Musings: 7/28/2015

purpose/ reason

the moment we start to look at all of the happenings in life from a purposeful perspective we are able to appreciate them more. everything/ everyone that we come into contact with serves a purpose, some bigger/ smaller than others… but none without giving us a (small/ big) nudge in the direction that we're supposed to be traveling. 

people often say, "I'm right where I'm supposed to be," and while it may not always be what we want to hear at the time, or possibly even believe as it rolls off our tongues, I believe it to read truer with every passing day. 

purpose/ reason is rarely revealed immediately. it's more of a 'hindsight is 20/20' concept where it isn't really clear until you look back on it… timespan varies. i've caught myself in certain situations recently where I'm sometimes able to recognize the beauty/ reasoning of why something has happened, or is happening a lot sooner than I may have noticed it before I tapped into this way of thinking. 

why did I meet this person?

what role did I play in this persons development/ progression, and vice versa?

what did a situation bring out of me/ contribute to pushing me a little closer to where I am now/ where I want to be?

there's always a reason. 

some people come into your life solely as a distraction, 

some people are walking lessons/ examples to one persons life, all while being something completely different to someone else. 

sometimes you experience a setback only to realize in the long run it put you in the best position ever to prepare for what was to come next, 

some people are put into your life to teach you loyalty by being the absolute worst example of it, sometimes we miss the lessons/ reasons and they are given to us over and over again until something finally clicks,

the list goes on, 

and I'm grateful for everything on it

...

it's all very interesting to watch unfold and it's caused me not to question as much in a 'woe is me' way, and more so in a 'where is this taking me' way. 

it's all a part of our journey and it truly is a magnificent one.

but I'm rambling, and drinking wine as I write this.

goodnight 

 

Inspire the Tribe.

Things We Forget: 8/6/2014

 a few things,

July



Untitled, Charcoal Print

A few posts back I mentioned that I wanted to devote more time to painting/ drawing, and I was given the opportunity to do just that when a musician friend asked me to come up with something that they could use as album art for one of their singles. That was completely my intention when I began, but it turned into something else. Charcoal is one of my favorite mediums to play around with. I love the idea of filling the paper with darkness and using an eraser to "draw" the light. Watching a piece come to life right before my eyes is the best part.  

Currentlies: 7/15/2014

anticipating: getting all dolled up for dinner tomorrow with my favorite girls, DC Loves Dilla and the end of summer/ beginning of fall not-too-hot-not-too-cold weather. 

obsessing over: the dopeness that will be my end of summer/ fall look book for We the TRIBE to be shot end of July/ early August in LA.

theme song: "We Dem Boyz" - Wiz Khalifa. yeah.

working on: unapologetically propelling myself forward and leaving anything that doesn't serve me behind
wanting: to dedicate more time to creating/ painting/ sketches

excited for: everything! every day we open and close so many doors that could lead us on completely different journeys without even realizing. every day is a chance.

thinking about: untapped potential and how I don't want to be 'that' person who doesn't live up to it.

loving: any and everyone who frequents my blog! :)

thankful for: a big heart, open mind and all of the great people behind me that make this ride worthwhile. oh, and the new opportunity that showed up in my inbox this morning. major.

listening to:

"Mister Chameleon" x KING, on repeat.

drinking: raspberry wine ...by the gallon. (kidding..)

wishing: to have those stay-up-all-night-and-not-mind-being-tired-in-the-morning-because-it's-totally-worth-it-phone-conversations again.



Musings: 7/9/2014

I've never felt more free

my only responsibility is to surrender to my needs

and to continue to work on making myself a better person

I don't have to answer to anyone

I don't have to tip toe around feelings or

follow anyone else's blueprint for my life

I don't have to live up to anyone's expectations

or in anyone's shadow

 

I feel good

I deserve this.


( SIDE NOTE: "It's rigged  — everything in your favor." - Rumi, poet ...perhaps we should live as such. )

Some things I (Re)learned x July 2013

some things I (re)learned

July