The First Time After
We think of firsts as one-time only things. We assume they’re the domain of the young, the uninitiated. The first time is so much more.
Navigating complex emotions of jealousy, ambition, insecurity, joy, fear, peace, anger, happiness, betrayal, contentment, disappointment, love.
We think of firsts as one-time only things. We assume they’re the domain of the young, the uninitiated. The first time is so much more.
How can we truly understand trust until we learn to trust ourselves?
It’s not my birthday now but it is of a lot of people I love.
The second COVID wave made me ponder why we do things. Is it not more about our own personal ego gratification than about helping?
A friend’s admission about being shamed made me think. All shaming is bullying. What does it mean to be shameless?
I never imagined my life as an epic. And The Lord of The Rings wasn’t even one of my favorite books. Yet, it’s odd the way things turn out, what you’re intended for and what is intended for you. At the age of 30, I pivoted my life from behind…
When I protest misbehaviour, I’m told “that’s how other people behave with me”. Does mutual misbehaviour negate the fact that this is in fact, misbehaviour?
Healing is messy. So is art. So is living. With lots of love to @senseslenses and @shaunakde for helping make my life & healing, art. My journey in watercolours.
Do we invest any pride in the act of asking? Ask.
Hate, violence, abuse – these breed more of their own when left unchecked. I say this stops with me.