Some stick. Some fade. Sometimes, everything you know vanishes. Somedays, you come face to face with them. Somedays, you sprint away. Somedays, you beg for a glimpse of what was and will never be again. Sometimes, you freeze because you feel one surfacing-- you squint a little, and torque your face. You rack your brain... Continue Reading →
Peace that surpasses all understanding Truth that exists to speak Love that fills the heart Comfort that cascades overtly Strength when all else fades away Joy when all hope dissipates A pursuit that persists Light when darkness invades Freedom when bondage envelopes Grace when mistakes consume Advocate when silence seals the lips A rock when... Continue Reading →
Endless wishes for massive improvements met with continuous blows of draining disappointments. Endless desires for softened hearts met with ravenous decisions that tear apart. Endless prayers for radical change met with every person going insane. Endless attempts to reach out met with tightly clenched fists. Endless seeking met with stagnancy. Endless breathing met with pain.... Continue Reading →
I know that there are people around me— I can feel their presence and their touch. I can hear their words and their laughter. I can see their eyes looking at me intently. I can smell their perfume and deodorant. But I can feel it creeping up on me again. I feel myself slipping into... Continue Reading →
The past year has been a whirlwind of emotions, decisions, tears, hugs, doctors, psychiatrists, counselors, medications, more tears, mental breakdowns, anger, cussing, and everything in between. But. There has been breakthrough beyond belief. There has been so much love––so many hugs, smiles, laughter, and redefining of love. There has been newfound support that I never... Continue Reading →
It’s a craving that can’t be satisfied despite the number of cries. It’s an emptiness that can’t be filled despite the amount of verses instilled. It’s a void that nestles into your heart that forms into a massive scar. It’s a pit that settles in your stomach that forms shards of glass in it. It’s... Continue Reading →
There is nothing as complex as doing the same thing everyday. There is nothing as familiar as repeating what is known everyday. There is nothing as stable as reciting the same words everyday. There is nothing as peaceful as completing the same tasks everyday. There is nothing as comfortable as wearing the same clothes everyday.... Continue Reading →
Mental Stillness 