Holiday Celebrations

Several occurrences over the last two years brought about some interesting challenges that left my heart almost unrecognizable to me. Unlike the immediate notice one takes of major changes on their face or body when passing a mirror, the changes to one's heart are not visible at a glance. If you’re not careful, these hidden wounds can alter it to the point of being beyond recognition. I found myself so fed up with people that I didn’t even want to consider getting involved whenever the word “help” was mentioned. Why? Because after [...]

There’s a line I’ve hummed a hundred times, barely aware of the power in the words: “Everybody dies, but not everybody lives.” It’s from a song by Nicki Minaj, and while I’ve sung it absentmindedly, I recently caught myself truly reflecting on what I was saying. Those words hold a depth we sometimes overlook in the rush of daily life. If everyone dies, but not everyone lives, then what does it mean to truly live? Are we simply existing, or are we actively embracing life, creating memories and moments that matter? In the song, [...]