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Remember to Breathe

Breakups are hard. There is no way around it but through it. There’s no Easy button…no shortcut to healing. It requires lots of time afterward to rebuild what was broken, and lots of self-love and reflection to remember your own worth. You are beautiful. You are worth fighting for. You are worth waiting for. You are worthy of respect and admiration. And most importantly, you are worthy of a grand Love that overcomes all else. You deserve love just as much as anyone else, and you owe it to yourself to accept only the most powerful kind of Love that…

Where to Go, What to Do

As of 8:05 a.m. this morning, I am a free agent. Floating. I have no base. No dock. No boundaries. No limits.

The company I worked for had lost two big clients in a matter of months, and I knew my part-time tech writer position was on the line since business was slow and the revenue had taken a hit. But it was still a shock to have my boss hand me my notice and final paycheck saying I could leave: “There’s no reason for you to stay.”

It was bittersweet. I liked working as a technical writer, and my employers were kind and genuine people who ran a tight ship. I respected them, which made this part even harder. But as I walked to my car, arms clasping the classic banker’s box filled with what meager items I owned at the office, I felt relief. Which excited and scared me at the same time. I felt guilty for being relieved…but guilt was soon mixed with a sense of freedom and adventure; I could finally chase what I have been dreaming of doing for years…I could finally pursue my writing with nothing, nor anyone, to hold me back.

The Legacy

*Text of the poem typed below the image for ease of reading.* On finding my voice. It’s not easy making my voice heard as a woman writer. It’s just the cold, hard truth. Which means I just push myself harder to be the best at my craft. No excuses. I play Words like I play Sports; no pain, no gain, and never ever leave your heart on the bench. I encourage you all to be secure in your identity, whether you’re a writer or not, and to chase after your calling, your passions and dreams, without ever holding back. Who are you? What makes you *you*? And what mark do you wish to leave upon the world? Ignore expectations and stereotypes; dig deep and ask yourself the tough questions. It’s enlightening and liberating to take the time to sit and write your own self-declaration of who you are. What will YOUR legacy be?

The Legacy

Discovery & Confidence

Request for Poetry on Demand by #TheGodfatherOfInstagram @eddiecabbage. He’s always pushing me and challenging me to improve upon my skill. So grateful for his friendship and to have the honor of being his apprentice. 😉

Daily Haiku #79

Daily Haiku #43

                                                                                                    It appears I left my Self behind when I started this marked race. Time to retrace my steps and find her…back where I left her. Not sure what this will look like…but I thank you all for your endless support and encouragement. This lil’ online family of writers is very…

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