Self-care to me is an ongoing process that requires sensitivity, patience, and forgiveness for the person that you were, who you are, and who you will be. If I wanted to befriend myself, I needed to learn how to trust that my body knew more than what my mind did. I needed to have faith that I was capable of healing, and have commitment to my recovery knowing that it wouldn’t be easy. As I came to terms with this I noticed that living alone became more liberating, and overall, more fun. I sing, dance, cook, and create way more than I had before and I’m feeling good while doing it. Through this freedom, I also was able to better assess my needs, prioritize, and lean into myself more authentically.
This is post is dedicated to the circulation of thoughts that I’ve acquired since tussling with the newfound flexibility in my schedule due to COVID-19. Although my emotions centered around the circumstances are complicated, I must admit that having the time to think my own thoughts for once has been liberating. Anyhow, feel free to […]
It’s been a while since I last posted. There have been plenty of times where I wanted to express the things that were going on, however the words never quite came to me. I told myself that the time would come when it needed to, and that I wouldn’t force the flow, so now here […]
Yesterday, my friends and I had the chance to take a trip outside of the city for a day of apple picking. I hadn’t realized just how much I missed being outside until we arrived to our location. I felt reenergized, and as if I had regained a part of myself that was […]
Tomorrow will be the one month mark for me as a resident of New York. Tomorrow will be roughly the 30th day of growth, as I learn how to navigate this ever-changing space. I want to begin by apologizing for the lack of updates recently. My life during this past month has been filled with […]
There are so many precious relationships that we are able to build over time. We find those who we want to be able to share portions of our life with, and keep close to us the blessings that they give. Through times of dark, or those filled with the upmost light, we engage with others […]
Dealing with a stutter is something that has been very prevalent and personal to me. It at times brings up conversations I’d rather not have, but at other times allows me to open up about a side of myself I’ve kept hidden for so long. This is my chance to tell the story of my stutter, what it means, and how I’ll overcome.
The turn of spring is traditionally used to symbolize the death of what’s old and the birth of what’s new. I, however, would like to view it as a continuation. Here’s to opportunity, sweet fragrance, and the warmth of cherished company. To laughter, experience, and the excitement of uncertainty. Although some petals have fallen, I […]
This is an appreciation post recognizing my three younger siblings. Being away at college for so long has really put a number on my relationship with them, however in my senior year, I have found that we have begun to become closer than ever before. This is my way of saying thank you to them […]
Intentful Living 