Author: blackgirlknowmagic
I’ve been hearing a lot of talk about being the main character in your life. Putting yourself first when writing your story… I’ve never fathomed the concept of being the hero in my narrative. At least not the kind that wears capes, not even the type who saves herself first. I think life is very … Continue reading
to freedom,
I know that I am in my period of solitude, and I believe God put me here with every intention for me to grow. Bloom where you are planted. I feel less of myself here, I’m negative, emotional, lonely, if I sit in silence, no tik tok, no live stream, I cry… Sometimes, hysterically. There … Continue reading to freedom,
If you don’t follow your dreams, you’ll spend your life working to help others pursue theirs.
Checking boxes continued: playing small
Checking boxes kept me right where I was. Trapped in those boxes. I remember a time when I told my coach to not start me… that another player deserved it. And at that moment, I genuinely believed it. It’s not that I want to see other people win that bad. It’s me worried about falling … Continue reading Checking boxes continued: playing small
debt.
I owe myself an apology, forgiveness and a permission slip. I’m sorry for not listening to you, to your gut feeling. But I have to forgive you, so you can move on and become more than “potential.” Because if you don’t then that’s all you’ll ever be. Because if you don’t then guilt will hold … Continue reading debt.
because I’m meant for more.
I feel so unsettled because I’m meant for more. I feel so unsettled because I’m meant for more. I feel so unsettled because I’m meant for more. I feel so unsettled because I’m meant for more. I feel so unsettle because I’m meant for more. I feel so unsettled because I’m meant for more. I … Continue reading because I’m meant for more.
1st Quarter
When I take a chance on myself, put myself out there- I don’t miss. So, you’d think I’d take every shot. Instead, those boxes I have been checking allowed me to feel like I was doing right by myself, by my family. While the reality was I was playing small. I was playing safe. I … Continue reading 1st Quarter
Up until now: Checking boxes
I've been thinking about all the ways I've checked off boxes in my life. Life hasn't been hard. ever. I'm good at doing what I'm supposed to do.. bare minimum. 28 and I’ve realized checking the boxes isn’t enough. It got me a decent job. Got me an apartment. But not what I’ve wanted deep … Continue reading Up until now: Checking boxes
SAY WHEN
Think the cheese grater at Olive Garden, or when you ask your friend to fill up your wine glass. You are told to say “when,” when you want them to stop. When you have received the amount, you’ve wanted. Let’s apply this. Do you ever say “when” to yourself? Whether you’re taking on too many … Continue reading SAY WHEN