Identity is Life

Finding a firm middle ground takes a lot of work. The line between confidence and arrogance is skinny. Finding the ability to stand by one’s boundaries respectfully can be elusive. The sacrifice of self is an unfavored option. No individual is more valuable than the self. Identity is life. Existence can seem empty without aContinue reading “Identity is Life”

Loving You

Learning to love yourself means being completely honest withing and doing everything you can to gain the self-discipline needed to hold yourself accountable when eyes aren’t on you. Jehovah knows your truth at all times. Peace Love Prayer Strength

8 Months

I am currently working on multiple writing projects but I had this urge to write this. 8 months and one day. I have been in recovery for 8 months and one day today. I realize now that I have never really known who I am or what I enjoy. These things were never really decisionsContinue reading “8 Months”

Life

The chaos of life can be overwhelming. I attribute my resilience to my study of stoicism. The lessons I learn from stoic philosophy are incredible and immeasurable. Meditations had provided me tremendous insight. No, it is not a book of cheat codes, but it does contain valuable information and tactics to navigate the rough watersContinue reading “Life”

Closing Time

I was at a meeting last week and someone shared about making amends to themselves. I started listening and then I thought to myself. Have I truly forgiven me for the havoc and pain I inflicted on multiple people for various lengths of time. I honestly never thought about truly forgiving myself. Apologizing to myContinue reading “Closing Time”

Truly Being True

Recovery has opened a new creative avenue for me. I have been rapping for a long time and constantly tried to be true to me in my music while staying relevant and still making music I thought people would want to listen too. I will never say something that isn’t true in a song. I’mContinue reading “Truly Being True”

Time Off

YEEEERRR!!!! I appreciate your patience. I know I can be a bit sporadic with my posts. I am trying to be more consistent but to be honest I’m having trouble allowing this space to be truly personal. It is incredibly difficult to truly let myself be vulnerable on the internet. Regardless of what the metricsContinue reading “Time Off”

Juneteenth

CELEBRATE JUNETEENTH!!!!

Growth

For a long time I wasn’t a fan of jazz. I find it interesting that as I age I am becoming more interested in things I had not fervour for when I was younger. Jazz used to put me to sleep. Now I can appreciate the talent it takes to compose and create the phenomenalContinue reading “Growth”

Thinking

I find myself thinking a lot about choices I make on a daily basis. The just for today said something I have to pray about constantly. The things I cannot change and the strength and wisdom to change what I can. I’m human so I have bad habits. I have been trying to be mindfulContinue reading “Thinking”