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Trust the grind you’ve gone through.
Polish your gears, focus your eyes steadfast,
and keep the routine, the ritual, for the leap of faith.
Discern justice, yet look for common ground.
Stay open, but stay grounded in principles.
Forgive — for who are you to judge — and build.
Keep prudence, resilience, and patience close.
5.2.2025
I decided to let my guard down.
After all the pummeling of sharp criticisms I have received,
my rusty guard no longer serves its purpose but hindered my growth.
Whatever the idea was that my mind conceived —
when a kaleidoscope of butterflies flew above my head —
I realized — perhaps, I could fly as well.
5.1.2025
I pray there’s a meaning behind all this.
That what we have done means something.
That it means safety for the weak,
fair justice for the suffering,
and transparency for the truth.
That the voice of the veiled will be heard,
That the quiet tears will be acknowledged,
That the grind in between the cogs will be seen.
I hope there’s less of those who need to go through this,
That we have more time with our loved ones at least a minute longer.
If not, I’ll go find something that leads to it.
4.30.2025
Thanks.
I am gonna go.
You be happy.
I’ll keep the memory.
See you at the top.
4.29.2025
Focus.
It’s time to focus on the basics.
Drop the unnecessary.
Only way through is focus, patience, and reflection.
There is a way.
Focus.
4.28.2025
I apologize for the didactics.
But here it is:
It’s actually simple — be simple.
Step aside from temptation to distract,
and you will hear your own voice,
remember your feelings,
and stay in touch with the present.
I hope you can find peace, courage, and hope.
I hope you find yourself.
I hope you find your way.
4.278.2025
Do you realize you need to ask questions when you read?
Not only understand what the writer is saying,
but the implication of what they are saying —
what assumptions are they making,
what counter evidence would weaken or strengthen their claim,
or what is the hidden purpose?
Well, it’s not too late to join the club.
Welcome to the book club, my friend!
4.26.2025
Get up again.
Shake it out.
Tighten your shoe lace.
Check your back.
Let’s go at it again.
4.25.2025
It’s been a long run,
and I am proud of you for having made it so far.
And regardless of what you have done,
I see you. I value you. I accept you.
We evolved so much, and we will continue to do so.
This is the beginning of the highlight.
Let’s go get this, my friend.
4.24.2025
I accept what cannot be changed.
And I continue to dream.
It’s the thread between my heart and others’
that compel me to reach my hand into darkness.
It’s the dream that alights what is now
It’s the dream that will brighten tomorrow.
4.23.2025
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