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?
I conversed with my sister the other day when she said, "yeah, mothers love me." She referred to the mothers of past love interests, continuing to check on her. I responded by telling her that it was rare for mothers to love me because, like most people, I trigger them somehow, and as a result,… Continue reading Center. Focus. Freedom
It baffles my mind that we have time dedicated where people can be free to express themselves and educate others on who they are. It should be an every day thing. But here we are: Pride Month. However you identify, be you. There is a phrase in my ancestral language, Bubi, that goes 'O sá… Continue reading HAPPY PRIDE!
Have you ever walked into a room and felt the energy of the room? whether is was a positive or negative feeling, the people in the room created an environment that affected your current mood. I recently went to an event where I was sitting in on a workshop on how to minimize negativity in… Continue reading Hate. Bye Felicia!
A person criticizes in others what they hate about themselves. I am a people watcher. Some people find me strange because I do a lot of listening but not a lot of talking (unless we are close friends) but I find it is the best way to get to know the truth behind the mask. There… Continue reading Self Hate
My eyes are closed. I see the darkness all around. The hate and anger is thick in the air, taking my breath away. I begin to cry. My soul cries out to those who don’t understand that they have a choice: The choice to hate or to love; To forgive and move forward. But the… Continue reading Light in darkness.
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