Category: Life
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Blind (The Giant sees Nothing)
I watched Kanye West’s three-part documentary when it first came out in 2022. One interview stood out to me. Dr. Donda West said to him, “Everyone else sees the giant, but when he looks in the mirror, the giant sees nothing. That stuck out to me like black ink on a clean sheet of paper.…
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Life of the Party
Caller: “What’s up, man? How are you?” Me: “I’m cool. What’s up?” Caller: “Did you hear anything about Brad passing away?” A wave of numbness crossed my tongue as I held a shallow breath. Me: “Naw, man….I haven’t heard that,” sounding perplexed. Caller: “Someone’s calling. I gotta take this call. I’ll…I’ll call you back. Bye.”…
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Dear time: Where do you have to be?
Why is time moving so fast? Where did the time go? Herbie explores this idea and a few thoughts surrounding the passing of time.
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think it over
If you’ve been with me this long, you’ve undoubtedly noticed something: I tend to overthink. I’ve tried to NOT do it, which hasn’t worked. I really gave it my best try. Denial is the first step, they say but I’m not buying it. I tried denying that I was an overthinker. That only lasted a…
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The Life of the Party
I never thought I would have much in common between me and Jeff Goldlum, but here we are. From one party goer to the life of the party…cheers.
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Literally.
The author expresses disdain for a word that has infiltrated modern language, reflecting on how their literal-mindedness has shaped their life. This trait has led to clarity in communication, protection in relationships, and honesty in intentions. The realization of these attributes brings a newfound acceptance of their character.
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Painting in Gray
The author shares their deep love for Christmas but struggles with feelings of sadness during the season. They reflect on the impact of weather on their mood, the weight of grief around them, and emphasize the importance of acknowledging emotions without the need to fix them.
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Thank me…quietly.
(Written on 1 November 2018) Anyone that knows me knows that I enjoy helping people. Even more, I enjoy helping people from behind the curtain, so to speak. I am not a person who desires to be front & center. I specifically prefer the background. The conundrum is that no one sees me. We all…
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Feels So Good?
Why does pain hurt so bad? I mean, I could learn to love lessons if they didn’t come with pain attached. We’ve all heard the age-old adage, “No pain. No gain.” But sometimes, I’d like to have gains devoid of pain. In the same vein, I treated pain as a virtue. I figure if I…
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Adjusting My View
Sunday morning, I was feeling a bit out of it. Stacy and I had had an “intense fellowship” moment, and I just couldn’t seem to focus on anything. I asked on the way to Sunday school, I made it a point to listen out for God’s voice, as I needed something to break my lack…
