I feel whole and able to breathe. No distractions. There’s no sound like nothingness. I am at my best alone. The early morning breaks when the birds … Continue reading Time of Day
Sunday, January 29, 2023 1:53am I hate when I can’t sleep. It’s the overthinking, it’s the sheer inability to find peace in my brain to just rest... I hate it. What’s going on? Well, there’s no doubt the senseless killing of a young black man by police is weighing on my soul.. again. I didn’t … Continue reading I Wish I Could Sleep
The best gift I’ve ever received was the one I gave myself: the permission to decide who gets to be in my life. As a kid, people used to call me stuck up, among other names. I wouldn’t hang with kids who did drugs, I wouldn’t sit with those who were mean to others, i.e. … Continue reading The Greatest Gift
There are days… amiright? Someone asked me how I stay so positive all the time. I shrugged it off and just said, “I don’t think it’s being positive. For me, it’s about being realistic. There truly is nothing I can do staying in a bad space, but if I find the silver lining, the light, … Continue reading Sharing Tricks of the Trade – How I Change Perspective
I’m almost afraid to acknowledge how quiet it is right now in my apartment building, on my street – everywhere, really. Dead quiet. It’s like the birds even know it’s a solemn holiday. This kind of peace is what I crave every day. As I’ve gotten older, I swear either my hearing has gotten incredibly … Continue reading Quiet Please
All About The Joy 