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Truest Self
I thought there was one me one true self one true expression I’ve been looking for you all my life that perfectly authentic self But now I see they are all me All these parts and sides All these layers all these moments The ugliest parts the most beautiful parts the say the silliest things Continue reading
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Sadness Loves Me
The sadness I feel is a tidal wave She seems looming and overpowering I run from her scared to be swept away but if I pause If I let her reach me She is not a tidal wave at all She is gentle as she embraces me telling me she loves me And if I Continue reading
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Surviving is me too
The survivor me is still me She still shows up when she is needed through tough work days and sickness She takes care of me I don’t want to disconnect from her even though she reminds me of my worst times She is still who I am sometimes Continue reading
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Feelings Freed
I do want to feel it all The lust The anger The compassion and elation I’ve bottled it up for so long Now they must come out for me to learn who they are and how they shape me I was told to hide them to only shine the light on Forgiveness Goodness and submission Continue reading
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Now and Wait
I don’t want to be in a hurry and yet I cling and panic wanting evidence and results Because taking time is contrary to success My heart says let it come allow it to grow slow down and learn breathe I feel that is the authentic me but there is obviously other parts of me Continue reading
About Me
An obsessive journaler who loves meeting others along their journey and giving them a hand to hold through pieces of writing. I write about the heartbreaks of life and the joys, the ups and downs, and I often learn my greatest lessons and miracles from nature.
Joyful Ruins 