TEDx Talks have become one of my favorite internet tools for inspiration, motivation, and learning. I encourage you to find one that speaks to you. Caroline McHugh did a talk about the art of finding yourself. The statement below stuck with me. When you look in a real mirror, you look for reassurance that... Continue Reading →
So one day we wake up, moving about our day then here itĀ is -the "what the hellĀ happen?".
If I wrote from my heart... Your body would shiver with pain. If I wrote from my heart... Your mind would speculate with confusion. If I wrote from my heart... Your lungs would struggle to find its next breath. If I wrote from my heart... Your veins would strain to feel the blood that flows... Continue Reading →
my body is so weak, fragile and broken that I did not have the strength to go through the door
Early morning walks at the Historical Martin Luther King Center is an experience that most do not have the privilege. Ā This day is cool, slightly breezy with an overcast. It's beautiful out here. I can feel the cool air caressing my skin making me feel alive. I am taking deep breaths, clearing my mind, and... Continue Reading →
My heart racing Thumping Vibrating my eardrum Will I make it through?Ā SweatingĀ RememberingĀ Why? WhatĀ happened? What caused it? Should I inhale? Leave?! Deep breathes Calming thoughts Outweighed Breathing slowsĀ Thoughts increase Fight, fight, fight FightĀ thoughts. Fight him. Fight it.Ā Lying down but body still erect Emotions skip To another body until itās overĀ -TanyaG... Continue Reading →
Just as I was about to settle into my new freedom another thorn stabbed me deeply. I awoke abruptly from my spell.
As I walked each day to clear my head and shed the tears of regret, I begin to devise a way to say "I messed up. I am sorry. I am lost to my next step."
My plan, not my purpose had me embarrassed and angry at the position I had placed myself in.
Creative-Writing, Photography & Blogging -TanyaG 