"Love yourself so much, that when someone treats you wrong, you recognize it." Truth is: hurt people, hurt people. I believe that I'm a loving and self-confident individual. I feel worthy of love and I also have a generous heart. Don't get me wrong: some days are better than others. At times, I struggle with … Continue reading Fortune Cookie#15
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“If you invite negativity in, you have to feed it and hang out with it. Best not to invite it.” Erikah Badu I couldn't agree more. It can be easy and comfortable to stay in the negative spaces. Frequently: when it rains, it often pours. Badu serves a great metaphor. What ever … Continue reading cookie#14
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I won't lie to you: I don't lie. I sometimes get gel placed on my nails. I also wear lash extensions. At times, I like to wear fake shiny gold. Ironically, I don’t like “fake”. I should specify: I don’t associate it with untruthful values. I connect with honesty, genuine behaviors and true individuals. I … Continue reading Cookie 13
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I love me some Tupac. I also like people and tables. I sit to write, to drink or to eat. And sometimes to talk. Don’t get me wrong: I like to chat. Let's go. We can talk about your day, about food, maybe music or about the summer weather creeping. What ever. Discussing is not … Continue reading Cookie #12
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Talk about synchronicity. This cookie relates with two different realities I experienced this week. These occurrences make me appreciate and validate this truth. Follow me: I'll take you through them. An acquaintance of mine recently learned about her husband's cancer. Running a quick errand, she caught my bag as I was walking out the … Continue reading Cookie#11
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One of the best lessons you can learn in life is to master how to remain calm. Staying unruffled while facing tumultuous circumstances is: huge. It's tricky and it varies. It's so personal. Let's be fair; remaining calm during lengthy daily events is also challenging. It's life. I'm quite sensitive and primarily; not so patient. … Continue reading Cookie#10
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Wow. After reading this, I must admit: I feel like a hypocrite. I know crying is healthy. I believe that experiencing our emotions is a.required.progressive.movement. I talk the talk and walk the walk. don’t I? I thought I did. On the journey in overcoming difficult energies and returning to a peaceful state, sometimes; cries and … Continue reading Snap my cookie#9
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If you can’t figure out how to be kind, figure out how to be quiet. Funny. This cookie rings a recent topic bell. I was thinking about this exact principle; last Sunday. I select kindness over selfish spills any day. Truth be told, a long while ago: I felt differently. In my early twenties; I … Continue reading Snap my cookie#8
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I have lots. It feels bizarre to claim; but I believe it to be true. I have a beautiful home, a loving family, a full fridge, water at my fingertips, a handsome husband and an incredibly kind and intelligent child. My life presents unbelievable twists and life turns. And through it all: I find … Continue reading Snap a Cookie #7
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Life is funny. A few weeks after that kitchen spill: I'm talking on my phone with a long time friend. It’s dark outside; and just as gloomy in my head. I’m home, sitting on my new chic living room couch. There's nothing classy about my posture: it's slouchy, but I’m comfy. In this exchange: I’m … Continue reading Snap my Cookie #6