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multiply, dreamer. subtract, the scared one. you can win.
your journey won’t always be a beautiful one. your journey won’t always be an obvious one. your journey won’t always be an easy one. but. it will be a worthwhile one.
i want to be in the presence of honest beings, creative
my circumstances don’t define me, i redefine them.
if you’re going to be in competition with anyone, compete with yesterday’s version of yourself.
never minimize your story, even if it cramps their hands to carry your book.
raise your heart as loud as your voice.
writing has taught me my heart— to speak what is true for me in between beats.
you can find home in: a song. a film. a poem. a painting. a scent. a memory. a season. a sunset. a moon phase. a hug. a kiss.
the discovery of words birthed me. the imperfect art of articulation will probably kill me. — sincerely, a writer
each day will require work, mindfulness, embodiment. choose light, always.
understand that the practice of solitude is not intended to discourage you from connecting and nurturing real relationships, but instead serves to create a gateway for you to connect with yourself, to nurture a real relationship with yourself.
not all stories have heroes. sometimes, it’s you who does the saving. sometimes, it’s you who you save.
your bests and worsts make you the masterpiece you are.
choose yourself before you lose yourself.
UNDERSTAND THAT IT IS NOT THE PAIN THAT DEFINES YOU BUT RATHER HOW YOU CHOOSE TO CHANNEL YOUR PAIN THAT DOES. LET IT GO. BUT.. ON YOUR OWN TERMS. ON YOUR OWN TIME. IN YOUR OWN SPACE.
