Wise Words
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The evergreenness of emotional pain
I know stages. So many stages that I now know that the last stage of anything usually means it’s either blooming or dying. (There’s no sugarcoating in the human experience.) The extent of some physical invasions by diseases can be classified by stages nowadays. Neat. It doesn’t mean it makes things easier. I think it’s our human nature to not want to know what lies ahead — I blame the fear of the unknown. But it can’t be a bad thing either knowing how you’re going to end. Anyway, all this preambling is just to ask: does heartache have stages? We are well aware of the stages of grief (denial,…
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No more room for villains
As of November fifth of 2024, the human rights activist in me has been fiercely unleashed. Why? Because what we’re going through now has never been seen in the United States of America. Starting with an evidently rigged election (which was recently admitted by the Con Trump himself at one of his tacky rallies), everything this corrupt administration has done and is doing is a violation of all our rights. There seems to be not a single policy of his that benefits or supports the most vulnerable — the poor, the disabled, blacks, women, minorities… we are all oppressed under his dictatorship. Forgive me, I shouldn’t say all of us.…
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Liberty Land: the side of the oppressed
A period in a short sentence in an epic novel. A speck of dust on the face of the earth. We are all but nothing in the end. My being, my breathing, my bones and my flesh, as far as I can feel, are all the dots I can connect. And with this ginormous heart, that I didn’t ask for, beating hopes in my chest, I can hear the whispers of despair in other people’s heads. I can see the agony in their gaze. I can feel the pain in their flesh. I can sense the call for help. One day my subconscious met common sense, global awareness, and good…
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We’re all trying to keep it together, are we not?
How are you feeling about today? Me? Overwhelmed. Politics, still a pain; climate change, a concept too strange…for many. Not everyone’s on the same page. I fear ending up in the same room with people with different views sometimes. For peace of mind’s sake, I’d prefer those with whom I wouldn’t have to pretend that I’m alright with a life concept other than my own. I speak my mind too hard. And I know I’m not always right, but common sense sticks around, I like to believe, and reality checks itself all the time, in my mind. I’ve learned through time that, under the same roof, it’s better to keep…
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Best worst years?
When you reflect on the past, do you think of the best and worst years of your life? I do. And for the latter, I can easily think of three, one of which we all have in common — 2020. The second is irrelevant for this post, and the third is [drum roll] 2023. All year, until this month, I’ve felt like a specimen for the continuous study of Murphy’s Law (if there’s one). Literally everything that could have gone wrong, went wrong…and for almost 12 months. I want you to picture that for me. A journey so incredible I have to document it. Essentially, this is how the year…
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Outcomes: real life at a glance
How about a short and sweet thought? Sometimes, the decisions you make won’t be the smartest, the most appropriate, or sensible. Maybe not even the most affordable. Mistakes will be made. But whether it was worthy or worthless, too much or too little — it was your decision. And it was important to you at some point. And, it mattered to you that you were in charge and it mattered that you had a say. So don’t look back with a regretful gaze; you got your way. Make the best of every possible outcome and make peace with your mistakes.
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Wait for what?
I was just thinking about how much time we waste by waiting. Consciously and subconsciously, we “wait-list” too much in life. It’s almost as we are conditioned to believe that some things do need to be put on hold for a better time, when in reality the time is now. The present is the surest thing we have. Have you ever saved the best bite on your plate for last? A cute outfit for a “special” occasion? And how often do you hear people say they don’t want to take a picture or a video because they don’t have makeup or the right attire on? “It’s just not the right…
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Said in B.C., Rephrased in 23
Since the beginning of time, scientists have proved their findings; priests have preached their sermons; philosophers have made their point. What I’m trying to say is there’s nothing new under the sun. The same advice Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle had for the people back in B.C. is still relevant in 2023. Do we really change after time? I’m starting to believe maybe only physically. And that’s a maybe. Why this thought? Because I was reading through some of the things I’ve written in Not Another Inspirational Quote, and thought about how often we tell ourselves and others the same affirmations in hopes that it will change or improve our journey.…
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You’re not weak
In a world where, once upon a time, some human gave way to who and what we’re meant to be night or day: You’re not weak for feeling the motions You’re not weak for feeling the weight of life more than other humans may You’re not weak for seeking help The same way you’re not stubborn For going away, for keeping people at bay You’re definitely not weak for shedding tears You’re not weak for avoiding your fears nor are you selfish for chasing happiness in whatever form, way, or shape You’re not weak for closing your eyes when life takes a bite at your joyful side You’re not weak…
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It takes a village to live
Trying to make a point while eating chicken wings doesn’t make it as serious as it should be. But I am serious about what I write today because thoughts have been burning my mind. Trying so hard just te be happy — goddarnit. We all are. But sometimes you wonder why you can’t just get all you want. This kid I teach inspired me. He told me about his dog and how quick his family was to pull the plug. I get it; he does not. Dog was incurable, needed to be put down. “They should’ve let him die naturally,” he said. And deep down I knew exactly what he…
