Tag: be foolish
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Speaking of Inconsistencies
I thirst for enduring flame. Not the flickering of inspirations that sweep me off my feet and head only to leave me embarrassed and wondering how did I get where I am. I have yet to figure out how I can make the reward of writing tangible for myself so I can stick to the…
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Earth or Heavens
Integrity isn’t synonymous with mediocrity. I used to think that there’s nobility and dignity in simplicity rather than having superficial goods that are wasted on the individual and for everyone. This speaks to the privileged upbringing I have had (Conversation for another day since it didn’t protect me emotional and psychological wounds.) Aspiration was seriously…
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Ode to Relaxation
This is Day 1 of a 30 days commitment to posting once on this blog.I am good at pointing out perfectionist tendencies in the people around me, and I don’t see my own when it comes to writing. I believe when I’m old enough I will finally relax into being loved as I am, not…
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Non Profit Labor as Mystery Work
East of Congo may have the most non-profits per area in the world at the moment and I don’t care enough to debate or research if that’s the case, but even with such an extreme claim, there are definitely lots of non-profits over there.Having grown up there, I used to feel shame for the poverty,…
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Children as Accessory Items
I grew up with the lie that children are accessory items to the main lives of adults. If the adults were the sun and the moon, children were at best the far away stars. The imagery ends there because science shows that a fetus start having feelings at 8 weeks old. I am in the…