The irony of our experiences –
I know happiness because I’ve experienced sadness.
I know peace because I’m no stranger to chaos.
I know hope because of the times I’ve felt hopeless.
I know love because I’ve sat with hate.
I know beautiful beginnings because I’ve lived through terrible endings.
I know clarity because of all the times I’ve marinated in confusion.
I know loyalty because I’ve had more than my fair share of betrayal.
I know that without darkness, there is no light.
Post 9 of 10 of LoveYourzStory’s Jhené Aiko Series. Inspired by “Eternal Sunshine.”
I’m deep in my Jhené Era. She’s def the top artist I’ve been listening to on repeat for at least the last 6 months. This series will be a showcase of how her music has inspired me throughout this journey – the journey back to self✨️
I am my own weather woman – no one can tell me my emotional forecast.
When it rains, I let it pour. Fuck it, I don’t want the umbrella.
I don’t avoid the rain anymore, I want to feel that shit.
But it’s crucial to remember to pivot after it’s felt and processed.
I refuse to linger in gray clouds longer than I have to.
I control my own weather.
I command my thoughts and emotions, not vice versa.
Circumstances remained basically the same, but a shift in mindset brought me to constant clear skies.
I choose whether I want to be the thunder, blue skies, rain, desert heat, tornado, rainbow, or all the above…
So why not choose to be the sunshine?
Realizing that I am the sun, moon, and stars all on my own brought me the peace I needed.
No outside source is required for my happiness.
How can you dim a light that comes from within?
Post 2 of 10 of LoveYourzStory’s Jhené Aiko Series. Inspired by “Born Tired.”
I’m deep in my Jhené Era. She’s def the top artist I’ve been listening to on repeat for at least the last 6 months. This series will be a showcase of how her music has inspired me throughout this journey – the journey back to self✨️
They say the universe will intervene if you remain stagnant.
But the cosmos are patient and understanding too – they always give us the free will to redeem ourselves.
Evolve or repeat – learn the lesson and grow, or repeat the same cycle in different forms until you get it right.
Avoid what needs to be done, and watch the universe pull the rug from right under you. Time’s up.
You have no business being in places, situations, and connections that don’t serve your highest good.
My Tower moments always came at the right time.
This was a forced transformation.
Thank you, universe, for giving me no choice but to get the ball rolling.
Nobody talks about how overwhelming and exhausting it is to be cracked open.
But once the light gets in, there really is no going back.
What a rewarding, yet chaotic, journey it has been so far.
I’m learning to not question what the universe has in store for me.
There are no accidents. Now, this is all by choice. I have to keep going.
I’ve learned that I will never win if I match animosity with animosity.
Because in the end, I’ve always just dimmed my own light.
I refuse to let the actions of others ever get the best of me.
I refuse to let someone else’s character take me out of mine.
I refuse to have my heart tainted holding onto grudges of the past.
Some people are not meant to be in every chapter of your book.
Regardless, no one will ever have to question where they stand with me.
Never will I ever wish ill will on anyone – even if I am not met with that same kindness.
Wish them well anyways.
Love Yourz Story 