In my 25th year around the sun I pray to become spiritually connected with God with myself. I pay to relieve myself of societal pressures and strip myself of insecurities, for they hold me back from my potential. I pray my value exceeds my potentiality. I pray for the strength I will need to navigate … Continue reading Be a lady
Author: blackgirlknowmagic
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If I'm right back where I started, have I gotten anywhere? Or is everything I've ever wanted or maybe deep down needed …right where my journey began? There is great irony in moving home jobless, slightly hopeless only for the unknowing position of your dreams to find you. I believe blessings come in abundance, they … Continue reading 360
In my feelings
Why does being sensitive always come off as a bad way to be? How come I can't blast sappy music without it being called "in my feelings?" The problem with these negative connotations intertwined with being sensitive is that it also builds this "IDGAF" facade, disallowing people the desire to express that they do have … Continue reading In my feelings
I am not my sister’s keeper
I think I am so hell-bent on being a mentor because I feel like I was never that for my own sister. We are the exact opposite and yet the exact same. I think my sister is me if I ever learned how to voice myself. Voice my lack of desire or discontent. Everything … Continue reading I am not my sister’s keeper
preparation
I think where I went wrong was not making goals. Like flat out goals. I’ve always had thoughts of where I’d want to be but I’ve never demanded anything out of myself. Never said: This is where you will be and this is how you will get there. I think I never wanted to … Continue reading preparation
The patience of Job
Based on my previous post, anyone can see where my mind is during this time of year. I realize these are secular thoughts. Its so easy to forget the purpose/ reason of Christmas. "The vanity of our human striving." Last week my pastor said, "Be careful not to keep yourself too preoccupied with drinking … Continue reading The patience of Job
Directing paths
Feel free to call me over analytical or dramatic but today I got off of work early (9:30 am). My grandfather frequently makes digs, saying since I make so much money (I beg to differ) I should take him out for breakfast sometime. However, this morning I was a bit hungover and sleep deprived … Continue reading Directing paths
Splurging @ Half-Priced Books
I buy books that I know I'll probably never read. In some way I am comforted with being surrounded by brilliance...excellence. Books are one of the only things I can guiltlessly spend my money on. I have literally spent my last on a book that I ended up never reading. Regrets? No. I … Continue reading Splurging @ Half-Priced Books
Re-Introducing yourself to the things you love
Between moving, writing my thesis and job hunting, I am mentally and physically exhausted. In the midst of all of these things I have decided to make the effort to re-introduce myself to things that I love. Last week I started a 1,000 piece puzzle(I moved yesterday and didn't finish it), this morning I am … Continue reading Re-Introducing yourself to the things you love
The con of neutrality
Okay, so I received this definition from Wikipedia.com (yaAaS I use wiki, judgmental free zone). However.. Wiki defines The bystander effect: The bystander effect or bystander apathy, is a social psychological phenomenon in which individuals are less likely to offer help to a victim when other people are present. The greater the number of bystanders, … Continue reading The con of neutrality