Standing between who we are, and who we want to be, is that which we find easiest to be.
OBEHI VESSEL A.Everyone claims they want the truth. Just not in all her bright entirety. We’d rather she visit in dim shades of light, that won’t hurt our eyes.
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I used to believe that living is doing, moving, getting. But, there is life in staying still. A bird is a bird even when she isn’t flying.
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This year has been heavy. Not meant to be carried alone.
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You can worry, or you can be wise. You cannot be both, at the same time.
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Doing good and being good; are two different things. The first is a shirt we put on, take off. The latter is our skin.
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Everyone claims they want the truth. Just not in all her bright entirety. We’d rather she visit in dim shades of light, that won’t hurt our eyes.
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No, I’m not one to go in pursuit of happiness. It is common knowledge, is it not? That what is chased after will run.
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Some days are heavy. Not meant to be carried alone.
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A fair – weathered friend; I am not. I bring my own sunshine.
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I have seen humans call for “change” only to bid her go home, and return on a more convenient date.
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Every person I failed to forgive, I became.
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How abstract we humans sound, when we say these are dark times. As though it isn’t in our hands that paint our times.
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Spiritual or religious. Which will you be? Society, asks of me. Inscribe my name on the list. I said, of which has more compassion in it.
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To know more, I must first admit that I know nothing. Only on a blank page, can words be written.
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Toxicity isn’t always a harsh tone or a bruise. Often it’s a “this is who I am.” Often it’s a “I’ll change” Void of when.
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‘Why are we here?’ I inquired of my body, spirit, and soul. ‘Here to do whatever feels good.’ Said the first. ‘Here to do what feels good.’ Said the second. ‘Here to choose.’ Said the third. ‘Between both.’
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