Finding the calm in the chaos
Today's inspiration from Rumi is about seeking freedom. “Why do you stay in prison when the door is so wide open.” Rumi I heard a story about a set of twin boys who were born to a drug addicted mother and an alcoholic father. One brother got himself out of the situation by focusing on school… Continue reading Seeking freedom
I've come across many times where I wished I didn't have to go through an event or situation. High school was one of the event of my life that I wished I could have had an understudy play my part and I just watch from the sidelines. The Rumi quote I'd like to write about… Continue reading Your path
I want to start a series called Inspiration from Rumi. Rumi, born in 1207, was an influential Persian poet, who shared his knowledge through poems and prose. I think his writing is profound and needs to be continuously shared. I want to center some posts around some of his notable quotes and I want to… Continue reading Inspiration from Rumi
I had a high school teacher once tell me, "you know, you can just say no." She was referring to saying no to my classmates that I allow to copy my work. She wanted me to stick up for myself and tell them that i did not appreciate them copying or I did not want… Continue reading Free will
I once feared being myself. I once feared that I would fail and be ridiculed by my peers. There were times when I refused to leave the house because I was shamed about the clothes that I wore or the way I may have been perceived. Most times I feel that I am judged by… Continue reading BElieve in YOUrself.
I was having a conversation with some religious friends of mine and the topic of money and gambling came up. The women were all against buying power ball tickets because of some scriptures and also felt that it was morally wrong. Of course I was one of the ladies that said there was nothing wrong with… Continue reading Money doesn’t buy happiness
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