Dear Momma, Who knew it was possible for someone to be so kind, selfless, supportive, and generous. I do not think my words can do justice to illustrating the true depth of your love because honestly I can’t fully comprehend it myself. It’s just too massive and seems to possess infinite dimensions. Maybe these littleContinue reading “Happy Mother’s Day”
Category Archives: Writing
Truth
The enemy is not me. The enemy is not him. There is no enemy. Just simply an immovable Truth. It just is what it is. Something to respect and accept. The enemy is not me. The enemy is not our past selves and all that we did or didn’t do. There is no enemy. JustContinue reading “Truth”
You Don’t Need Permission
As I sit in my backyard, not really knowing what day it is or how long we as a society have had to adapt to our new reality, I secretly feel grateful for what this time has brought me. When I say secretly, I don’t mean I am hiding these feelings of gratitude from others,Continue reading “You Don’t Need Permission”
Just Speak
Write assertively or passively. All that matters is you write. Speak fiercely or calmly. All that matters is you speak. Sing songs of joy or songs of melancholy. All that matters is you sing. No matter the form of your communication, that which you have to share is valuable. It may pack a punch orContinue reading “Just Speak”
Sweet Girl pt. 2
You lay awake in bed, stricken with the suffocating sense that you need to be doing more, executing more ideas, achieving greater things. An endless pressure lingers above your head, a ticking clock continuously reminding you that you don’t have all day. Rest, sweet girl. Place your heavy burdens at the feet of someone, somethingContinue reading “Sweet Girl pt. 2”
Affirmations
Affirmations build self worth… It is frustrating how simple it is to get caught in a cycle of negative thoughts. My negative thoughts are quite sneaky and slither their way into my subconsciousness before I can even notice. They tend to target my self worth, belief in my own abilities, and confidence in my relationships.Continue reading “Affirmations”
Grandma
It’s been 2 years since you left. That’s how I feel, like you left us… but in reality you just moved on to the next stage of your existence, to a pure place of peace. The thought of you being somewhere like that makes me calm, but I still can’t help the selfish part ofContinue reading “Grandma”
The Magic of Vision Boards
My good friend Gaby introduced me to vision boards in our freshman year of college and I have been hooked since. Before I jump into raving about how much I love vision boards, let me first explain what a vision board is… A vision board is a visual representation of your own personal dreams, goals,Continue reading “The Magic of Vision Boards”
Mexican-American
The struggle of not being enough is one that I no longer care to burden myself with. The shame is too heavy to carry, and I’d rather be content and proud of who I am, where I come from, and who I’m becoming. I’m a dark-skinned girl with thick black hair and caramel brown eyes.Continue reading “Mexican-American”
The Arch Nemesis of a Balanced Mind: Comparison
As we get deeper into May, lets all take advantage of Mental Health Awareness Month and commit to making a conscious effort to improving the quality of our lives by exposing and releasing a toxic habit we’re all guilty of: comparison. It is scary how sneaky this habit is and how it weaves through theContinue reading “The Arch Nemesis of a Balanced Mind: Comparison”
