Mo Peace

Joined November 2021

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Hello , I am Monique Smith.

You can call me Mo ,

I am new published author of “Just What I Needed “

My purpose is to impact lives and bring hope to others .I am a recording artist , poet , author and I do behavior therapy for pediatrics .

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Love
We locked eyes and something shifted . The sun brighter than ever with a faint breeze. Long conversations about past life experiences and current reality. Everything felt right and the connection wasn’t just built on compatibles , it was built from the time invested . The attraction was intense. We sat in dark cars for hours with many words or just listening to the sound of music . Our connection evolved day after day . What do you do when you feel this amazing feeling? This was the moment when you asked yourself the tough questions .I’m I ready for this ? Do I have what it takes to trust my heart and take care of someone else’s . Life showed up and sitting with a tall glass of wine with a beautiful meal . Love made a decision . Hands sweaty with a racing heart and words of saying ok let’s do it . That moment was priceless , unplanned and scary.Many emotions flowing ,yet love was winning so we took a chance . This felt different and we dived in deep. Magical moments took over and hearts were pure and beautiful. Love wasn’t the driving force of the decision it was a choice. Just moments into this journey life discovery showed up . You seen the differences , The individuality, and the past that always seen to show up no matter what. We all have a journey we’ve came from and clearly somethings were heavier than others . Love showed up at the most strangest time . It wasn’t when things were perfect . Love showed up in the darkest days when fear and trust was on the line and uncertainty was speaking loud . You can’t say you love someone when it’s light outside only . The decision that was made in the beginning came with commitment a lot of talks and understanding. The talks became a lot more uncomfortable than normal because this was the part of the journey where you’re learning and studying your partner . Even though you recognize the amazing things you couldn’t deny the ugly parts.The choice of love became real with laughter , tears frustration, understanding, misunderstanding, fear and faith . A combination of things that most people don’t admit . Love and I locked eyes again this time it felt different than our original encounter. We had an awareness about one another . The choice was ours . Asking the hard questions again on repeat . Can we do this? This is bigger than love, it was more a made up mind to grow in this journey. Our beautiful days were cherished in quick conversations recaps . Our hard days were even beautiful it was lessons ,vulnerability and empathy . Boundaries being set as we allowed our choice of love to guide .We definitely honor the fact that love picked us to do life together. God is definitely involved. This right now moment of choice has helped us both grow and see life differently . Becoming a better person within and even self discovering the importance of self love . This love is changing the narrative of just butterflies and warm feelings . Yet love is in the real moments when you don’t have a solution and may not understand how the future will look . All you know is now in this present moment love is the greatest choice made. The greatest moment to stand boldly with a level of compassion and grace . Love may not always win every battle ,yet love always wins at the end only if it’s your choice .
By Mo Peace 4 years ago in Humans
Balance
The evening was beautiful and the streets were hot . Standing on the left side of the sidewalk . Loud sounds of cars passing by me at a long red light . I stood amazed about everything surrounding me . I felt like the entire world was on pause for me . This moment became a real highlight of what being still truly means . Did I really understand the balance between stillness and busyness. The good news, I needed both to maintain this thing we call life . Truth is stillness draws you into yourself. Being still can be uncomfortable for some and amazing to others . Stillness pulls your thoughts in. Reflecting on important things you should accomplish or things you need to just sit and process. My night life didn’t exist in nightclubs not often ,so I needed to be creative in enjoying outdoors . You can find stillness even people watching . I’ve always admire the idea to predict what someone name could be and what is happening with them in that moment. Some would call it being nosey , but not in my eyes . Prior to my stillness ,I had the need to always feel like I needed to connect with people . Having the most in depth conversations with a stranger always felt safe to me . What I didn’t realize, I was taken on burdens that had nothing to do with me . I wasn’t setting boundaries for myself . I was trying to fix people and inspire others. There’s nothing wrong with this gesture. The only thing I didn’t ask myself. Where’s the balance in all of this ? Somewhere, in these moments control played a huge factor .The lack of control of my own life . Things were in a spiral yet , it felt better bringing healing to someone else especially a stranger . You can have a intriguing conversation with someone without judgement . I often thought could they really see me ?My truth was bigger than the idea of talking with strangers . I became a stranger within myself . I didn’t discover this until I became completely still with myself . This wasn’t a over night turn around experience. It took many days to process this self acceptance. Being stilll looked different inwardly . I had moments when judgement wasn’t necessary. All I needed was to embrace this space of truth . It felt liberating, when I learn the balance of stillness and boundaries. Now , I can still have conversations with strangers but , I have a different approach. I had to unlearn that fixing someone else wasn’t my responsibility. I could share my opinion if I needed . The idea of feeling self obligated had to stop . I noticed a shift as I continue to walk along the bright streets that night . Everything looks lighter when your in your stillness moment. Time isn’t a factor and you’re in no rush to be any where . You just allow yourself to just be . No expectations during this time . As the night becomes young . You awake the next day with a burst of energy. Being still brings a level of balance . Your thoughts are much clear and your emotions are in its perfect alignment. Now I’m living daily to experience balance and awareness. You can only have balance with a made up mind . When off balance you have permission to realign yourself and start over . The most beautiful thing you can offer yourself is to look inwardly without blaming anyone else. That’s true balance of life .
By Mo Peace 4 years ago in Poets
Behind the shades
We often have questions that pop into our minds . Self reflecting questions, that shifts our perspective about ourselves. As I rock my high fashion sun glasses , with a stance of confidence. I remember moments behind my shades and confidence wasn’t always apart of my journey. The perception of having life together was my illusion and I often have questions that pop into our minds . Self reflecting questions, that shifts our perspective about ourselves. As I rock my high fashion sun glasses , with a stance of confidence. I remember moments behind my shades and confidence wasn’t always apart of my journey. The perception of having life together was my illusion and I projected that energy out . Don’t get me wrong I am something amazing. Your truth brings out another level of self awareness. Being aware of everything that comes with you brings healing . Some people hide their true self , as others use it’s as a enhancement. I must admit ,I’ve been on both sides. Our focus should always be on self discovery . Who are you when no one is looking ? Your character, how you treat others ,and how you set self boundaries. Behind the shades ,deep within you have a beautiful purpose for your life. Your value is more than just looking good yet feeling good as well . I just wanted to shine light on on the beauty of self awareness and knowing your enough behind the shades. Self awareness is being aware of you . Your real authentic self . I recall many of times being self aware on the outside yet lacking in the inside of myself . I dressed well and smelled beautiful. Hiding behind my shades became a way of life . I wasn’t aware that my own trauma keep me in hiding . I needed to believe in all of me . I was only focus on the things people could see . Something shifted for me when I decided to fight for myself . I had so many amazing things inside of me yet I had to do some deep inside work to become aware . It’s was like a light bulb went off . Once I was able to address my truth my entire life change . I just happen to be in my own way . To be honest ,I still have moments . I know you’re thinking once you do the inside work things just change . Yes things change , but it’s not a arrival to this journey. I realize I had to be honest with myself and take full responsibility of my own behaviors. A lot of my pain I definitely didn’t ask for . What I didn’t know , I had control how I responded to life . Behind my shades was a woman that began to love all of me . Forgive myself and others .Most importantly I had to face myself . That’s when self awareness shows up. My confidence level was enhanced even more when I decided to get a therapist. Talk about liberating. That was the best thing I could do for myself. Appplying daily tools to navigate through my journey. It’s not been a easy journey , yet it’s been worth it . The process has no time . Making small steps to be great daily is the goal . I encouraged anyone that’s in doubt about self . Please dig deep give yourself permission to be healthy in your mental health.
By Mo Peace 4 years ago in Motivation

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