Finding the calm in the chaos
Love is considered one of elements humans need in order to survive. Hugs have been scientifically proven to improve a person’s physical and mental health by triggering the release of the hormone, oxytocin. It lowers stress and the heart rate. It strengthens our immune system and increases serotonin, the “feel good” hormone. Nurturing through love… Continue reading What if everyone was loved?
My life has been turned upside down, and I have been doing my best to turn it right side up again. Since then, I have been sitting on my thoughts because they are burdensome emotions. Last year, Ellen's deejay, Stephen "tWitch" Boss, committed suicide. For the first time, I could genuinely say I understand why… Continue reading Be Kind, Always.
I read a quote by Matt Kahn that said: Despite how open, peaceful, and loving you attempt to be, people can only meet you, as deeply as they've met themselves... This has made me think about all the interactions I have had where I tried to be my best self with someone only to be… Continue reading Meet with Love
I quit. I quit trying to fit in. We're conditioned to think that being "in" is what's best when in reality resisting conformity passes the test. I quit. I quit trying to join in with segregated groups-- these organized groups commitment to one view and one way and that is never how I feel on… Continue reading I Quit.
I work in a downtown area and to save on parking, I park about three blocks away. I met a stranger walking to work one day. We exchanged smiles and friendly hellos and continued on our way. Every day since then, our paths would cross. I didn’t know where she was going and I doubt… Continue reading Stranger, my friend!
I am a strong woman. I am independent and can handle most things on my own. When I face the world, people look at me as if I do not have any vulnerabilities. I am not the first to show my emotions and therefore people assume that I have none. I am not a superhero… Continue reading Strong women cry too.
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