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Self-worth : A feeling that you are a good person who deserves to be treated with respect. (Merriam-Webster Dictionary) Some of us may wonder when we will ascertain our purpose , or what thing(s) give(s) us a purpose . It is often a ruminating question that circulates in many minds on a continual basis; whereas, it is something that we have to cope by whenever it happens to us. Often times we think about whether we can feel comfortable enough to feel happy with ourselves and to present it to other people who need it the most. Whenever we can achieve goals of true inner-peace and contentment within ourselves and exude it is when we share it. Do not let other people determine you because you matter as well; you matter so much that many other people want you to, too. Know your worth , your value , your existence , your being ; you’re being is something that takes precedence , regardless of discouragement , adversity or whatnot comes in between you and it. Feel it, be it, realize i...

It was meant to happen Someone or something unexpected  It interrupts you, discourages you It was meant to happen It has changed you, your life It has made you live for more Someone or something that was meant for you You yearn to know the reason But it remains unknown, hidden It was meant to happen It confuses you, frustrated you It has angered you, enticed you Made you feel defeated But you never gave up You strived to learn more You remained persistent, never gave up It was meant to happen Someone or something unexpected has occurred to you Don't let it go You will know it soon enough It was the inevitable

This is a short story that I have been writing for a couple months, and I have hit writer's block. Ugh! I love to write, and I try to improve on it whenever I can. A lot of times I feel my sentence structure, punctuation and syntax need improvements. As always, I am open to constructive feedback about my posts on here; even so, if you have any ideas about how I can elaborate and edit this story. There are no true life experiences related to this, it's really just creative writing. Anyway, please enjoy! The Source: A Rediscovered Homeland”             Preface: It all started with a young man, Paolo, who carried a determination like no one else. First off, he would climb tall trees, heights longer than 20 feet, and he embraced the quirkiest of creatures like spiders, frogs, snakes, owls and much more. Paolo’s friends seem jealous yet amazed by his persistence; Paolo never ceased striving to thrill himself, seek...

Image: McPherson Math               Now we know writing has its rewards and downfalls: composition, relevance, subject/topic matter, punctuation, grammar, syntax, sentence structure and so many other characteristics. Whew! It is exhausting just thinking about it. It can be frustrating, even mind numbing and taxing, when you are “in the zone” just creating ideas onto paper or words onto word processing documents. All the time you dedicate on formulating the ideas and concepts onto paper can just feel like an investment. There are so many ramblings that I can go into tangents about it, but overall, I think it can be fun to write, that’s if you have the passion for it. The passion of feeling like you soar when you start writing from beginning to end, which it is one that feel liberating and rewarding.               In my opinion, some people may think only profes...

T antalizing fear. Inciting violence. Roughening up your colleagues. Does anyone notice a pattern that seems apparent here? These are just a few of the many troubling signs, upon observation, that illustrate terrifying signs from someone who claims to lead our already great, unified nation – prior to his “reign” in office. Yes, upon the surface, there are nicks, scratches and damages but to reinforce fear and unwanted bigotry and violence only exacerbates the growing problems by causes of his fault. Whenever he does the following: enhances fear, provokes violence toward us during rallies; distributes responsibilities among his administration; deflects accountability for his mistakes and miscalculations; manipulates our public and allies; and possesses inexperience and lacks reassurance, and denies constructive criticisms, it becomes clear that we are in danger. With his blatant lack of cognizance and lacks the willingness to work legitimately as the most chivalrous ...

While I am ruminating through thoughts on a topic, I stumbled upon a "word of the day" post idea. So, in turn, I will try this and see how it works. Well, whenever I think of assimilation I think of adjusting or understanding something(s) to a full extent. It may sound like a stretch but hope it works. Definition here: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/assimilate Whenever we assimilate, it makes us think of how we must adjust to changes that either affect or transcend into our routines or norms. The norms or routines may be something we are used to, or we look to acclimate to something that is new that we want to set as a routine. Perhaps, assimilation is not a bad thing because what it could do is shape how we confront issues, the ones that we may dislike to a full degree. Additionally, it could shape a new level of maturity for us; to develop a new mindset of how to resolve issues or problems that seem unpleasant. One thing may be certain is that assimilation...

Written September 6, 2015 Save me from the travesty Save me from the capacity My mind roams to the maximum As stress infiltrates the mind I need all the time to breathe And serenity so all I can see Is what I'm blessed with in front of me I am my own destiny But help me to save me from devastation Save me from me, myself and I Save me from giving up on the only thing that matters: life Save me for the sanity of life Please save me "Me, myself and I" was sampled by "Me, Myself and I" by Beyoncé

Here is poem I thought of on a whim. It's quite fitting considering the title. 😊 Scars, bruises, scratches that align the arms -- they should on display Nervously smile as people stare with judgment, but yet understand fully They realize their scars and all on their bodies , realizing their self-consciousness too These scars and imperfections are some things that never fade -- they alter our perspectives Seeing smooth skin and flawless hair that flows seems surreal  It's imperfectly perfect to some, but others think it's impossible Seeing white and grey hairs growing in your hair, eyeglasses and scars on the skin   Imperfectly perfect Be imperfectly perfect by your speech , walk , sight , smell , whatever you have, you own it Own that you're imperfectly perfect Live happily in your skin ; your laugh , your voice is yours  Never blame yourself for you -- imperfectly perfect Be happy,  be you ... imperfectly perfect

Written July 3, 2015 "Yearn" Seek the truth; don't let go Stay focused on the motive of happiness  Never feel influenced by misunderstanding  Yearn for the motivation in your lives It runs as a catalyst -- ongoing rhythm Never lose sight of the catalyst; it shall beat the heart forever Yearn to seek happiness Never let go of what makes you the genuine you Never let it go Yearn

As we know, via social media and rallies on the streets, since the 2016 presidential election there has been an invincible upsurge of people uniting for a patriotic cause in the United States. This cause has been televised, re-tweeted, liked, publicized, criticized by many of those who either agree or hate it. The resistance: An up rise that implode among the masses of Americans who felt cheated and dismayed by the results of the 2016 presidential election. Well, considering cheated and dismayed  sound like timid, soft words to describe the rebuttal against Donald Trump has been difficult to fathom for many Americans. Despondent and disheartened fit the description of the overwhelming shock millions feel months later. Undoubtedly, with the resistance, it has really shown such an outcry of millions of patriotic and devoted Americans who want to uphold the sanctity of our nation's values and, most importantly, it democracy. With the resistance it seems that democracy will not subs...

Lately, politics have consumed my life to points of obsession and unhealthiness, in which it has affected me because I let it affect me. Moreover, I blame myself for doing so. However, when writing this message, courtesy of the UltraViolet Action website, I felt a release of frustration and anger that was necessitated by this recent election and my pent up feelings that I had repressed for so long. Apparently my message will be posted on a postcard that will be sent to Speaker Ryan in five days. Well, I feel that he may not read the message, but I felt validated enough to write it. Just to mention, I am not a political expert or commentator, nor will I ever be confident to do so because I do not have the confidence and tenacity, as do those who succeed at it. Anyway, I know that I might receive backlash and criticism for this post, but I am sure that with the opinions on social media, this post may not present as much of an impact. In which, I admire people who are able to feel libera...