healing
How to heal fully and properly.
My strength
Originally from the Nature Isle of the Caribbean Dominica, I am Kairan Dubose. Second daughter of my mom out of four (three females, one male) and first and only daughter of my father of four. My siblings on my mom side and I was raised by my grandmother and aunts. My mom left Dominica where things was hard at the time to go to Tortola (British Virgin Islands) and work to take better care of us. At the age of 5 which was in 1989 I was hit by a motorcycle and was pronounced dead. Before I got to the hospital and shortly after with no CPR I was breathing again (Thanks be to God). I managed to finish my education and live a normal life.
By sweetkia5 years ago in Motivation
A cozy nomadic dream.
A dream is where I begin, a safe place, a cozy place, a place where the flowers are wild and the moon is fierce. My home is in my mind, my existence is just an existence, the dream of living the life I long for is what I hold closest to my heart. No atom, space nor time can compare. It’s the idea of a better life, the idea of any kind of life that reminds me of a little place I once knew, that will always be my cozy place.
By Lena Parry5 years ago in Motivation
Not Me...
"Ouch!" My voice sounds like someone else's as it echoes in my brain. "You're hurting me!" I'm screaming in anguish as the man I thought loved me is yanking me out of the bathroom by my previously broken arm. The pain has increased so much now that tears are falling from my eyes. He drags me across the carpet. He didn't even let me pull my pants up. Here I am, crying on the floor trying to hurriedly up my pajama bottoms and panties because when he grabbed me, I was sitting on the toilet. All this is happening in front of my children. I watch them watching me in horror. I see the fear, anger and confusion on my oldest daughters face. I can almost hear her thoughts, "leave my mother alone before I beat your ass in here!" The youngest is only two so she just cries. She walks over to me and says, "mommy, how did you fall?" She then turns to him and thanks him for "catching" me. Bless her innocent little heart! She has no idea that she has just witnessed the domestic violence that I have been hiding for weeks. How did I get here? What happened to me?
By Latoya Giles 5 years ago in Motivation
Light Love
The light in me, sees the light in you. She shimmers with joy, at the beauty reflected back. Diving deep into self love requires one to face the shadows that lurk in the dark. My personal self love journey has taken me from extreme confidence highs to bottom of the pits lows. I am still learning to love the parts of me for which there is no applause, hidden deep within the crevices of my soul. The parts society deems unworthy. To tell the truth, it can be quite a frightening thing to truly be aware of how vulnerable one is sometimes. Truly appreciating and living in harmony with the light requires a lifelong companionship with the shadow. Making your demons your friends, and alchemizing energy is by no means an easy feat. Mastering a consistent practice of self love and gratitude has not been easy. Not only am I battling a hostile environment at times when society is less than supportive of women's health and women in general, but my own mind and trauma's that still linger. They cling on tight, unwilling to let go. They say I'm unworthy of being on this earth and having what I deserve, amidst a sea of other unkind things. Before the day even begins, I'm already fighting two battles. I'm a huge believer that everyone I've ever met is fighting their own version of their own battles, and I know I would want kindness shown to me in the pauses between battles. The key to light work is surrendering the battle to love, and taking fear out of the drivers seat. Realizing that amidst the chaos, there is always a well of untouchable peace and calmness in unity consciousness. You are not alone. There are friends, family, strangers even, willing to help you even when things seem absolutely hopeless. There are always opportunities to grow, advance, create, and love. Focus and let attention go to the areas of solution and problem solving in your mind. In the present moment, trust that there will always be exactly what you need when you need it. Give gratitude, love, and kindness in your being everyday, making that a top priority. Sitting in the sun, soaking up the rays, reminding your body what light and heat feels like, often goes under-appreciated nowadays. Walking barefoot on the earth and connecting to the ground is something that is vital to the connection within ourselves. Taking care of ones mental, physical, spiritual, and emotional health all aid the bright light within us, and listening to high vibrational music is a great way to get back in balance with the light and love part of you. Take time to dance with your light, play music that your soul wants to hear. Enjoy the thrill and excitement that runs through you, the divine being that you are, as the notes wash over your body like wave after wave at sea. You deserve to bathe in your own light, in your own divinity. Revel in it, and relish it, for you know your limitless value. Give yourself a hug, and tell the small inner child in you that you understand they are afraid, since they were once in the position of not having their needs met, and it was terrifying. Let them know that it's ok now, you are going to take care of you now. No one knows our needs better than us, and you don't have to be afraid anymore. Give love to the child, and support the adult in you. Both need compassion and empathy.Let's giggle together, my light will say, and just dance and sing and be. Let us soak in a pool of empathy, and bask in the glory of healing laughter. The light in me wants to lead yours by the hand, down the path of curiosity and fun. Tell me, pretty light of yours, won't you shine right alongside mine, and encourage the light within everyone?
By Adriana Castaldi5 years ago in Motivation
Relationships
Ok! I just wanted to put my opinion out there about relationships, I realized that I have never had a successful relationships to the point that I really feel that I am not relationship material, I have never been loved all I know is pain and hurt. In fact the only play I seem to attract is married men that just want to have something on the side and I truly don't want a married man because he has already showed me his true colors.
By Tarshia Jackson 5 years ago in Motivation
10 Life-Changing Perspectives
I live my life believing in one golden rule: Your life is YOUR responsibility. Blame it on childhood trauma, or the hyper-reflective nature of debilitating social anxiety, but I have come to acknowledge this universal truth: Most misgivings in life are due to personal choices, or lack thereof. In this case, choices pertaining to our actions, the information we internalize, the perspectives we maintain, and virtually anything else we do to navigate through life.
By Desiree Kepper5 years ago in Motivation
Is it Loneliness or Something More?
When time reaches a darker state I am already asleep. Dreaming of waking up to a better place. No, not the after life but a better place in the community in which i reside in. A place that is sweet. A place where the people don't hate them self and their fellow peoples. A safe place that can be created by you and me. This entire time I have been fighting loneliness. Maybe even something more than that.
By Keanna Barry 5 years ago in Motivation
How Rock Bottom Saved Me
Growing up in a family where depression consumed a part of my everyday life, I always thought of myself as one of the lucky ones who got dealt just the right hand. A hand where I avoided inheriting such an awful and silent sickness. I was a happy-go-lucky gal living in an above average world going through the motions and keeping my head high above the water. My childhood was filled with laughter and love, and I often found myself being a sense of comfort for others. I was a light that helped guide those I adored through their hardest days; I was a consoling and uplifting voice who cheered them on from the sidelines during their darkest nights.
By Katy Pfefferkorn5 years ago in Motivation
I Will Turn These Tears Into Weapons
Countless research and countless hours of reading. I have tried to understand and let myself feel these emotions. It hurt so much while I was in the middle of our battle, but leaving has only brought me a brief pause of relief. Nothing and nobody could have prepared me for the downright turmoil my heart and brain would go through trying to fight one another. One of them wants to go back, but the other knows it is but a pointless journey that leads nowhere new.
By Surviving3minis 5 years ago in Motivation
Beauty beyond the Ashes
I woke up the day before my holidays ready. Ready to rest, connect and take time to reflect on what we all know was a bit of a whirlwind of a year. Everything was looking good. The workload was deligated and all the information was passed on. I found myself reflecting, "You are in a good place, well done." I knew I still had a doctors appointment to go to at lunch. I had been getting some weird discomfort and pain whenever I sneezed. Yes, sneezed! The pain was so sharp and consistent, that whilst I don't normally go to the doctor, I knew it was time.
By Mary-Ann Flegg5 years ago in Motivation
