Strength. Often associated with physicality.
As human beings, are we not more than our physical bodies?
Do we not have moments of pure emotion that engulf our minds from time to time in this life?
Strength. Often associated with physicality, not limited to it.
Mental chatter- it can get LOUD.
So loud that the body at times fights submission to the mind.
Stopping, preventing, or slowing down the process of what we known serves our greater good.
So, if you ask me what makes me strong? I’ll tell you.
That I show up.
I show up on the days I feel 100%
I show up on the days I don’t feel I have anything to give.
I honor my body always, but I never allow my mental chatter to have the final word.
I allow myself to feel the full spectrum of emotions that comes with being a human being.
There is strength in this.
By doing so, not only am I providing reinforcement to myself, but, in doing so
I am paving the path for others to show up for themselves as well.
And that my friends, is often times the strongest thing I can do- show up and being present.
Show up for you, and for those who can benefit from your light. We are all stars.
Show up on the good days,
Show up on the bad days, and the many in between.
Even when my mind attempts to sway me otherwise…I show up.
Bianca, I love your message. This part is my favorite, I “I show up on the days I feel 100%
I show up on the days I don’t feel I have anything to give.
I honor my body always, but I never allow my mental chatter to have the final word.” I think most os success and even happiness is simply showing up for life. Showing up for moments. Showing up f…read more
Lauren! Your response made my day. Thank you for your kind words! I appreciate you. Thank you for also being a bright light by creating such a unique and fun platform/community. I have always wanted to share my words but never felt other social platforms have been able to so specifically connect me to the individuals that I know will resonate with…read more
Bianca, I love how reliable you are. It is such a great strength to have. My favorite line is “Show up on the good days, Show up on the bad days, and the many in between.” Not many people show up on their bad days but you never know if a person can brighten their light from a dim situation.
Kayjah! What a beautiful name! My heart and spirit is so full knowing that my words resonate with you. It is indeed simple, but not easy, to show up on our bad days. But one thing is for certain that has at least been my personal truth- I have never regretted waking up, and showing up. Even on the days I felt I had nothing within me emotionally…read more
You are so inspiring. I relate my life to being a mom often because as a mother you have to show up for your children even when you’re sick. You’re so strong thank you for sharing.
Tyrone — This is very touching and very well written. Never tolerate anyone who doesn’t see your beauty and your kindness. Thank you so much for sharing such a heartfelt poem. And thank you for being a part of our Unsealed family. <3 Lauren
Tyrone, don’t let anyone take your shine. Always keeping shining your light on others even if they try to dim your light. Keep being kind and never let anyone affect you to the where you aren’t shining your light anymore.
Don’t ever let someone knock you down. I feel like when you love someone who’s not meant for you we often get lost in the thought of what it could be. Thank you so much for sharing your story.
It seems I forgot how to let the
prospect of beauty
in its purest,
rawest
form
fall graciously into
my subconscious mind…
Yes, the place where light liquidates,
Where neurons shoot and transmute
To fill dark holes and dusty spaces
I figured I have no one else to blame
but myself
for when it gets too dark.
It is I who got myself into the habit
of naming my shadows
turned familiars keen on
purring gentle lullabies,
soothing my body into the night.
And I’ll admit
I was Tempted to replicate these
grayish hours
So I lay there that morning after,
alone, just like I’ve always been.
Alone with delusions named
tangible fantasies,
what I’ve conjured for myself
in the light of beautiful but misplaced passion.
But in your absence,
I delegate my time a bit more wisely
and decided to use it for
something different entirely.
Given my quarrels with things
beyond my control,
I’m inclined to relinquish myself
from this pretense of sadness
So yes, I’m here for some unraveling!
And yes, I’ll wrap myself in love-stricken
cosmological acceptance
Struck like Gold once more!
I’ll my skin tough
and viable
Out of necessity,
And I alone will protect myself from
the cold that
solitude
begs,
And though it may be quieter now,
I won’t acknowledge
the paranormal activity
Of my prefrontal cortex-ting
Me messages
From Sad ghosts
Keen on drawing on you
in with their version of
loneliness.
No, I won’t give in
Instead, I’ll open the curtains,
let the light back in.
I’ll count the days till Equinox returns
And I’m blessed again with summer’s infinite rays
And
All that’s left is to wonder is
“Who I can blame when
the darkness finally returns?”
Sayge, I love love love this part “No, I won’t give in
Instead, I’ll open the curtains,
let the light back in.” Don’t give up! That is strength – To never give up , to never give in, and to ALWAYS LET THE LIGHT IN! Thank you for sharing. This is wonderful <3 Lauren
Sayge, your poems are just so amazing. Such a brilliant mind. Keep on fighting that darkness every time it tries to return. You’re strong and resilient it’s just a test of how strong and resilient you are. Never give up! Keep fighting.
The darkness tries to hinder our light but it’s clear to me that you are much stronger than that darkness. I’m proud you decided to open the curtain so the light will defeat the darkness. Thank you for sharing.
Not him, not her.” Beauty comes from the heart. And you are right, each of us is unique and special and beautiful just the way they are. Thank you for sharing a poem that encourages acceptance and self-love. And thank you for being a part of our community. <3 Lauren
I do as well. I truly feel that this is the way everyone should feel about themselves. You were born to be only you, and no matter changes you make to improve yourself, you will always be that same person you were born to be.
Karen, your letter is amazing. I loved when you said, “You make your own beauty!” Many people think that what makes you attractive is your looks. But some people can be attractive but have an unattractive personalities. Attractiveness in my opinion comes from the inside. It doesn’t matter how you look on the out but it matters how you look within.
Amen, you said, it matters how you look and feel within! Love it. If only most can truly believe this and stop looking for outside influences. Be your own cheering section.
This poem speaks of individuality. You were in fact meant to be YOU. No one else. I feel like in today’s society it’s hard to acknowledge this because we compare ourselves so often. Thank you for sharing.
I know you may feel weak at times, but in those moments I want you to remember what makes you strong. It’s your ability to create beauty out of pain. To find wisdom in the aches. And fill the empty spaces of my broken heart with love. What makes you strong is the way you allow yourself to fall apart and break. What makes you strong is the way you put those broken pieces back together like a heart shaped mosaic. This is also what makes you beautiful. Your ability to see the beauty in everything, and share that beauty with those open to receiving.
Like when your home was falling apart and toxicity filled the walls. You made sure that your little sister was still happy. You did what you could to show her the beauties of this life regardless of what was going on around you, which required you yourself to see the beauty in the little things and share that with her. You protected and guarded her with love. Or like the time you were struggling financially yet you still found ways to enjoy life and help her do the same with what we had, and when we lost our home though it was tough, you didn’t give up on life. You still knew that there’s more out there, you still found gratitude for the little things, though you didn’t have much you focused on what you did have and found beauty in the little moments. Like the walks in the park, or our late night bike rides, finding beauty in the warmth of the sun and the twinkles of the stars, finding gratitude for the freedom you felt each time you got on that bike and had the opportunity to go wherever you desired. You remained grateful for each breath you took, each meal you ate and each person that helped you in any way. You see, your grateful, kind, loving heart & vulnerability is a strength not a weakness. It’s much more daunting to take off the masks, put down the walls, and let your heart love freely.
Vulnerability is your strength because it gives people something they could potentially use against you. It gives people the opportunity judge and ridicule you for your true feelings and beliefs.
It’s also allows you the opportunity to connect with others heart to heart. To honor yourself by honoring your truth.
You also, aren’t afraid to look deep. To acknowledge a feeling as it arises and follow it down to its root, even if it’s one that’s painful, you still do your best to sit with that pain and learn its story. The way you dive deep into the dark seas of the unknown is courageous. Not knowing what lies beneath the surface you take that risk of getting hurt by what you come across when you dive in past the uncertainty. That requires a bravery not everyone has. Though at times you may fall subject to the distractions and forms of suppression towards unpleasant experiences and feelings. You always come around and take a deeper look at them when you regain your consciousness. You are strong because you do your best to honor your feelings. You are strong because you wear your heart on your sleeve. You have the heart to get through anything and find the deeper meaning to it all. You have an undeniable strength, so whenever you feel weak, defeated or depleted, remember this. Feel into your heart, soft and loving yet strong and powerful. You are stronger than you give yourself credit for. So read this as many times as you need, until it’s ingrained in your brain that you are as strong, willful and powerful as can be.
Acelin, I love this statement: “Vulnerability is your strength. ” It’s so true. Being vulnerable requires so much bravery. The scariest thing in the world is to live with a fully open heart. With that said, there is so much in this piece that reflect a tremendous amount of strength. I am sorry for the struggles you and your sister endured, but the…read more
Acelin, I love when you said “What makes you strong is the way you allow yourself to fall apart and break.” Then I loved how you added that you can put those pieces back together. A lot of people tend to break but stay broken but you patch up the pieces like solving a puzzle. Your vulnerability is a strength because you allow yourself to grow from it.
You put a new perspective on strength. Strength is healing and allowing yourself to feel all the feelings to be authentically you. Thank you so much for sharing what makes you strong.
Bianca, I love your message. This part is my favorite, I “I show up on the days I feel 100%
I show up on the days I don’t feel I have anything to give.
I honor my body always, but I never allow my mental chatter to have the final word.” I think most os success and even happiness is simply showing up for life. Showing up for moments. Showing up f…read more
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Lauren! Your response made my day. Thank you for your kind words! I appreciate you. Thank you for also being a bright light by creating such a unique and fun platform/community. I have always wanted to share my words but never felt other social platforms have been able to so specifically connect me to the individuals that I know will resonate with…read more
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Bianca, I love how reliable you are. It is such a great strength to have. My favorite line is “Show up on the good days, Show up on the bad days, and the many in between.” Not many people show up on their bad days but you never know if a person can brighten their light from a dim situation.
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Kayjah! What a beautiful name! My heart and spirit is so full knowing that my words resonate with you. It is indeed simple, but not easy, to show up on our bad days. But one thing is for certain that has at least been my personal truth- I have never regretted waking up, and showing up. Even on the days I felt I had nothing within me emotionally…read more
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You are so inspiring. I relate my life to being a mom often because as a mother you have to show up for your children even when you’re sick. You’re so strong thank you for sharing.
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