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Free Fall

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At a time in my life where I’m not resisting the fall…

Here’s to falling in love – releasing fear to make room for good things.

Cheers to falling apart – it’s revealing parts of me that still need work.

Thankful when things fall into place – I don’t need to force shit.

Content with every fall off – I keep my circle small.

Protected when things fall through – it wasn’t meant for me.

Fortunate when things fall into my lap – it was mine all along.

I’m willing to free fall into any situation – I trust myself to do so.

Greener

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In my eyes, my grass will always be greener.

That may not always be true, but I’ll never really know.

You see, I only tend to my own garden.

What others are planting is none of my concern.

I water what’s mine, I weed out what’s dead, I plant more seeds.

I know that my garden will bloom when it’s supposed to –

Keeping track of others will not benefit my flowers.

When the time is right, I will handpick my bouquet –

Knowing they blossomed because I chose to focus only on mine.

What you choose to water, will grow.

Believe It

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There is no such thing as “too good to be true.”

Ever stopped and wondered why you think it can’t happen to you?

It’s easy to fall into lack mentality and have yourself stressing.

But that way of thinking will ironically block your blessing.

Law of attraction – I call in what I know I deserve.

I really manifested it all – Yes, I truly got the nerve.

Because why count myself out of exactly what I want and more?

Don’t ever be discouraged to be met with a closed door.

Trust that it just means there’s so much more for you in store.

Speak, write, and think it all into existence.

You’ll be surprised how much things change with your persistence.

I’ll never again believe that it all can’t happen to me –

Because if I can think it, I can have it, and that’s the fuckin’ tea.

2 Sides Of The Same Coin

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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.

To You – Behind The Art

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To the artists questioning their art:

We live in a “prove it” generation.

Prove your popularity, your talent, your uniqueness.

But please remember…

Likes don’t equate to real life support.

Followers don’t mean real friends.

Views don’t correspond with truly being seen.

There is always space for more content – Your content.

You have nothing to prove and nobody to outdo.

You’ll be surprised who resonates with your work, publicly and in private.

Don’t overthink it – Your work is enough.

Make It Make Sense

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“Make it make sense,” the world told her at a young age.

So, she tried her whole life to make sure it always made sense… for other people.

She meticulously tried to justify all of it: her choices, her path, her reasoning…

Uphold the image, even if it was at her expense.

But her intuition, gut feelings, and inner knowing can not be explained.

You either get it, or you don’t.

She realized her choices didn’t have to make sense to anyone else except herself.

Every move is still calculated, but with her heart and happiness as the priority.

And to me, that will always make sense.

Lifetimes

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I have died and been reborn a thousand times in this lifetime alone.

This version of me surely will not be the last, I’m hopeful of it.

My hands still have scars from forcibly holding onto parts of me, beliefs, and situations that I clearly outgrew.

I laugh now remembering how terrified I was of the unknown – only to find out that everything will always be in favor of my highest good.

A thousand lives, a thousand versions of me, a thousand new beginnings – how lucky.

We are always evolving, renewing, and finding different parts of ourselves that need refining.

I will never be ashamed to say that I am forever a work in progress.

No perfection. No forcing. No overstaying my welcome.

What a privilege it is to witness and grow with others through their many transformations.

Because with so many lives we live in this 1 lifetime, what a shame it would be to always remain the same…

In The Stars

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Post 10 of 10 of LoveYourzStory’s Jhené Aiko Series. Inspired by “Promises.”

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✨️

Blue skies. Plants. Birds. Butterflies.

The peaceful sound of waterfalls in the distance.

You’re surrounded by light and life.

Your wrinkle lines are visible as you start to smile.

I’m looking up at you, in awe that I have the privilege to meet with you in this dimension.

There are no words being shared, I start to wonder if you’re even aware that I’m here…

But I don’t care, I’m seeing you in your new element.

Time moves slowly here, there’s absolutely no rush.

Birds land on your shoulders, butterflies surround you, you’re intrigued by the plants.

I can watch you enjoy this present moment forever – And it seems like forever.

But then the sound rings…

How long has it been? … I know it’s time.

My stomach drops, my throat tightens up, my eyes swell with tears.

I hate goodbyes.

“Tatay, I have to go,” I tell you crying. “I won’t get to see you anymore.”

You brush it off and continue doing what you’re doing, all with a smile on your face.

I explain the severity of what’s happening – this is potentially goodbye forever.

We both have to go back, who knows if there will be another time – how can you be so calm?

“But look where I am, I’m so happy. It’s not goodbye, I’m everywhere.”

And I believe that whole heartedly, with every fiber of my being.

I take off the blind fold, I’m weeping.

How lucky was I to have seen a glimpse of your world.

I am reminded through constant signs, alignments, and blessings – you’re everywhere.

I understand now and truly believe it – there is no end.

Internal Sunshine

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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?

All In

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Post 8 of 10 of LoveYourzStory’s Jhené Aiko Series. Inspired by “While We’re Young.”

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✨️

“Wait and be patient,” I would tell myself.

Once upon a time, this was my manifest song.

This energy, or nothing at all.

Just when you think you’ve witnessed it all…

Don’t they say that’s how it always happens?

Yes – some hesitation, some fears initially.

But eventually, the green light goes off.

No rules, no second thoughts.

All gas, no breaks.

No forcing, no games.

Isn’t it crazy how it all just aligns?

No doubts, no holding back.

This is how it should be – all in.