It was the summer of my 27th year on this earth. I underwent a big life change and my romantic life was at ground zero - though I knew it was nothing I couldn't get over. I was talking to someone about my recent break-up as a way of processing the details. Amid this conversation, …
Tag: life lessons
Limbo & Faith, Pain & Love
I wrote a letter to God recently. I was initially talking to Him, but I wanted to write it down to remember what I said. It was in the evening, and I turned off my bedroom light and used a small light from a compact mirror to help me see while I transcribed my thoughts. …
Rooting for the Other Woman
The Curious Cat You're in a committed relationship and things are going relatively well. One day someone unexpectedly walks into your life and they start to take up a lot of space in your head. You soon begin to question your satisfaction in the current relationship. If you don't act on this new feeling, you …
When the Exit Closes
I drove down a new road on a promising night; It was the kind of night that you remember. There was something special about the way the sun was setting As I navigated to find a place for the next adventure. As exciting as these new roads were, I felt my mind so close to …
The Broken Teacup
There was this teacup I used to pour my favorite herbs. I held it multiple times a day and it always kept me warm. After some wear and tear, parts began to break. I couldn't bring myself to discard it and instead stored it away. Either way, I found no use for it as summer was fast …
Morning Battles, Evening Wins
Two weeks ago I had an emotionally excruciating week. It was probably the toughest I've had in a while. The weekend definitely took the cake. It was very difficult for me to get out of bed each morning. Was it the jet lag? The state where my conference took place the previous week was only …
Filling up the Void
There was a void when you left. A melancholic emptiness. No appetite to move. No desire to be seen. Much less, let the sunlight nourish the void. Tempted to lose my faith. And vulnerable to becoming jaded, like you. I pondered at the depth of this emptiness. I asked myself why this numbness occurs and what I …
Tipping My Hat to 2018
Tipping My Hat to 2018 Sometimes we wait all year to start a new habit or begin on a clean slate. That reset button is the most tempting because let's face it, there's something each of us could have done without. Therefore, I am starting my blog before the year ends. I don’t want to begin …
