I’m writing this as a letter to a friend. She’s beautiful, strong, and a colossally warm soul. This to you when the world gets cold. Much Love!Dear Flowerchild, You have grown so much since we first met. I remember when you were energetic and ditzy but trusting of the world. I remember the first timeContinueContinue reading “Dedicated to a Flowerchild”
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Waiting on your Destination [Fighting Self & Depression]
“Those streetlights passing, happen to be just like moments passing in front of me. So, I hopped in the cab and I paid my fare because I know my destination but I’m just not there.” I have dreams. I have visions. I have hopes and aspirations for my life. However, the one thing that IContinueContinue reading “Waiting on your Destination [Fighting Self & Depression]”
The Day my Heroes fell from the Sky
I remember the night that my entire perspective on life changed. At this one moment, I was no longer the wide-eyed kid from Detroit. I no longer felt the ability to complain about life and the injustices that I faced while growing up. I tried to pinch myself, praying that I was having a reallyContinueContinue reading “The Day my Heroes fell from the Sky”
Thankful for the Day
I am thankful for today. I am thankful for the yesterdays that taught me lessons. I am thankful for tomorrows that will bring me wisdom. I am thankful for the people I don’t know yet. I am thankful for the loves that haven’t engrained their mark in my heart and the ones that did. IContinueContinue reading “Thankful for the Day”
Top of the Bucket List: Pick up some Instruments
I think it is important to have goals in life. Outside of a good job, a strong family, and becoming debt free. We often forget about the small things in life. We forget the simple enjoyable things that add variety to everyday life. We stop reading, we stop writing, we fall into passive activities andContinueContinue reading “Top of the Bucket List: Pick up some Instruments”
Maturity Sneaks Up On You
It’s interesting how certain habits and traits start to sneak up on you. The older I’ve gotten, the more I have gone from sleeping in every Saturday Morning from partying every Friday Night, to waking up Saturdays with a purpose. Not like I still get ANYTHING done on Saturdays, but it’s a start. It’s progress.ContinueContinue reading “Maturity Sneaks Up On You”
Black & Depressed Pt. 2
This is part 2 of a series. If you have not read the first one. Please catch up here.This is dedicated to anyone struggling with mental health issues. This is my story. You are not alone. Don’t give up! NOTE: I am not a mental health expert. I spent years studying psychology but abnormal psychologyContinueContinue reading “Black & Depressed Pt. 2”
Black & Depressed Pt. 1
This post is dedicated to each person struggling with depression. You are not alone and don’t give up. NOTE: First and foremost, I want to make clear that I am not a mental health expert. I spent years studying psychology but abnormal psychology was not my main focus. If you are having suicidal thoughts, pleaseContinueContinue reading “Black & Depressed Pt. 1”
The Act of Failing
I have a confession to make. I have failed. A lot. In fact, I have failed so many times that I got so comfortable down there that I never expected anything more out of myself. My most recent fail was my last semester at school. Honestly, my entire academic career in college has been oneContinueContinue reading “The Act of Failing”
Shine On: Find Your Purpose and Don’t Stop Living It
In the past two weeks, I feel like I have come under many challenges but have evolved more as a person then I ever had. I felt something simple speak to me on what I can and should do with my life. in that process, I’ve decided to share a couple thoughts and the seedsContinueContinue reading “Shine On: Find Your Purpose and Don’t Stop Living It”
